Mary - Our TD was Mitch Bloem. He's a native South African. He's fairly young, only been a Tauck TD for a couple of years. Prior to that he was a Ranger/Game Driver at Sabi Sabi for I believe 7 years. He was very personable and did a very good job.
Here's a picture of him, with my niece, from on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
JAKBLK - To further whet your appetite, here's a highlights version of some of the animals that you'll see on this tour (photos taken during our recently completed - April tour):
Smiling Sam - thx for sharing. great pix ! we are on the 9/11/26 Elegant Adventure. Arriving 3 days early. Any thoughts on casual restaurants near Cape Grace hotel anyone ? Considering the hop on hop off buses for overview of area.
We took the Hop-on Hop-off Buses (Viator/Trip Advisor) all 3 routes leave at the same starting point near the Cape Grace Hotel. The tours were narrated and gave us a lovely perspective of Cape Town. Highly recommending the "Codfather"
fresh seafood restaurant which you can ask the bus driver to let you off. Casual, and serves lunch and dinner - excellent!
Thx MMM. others have mentioned Codfathers, so it's a go. The Hop on - off also offers harbor cruise and sunset bus ride. Do you do these two as well ? Did you wait until arrival in Capetown to book Hop on -off bus ? Thx again.
Crazy bit of info, we are leaving July 8 on "small" tour. Spoke to Tauck representative and was told we are only 8 confirmed ! Virtually a private tour....thanks for all the feedback. I will definitely look into hop on/off bus and the Codfather
We didn't add extra excursions on the Cape Town HopOn/Off Bus Tour voucher. We purchased online through Trip Advisor prior to our Cape Town arrival for $25 pp / unlimited touring - which allows a full refund for 24-hour cancellation prior to the tour. They have 3 different bus routes leaving close to the Cape Grace Hotel. It was a full day of exploration and pre-trip fun!
Viator.com also has the exact same booking information and terms.
Codfather's Seafood Restaurant is a must for lunch or dinner.
MMM. For about $53 US total for two - my wife and I can get 2 day hop on/off passes, which includes a harbor tour and sunset on the bus. Perfect for us, arriving 3 days early.
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Which tour? several go to South Africa.
July 8 Elegant Adventure. Can't wait !
You'll love it!
Just finished this tour. Here is a copy of our itinerary to whet your appetite.
Sam, who was your TD? We had Deanne Inman, she majored in Anthropology. She was beyond excellent!
Mary - Our TD was Mitch Bloem. He's a native South African. He's fairly young, only been a Tauck TD for a couple of years. Prior to that he was a Ranger/Game Driver at Sabi Sabi for I believe 7 years. He was very personable and did a very good job.
Here's a picture of him, with my niece, from on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town.
I had Mitch on my Elegant Adventure last October. Very personable and efficient!
Thanks, Sam. This is one fabulous Tauck tour we'll always remember!
JAKBLK - To further whet your appetite, here's a highlights version of some of the animals that you'll see on this tour (photos taken during our recently completed - April tour):
Fantastic Sam, thank you for sharing
Fabulous, Sam! You definitely saw the Big 5 and then some! Thanks for the beautiful photos!
Great pictures Sam.
Thank you Sam for the great photos and itinerary! We're booked for next year - first time in S, Africa! Really excited!
Smiling Sam - thx for sharing. great pix ! we are on the 9/11/26 Elegant Adventure. Arriving 3 days early. Any thoughts on casual restaurants near Cape Grace hotel anyone ? Considering the hop on hop off buses for overview of area.
We took the Hop-on Hop-off Buses (Viator/Trip Advisor) all 3 routes leave at the same starting point near the Cape Grace Hotel. The tours were narrated and gave us a lovely perspective of Cape Town. Highly recommending the "Codfather"
fresh seafood restaurant which you can ask the bus driver to let you off. Casual, and serves lunch and dinner - excellent!
One of my top 5 trips ever! Have fun!
Thx MMM. others have mentioned Codfathers, so it's a go. The Hop on - off also offers harbor cruise and sunset bus ride. Do you do these two as well ? Did you wait until arrival in Capetown to book Hop on -off bus ? Thx again.
Crazy bit of info, we are leaving July 8 on "small" tour. Spoke to Tauck representative and was told we are only 8 confirmed ! Virtually a private tour....thanks for all the feedback. I will definitely look into hop on/off bus and the Codfather
Cuzin GJ & JAKBLK:
We didn't add extra excursions on the Cape Town HopOn/Off Bus Tour voucher. We purchased online through Trip Advisor prior to our Cape Town arrival for $25 pp / unlimited touring - which allows a full refund for 24-hour cancellation prior to the tour. They have 3 different bus routes leaving close to the Cape Grace Hotel. It was a full day of exploration and pre-trip fun!
Viator.com also has the exact same booking information and terms.
Codfather's Seafood Restaurant is a must for lunch or dinner.
Enjoy!
MMM. For about $53 US total for two - my wife and I can get 2 day hop on/off passes, which includes a harbor tour and sunset on the bus. Perfect for us, arriving 3 days early.