Yaku Tours Blog

When I bring guests to Table Mountain, the cable car ride is often what they’re most excited about. I understand why: as the cabin turns, Cape Town, the ocean and the mountains unfold around us. But the view is only part of what makes this place special. I love sharing the ancient story in its rock, the fynbos growing on its slopes and the ingenuity that carries us to the top. A mountain with a very long story Table Mountain’s ancient sandstone and green slopes above Cape Tow

Meet Bonnie and Clyde at the Cape Point Ostrich Farm, discover surprising ostrich facts and keep an eye out for wild ostriches by the sea.

On my private Cape Peninsula tours, meeting a baboon troop is unforgettable. Here is why these remarkable animals face growing pressure—and how we can share their home responsibly.

Discover why Kirstenbosch is one of Cape Town’s most remarkable places, from indigenous flora and ancient cycads to the canopy walkway beneath Table Mountain.

A private Cape Peninsula tour is far more than a scenic drive. It is a journey through maritime history, powerful ocean currents, changing ecosystems and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in South Africa. I normally devote a full day—approximately eight to nine hours—to the Cape Peninsula. The circular Peninsula route is roughly 75 kilometres, although the total distance depends on your collection point and the stops we choose. Cape Agulhas is not part of this tour. I

Every year, the return of the whales transforms the town of Hermanus into one of South Africa’s most exciting coastal destinations. At the peak of the season (September-October), the Hermanus Whale Festival celebrates these magnificent animals with three days of whale watching, conservation, live entertainment, markets and family activities. Now in its 35th year, the festival is described as the world’s only Eco-Marine Festival. It combines the excitement of seeing whales in

Meet the African Penguins of Boulders Beach on a private Cape Peninsula tour, and discover why responsible visits help protect this Critically Endangered species.

Drive one of Cape Town’s most spectacular coastal roads on a private Cape Peninsula tour, with Hout Bay views, cliffside engineering, Noordhoek Beach and a relaxed coffee stop.

Arriving in Cape Town by cruise ship? Explore private shore excursions with local guide Jaco, including terminal pickup, flexible itineraries and a timely return to your ship.

Explore Cape Town privately with Jaco: Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, the Twelve Apostles, Blouberg, Bo-Kaap, Hemelhuijs and the V&A Waterfront.

Discover the wildlife of the Cape Peninsula on a private tour, from African penguins and Cape fur seals to baboons, ostriches and dassies, shared with wonderful guests from Utah.

Some days on tour stay with you long after the last glass has been poured and the guests have gone home. They linger because of the views, the wine, the food, and the quiet pleasure of being in a beautiful place with people who are fully present. Recently, I had the pleasure of spending a memorable day in the Cape Winelands with a lovely couple whose warmth and curiosity made the experience especially special. They asked thoughtful questions, took time to enjoy each stop, and