Zakkie owns Africa Alive, which provides transfers and tours in and around Cape Town.
Their safe guides, comfortable vehicles, reliable transit and friendly service simply get you where you need to be – hassle-free. That’s the Africa Alive difference.
Zakkie’s knowledge and good interpersonal skills have also made him a well-sought after tour guide. His background of being born and bred in Cape Town’s famous Bo-Kaap, adds immense value to his professional delivery in Western Cape tours.
Tours you’ll love:
Since Zakkie understands the cultural diversity of Cape Town, he is ideally equipped to provide unforgettable experiences to clients in his “Mother City” tours:
- Cape Peninsula Tour
The popular Cape Peninsula Tour includes amongst other, a drive to Cape Point, visiting the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, popping in for a quick view of the famous Cape Penguin Colony, and eating fish & chips at Hout Bay or Kalk Bay harbour. The beautiful drive around Chapman’s Peak is always a treat for photographers who wish to snap away memories of this beautiful city. - Cultural Tour
On a “Cultural Tour”, Zakkie will show his guests the diversity of the City, with a drive through some of Cape Town’s historical areas such as Bo-Kaap and the African townships of Khayelitsha, Langa and Nyanga. The many museums and galleries that depict the interesting history and culture of South Africa, provide endless entertainment to those that value and appreciate cultural experiences. Zakkie’s expert knowledge on the history of the city is often deeply valued by clients from local and abroad. The Robben Island tour and a visit to the District Six museum would probably be high on the agendas of history lovers.
The central business district and the Cape Quarters areas are quite unique as they are surrounded by internationally popular mountains which make the city seem like a mini amphitheatre and includes the famous Table Mountain. Zakkie loves showing his guests the array of coffee bars which has sprung up in the last 5 -7 years, and cafés that offer cuisine from sushi to game meat, Malay curries to BBQ’s (braai-ing) and chef de cuisine (fine dining) on request. Personal cooking adventures in the Malay area can also be arranged. - Unique Shopping Experience
For a unique shopping experience, Zakkie will show clients the famous V & A Waterfront, the Green Market Square, Canal Walk, and Flea Markets, which boast typical South African products. - Wine Tours
The “Wine Tours” which are quite popular amongst visitors from other provinces who appreciate wines produced in the Western Cape, will enjoy the drives out and wine tastings at the wine estates in Franschhoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. - Whale Watchers Tour
During the exciting “Whale Watchers” tour, guests will drive to Hermanus to experience the boat ride to meet this fascinating species up close and personal, and en route back on Clarens Drive, there is always the stopover in Strand for a quick coffee. - Spring Tour
In Spring Zakkie presents the beautiful Kirstenbosch Gardens, that boasts more than 20 gold medals attained at the UK Chelsea flower show, as well as, the Company Gardens that bears so much history, to flora and fauna lovers. Just a few hours’ drive up the West Coast, guests will be in awe of the incredible bloom of a vast array of South African flowers, and the cable car ride up Table Mountain will forever be a most memorable experience for tourists to Cape Town. - Winter Tour
During the winter months Zakkie will drive visitors to hot spring resorts such as Caledon Spa and Montague Springs for special treats and warm water adventures.
Other amazing activities which can be enjoyed by young and old with tour guide Zakkie, include:
- all kinds of water activities on Cape Town’s many exquisite beaches
- Quad biking
- Scooter riding
- Paragliding
- Jazz lovers can enjoy jazz safaris
- Animal lovers will be taken on safaris in the wild or go for horseback riding.
The possibilities with Zakkie on tour are guaranteed fun, and are endless!
