Sidewalk Africa Travels

Name: Sidewalk Africa Travels
Address: 125 Buitengracht Str Floor 7 Office 701, Cape Town, 8001, ZA
Telephone: +27760620116

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Sidewalk Africa Travels is a niche tour operator based in Cape Town, South Africa.

09/11/2026

What an incredible day at PicardiPlace in Rawsonville!

We enjoyed a fantastic hands-on pasta-making experience with Jaco Brand, making fresh pasta while listening to Italian music, followed by a delicious homemade meal in the beautiful permaculture garden, perfectly paired with local boutique w**es.

A special thank you to Jaco for sharing your passion, your wonderful products and your inspiring story. A memorable experience filled with great food, learning, laughter and genuine hospitality. Highly recommended!

02/11/2026

Next in our Series of SOUTH AFRICAN WORDS & PHRASES YOU SHOULD KNOW

🇿🇦 Keeping it lekker, keeping it local! 😎

From everyday conversations to those famous South African sign-offs, there's nothing quite like our local lingo!

This week, we're going SHAP SHAP!
How lekker is that? 😉🇿🇦

Shap

20/10/2026

Meet Johan – one of our amazing Sidewalk Africa guides!
We’ve just received some wonderful feedback from Johan’s recent Australian group, and we couldn’t be prouder.
Our guests described him as professional, caring, inclusive and genuinely passionate about Africa – with deep knowledge, a great sense of humour and a wonderful ability to make everyone feel welcome.
One guest summed it up perfectly:
“He was there for us for anything.”
Thank you, Johan, for sharing your knowledge, your passion and your love for Africa with our guests – and for making their journey so memorable!
We are lucky to have you on the Sidewalk Africa Travels team!

12/10/2026

🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICAN WORDS & PHRASES YOU SHOULD KNOW!
We're kicking off our series with one of South Africa's favourite affirmative words: YEBO! 🙌

Whether you're planning a Southern African adventure or simply love discovering new cultures, we're here to help you speak a little more like a local.

So, when someone asks if you're ready to explore Southern Africa, you know what to say...

YEBO! 🌍✨

05/10/2026

AND THE AWARD GOES TO… 🏆

Our September Adventure Tour may have wrapped up at the end of September, but we’re still smiling about the wonderful feedback our guests shared about their time with Maryke Nel.

And honestly, one guest summed her up perfectly:
“The Secretary-General of Africa Award: smartest, calmest, most patient and organised person on the bus. Knows the answer, has the story, can solve the problem!”

And the reviews kept coming…
"10/10 for knowledge, organisation and communication."
“Her passion for Africa was infectious.”
“She was the best. Great personality, very helpful and knowledgeable.”
“Never fazed or frazzled about anything.”
“Would recommend her for touring any day of the week.”

Maryke, your calm presence, incredible knowledge, patience and genuine passion for Africa make such a difference to the people travelling with you.

Thank you for sharing your Africa with our guests, and for keeping your finger firmly on the pulse from day one!

And with your BIG birthday coming up, our wish for you is simple: May your next trip around the sun be filled with adventure, laughter, good people and plenty of beautiful African moments. ☀️

- With love from all of us at Sidewalk Africa Travel. ❤️

Want to see Africa through Maryke’s eyes?
Join her on your next African adventure and discover why our guests have so much to say about travelling with her:

📩 [email protected]
📞 +27 (0)76 062 0116
🔗 sidewalkafricatravels.com

27/09/2026

Today we're celebrating World Tourism Day, and everything that travel makes possible.

Tourism connects people, protects wildlife and wild spaces, and creates real, sustainable opportunities for the communities we visit. Every safari, every township tour, every w**e farm visit and every guide's story supports a much bigger picture, one where travel gives back as much as it takes.

At Sidewalk Africa Travel, we get to see that impact first-hand, from the lodges investing in their local communities, to the guides sharing their history and heritage with every group who visits.

So today, we're celebrating not just the destinations, but the people and purpose behind every journey.

How will you be celebrating World Tourism Day?

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🔗 sidewalkafricatravels.com

24/09/2026

Heritage Day is one of our favourite days on the South African calendar, a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible diversity of cultures, traditions, languages and stories that make up our Rainbow Nation.

From the rhythms of traditional music and dance, to the flavours on a braai fire, to the historic sites we're lucky enough to share with our guests every day; heritage in South Africa isn't just something you learn about, it's something you feel.

It's also a reminder of why we love what we do: introducing travellers to the people, places and stories that make this country so extraordinary.

However you're celebrating today, from all of us at Sidewalk Africa Travel, Happy Heritage Day!

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22/09/2026

He's faced lions, been charged by a "crazy" zebra, and somehow still loves taking people into the African bush!

Meet Kobus Carstens, one of our most experienced guides. His journey started around 20 years ago as a coach driver, and since then he's led countless tours, collecting enough stories to fill a few books. His philosophy is simple: every situation has a safe zone, an awareness zone, and a danger zone, and knowing the difference makes all the difference.

If you ask our travellers, Kobus' stories go beyond wildlife. As one guest put it: "Kobus made sure you were heard and taken care of. He shared a new piece of South African history with us every day and always managed to make us laugh."

For Kobus, guiding isn't just about getting from A to B, it's about sharing stories, watching wildlife, and helping travellers see Southern Africa through different eyes. That's what makes him such a crucial part of the Sidewalk Africa Travel family.

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17/09/2026

Kruger National Park vs. Private Game Reserve: What's the difference?

This is a question we get asked a lot! The wildlife and landscapes can be equally spectacular in both, many private reserves share open, unfenced boundaries with Kruger, so animals move freely between the two. The real difference comes down to how you experience the safari.

Kruger National Park:
You self-drive on public roads, sharing sightings with other visitors along the way. It's freedom and flexibility at its best, perfect for independent travellers who love exploring at their own pace.

Private Game Reserves:
Game drives are led by experienced rangers and trackers, with off-road driving possible where permitted. Fewer vehicles at each sighting, plus early morning and evening drives, adding to a more intimate, exclusive experience.

So, which is better?
Neither. It simply depends on what you're looking for. And the best part is that both offer incredible Big 5 and wildlife encounters.

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📞 +27 (0)76 062 0116
🔗 sidewalkafricatravels.com

14/09/2026

Tucked right along the edge of Kruger National Park, has become a firm favourite of ours for our group series, and it's easy to see why.

Guests stay in stylishly designed luxury safari tents, giving that perfect balance between feeling truly immersed in the bush and enjoying every comfort of a high-end lodge.

What sets Mdluli apart for us goes beyond the tents and the views. The lodge is deeply invested in the surrounding community, with initiatives that create real, lasting opportunities for local people. It's a reminder that great tourism can, and should, leave a positive footprint well beyond the property gates.

That's the kind of experience we love putting our name behind: unforgettable safari moments paired with a genuine sense of purpose.

And with Kruger right on the doorstep, incredible wildlife encounters are always just a short drive away.

📩 [email protected]
📞 +27 (0)76 062 0116
🔗 sidewalkafricatravels.com

Address

125 Buitengracht Str Floor 7 Office 701
Cape Town
8001

Telephone

+27760620116

Website

http://www.sidewalkafricatravels.com/

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