Why book through The Travel Café Cape Town?

We're sometimes asked... "Why should we use your service when we can book everything ourselves through Booking .com and Tripadvisor!?"

Well, the thing is - although the web has made it possible to easily find accommodation and so on, where you stay is just one tiny piece in a giant puzzle we build for our guests where we consider dozens of different elements!

Because we know the region inside out and live "on the ground" the holidays we design for our guests are rich in recommendations of authentic experiences, avoid tourist traps and are always bang up-to-date. We hand-pick activities, scenic routes, Instagrammable pitstops, truly unique eateries and magical moments which all come together to create the holiday of a lifetime.

Can you figure it all out on your own? Perhaps. If you're prepared to spend months in-depth researching your trip. Alternatively you can take the direct route and let us save you time, hassle, frustration and money. And why wouldn't you? Especially since it doesn’t cost more than if you did it all on your own thanks to our trade discounts. 

But don't take our word for it, you can read here how we've helped other guests have unforgettable holidays in SA, Namibia, Botswana, Victoria Falls and Tanzania 

We wouldn't be entirely surprised if this question has popped into your mind, especially considering an African adventure often involves a not-insignificant amount of money. Please rest assured, that there is nothing for you to worry about, and for several reasons. 

1. We are a member with good standing of SATSA , the South Africa Tourism Services Association, and we are also bonded by them. 

2. We have extensive insurance in place with SATIB Insurance Brokers , to ensure your holiday and bookings are secure. No matter what happens to us to any service providers.

3. All bookings for your holiday are held in your name, and we immediately pay funds over to the respective accommodation, activities and transfers. Even in a worst-case situation, your bookings will continue without any hassle.

4. In the years since we started The Travel Café, we’ve worked extremely hard to build our company into what it is today and take enormous pride in all the 5-star reviews we have received. We would never do anything to tarnish that reputation.