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Propel Africa Destination Management is a private owned inbound operator based in Cape Town since 19

28/10/2026

On 18 October, more than 26,000 runners signed up for the very first Nelson Mandela Marathon in Cape Town🎊

Drummers and marimba players filled the Grand Parade, below the City Hall balcony where Madiba gave his first speech as a free man in 1990.

The route passes District Six, where families were forcibly removed under apartheid, and climbs Koesister Hill into the Bo-Kaap. The shorter distances also run as the Slave Route Challenge, which has honoured the enslaved people who helped build Cape Town since 2011. On the way up, Bo-Kaap residents handed out around 10,000 homemade koesisters, a tradition they started themselves.

One of our founders, Pernilla, ran the 10km, her first race in about a decade. She caught the bug in May while cheering on our Springtime group at the Cape Town Marathon 🏃‍♀️

The race finished in front of City Hall. Every bib carried 466/64, because Mandela was the 466th prisoner to arrive on Robben Island in 1964.

Would you take on Koesister Hill? 🥇

23/10/2026

Meet our extended family: the guides.🌻

Behind every Propel Africa programme are people out in the field, meeting our guests and making it all come together on the day. Next up is Theo, one of the few guides we work with who has been to Sweden. In 2022 he travelled to Gothenburg with the Rainbow Team, which he coached alongside Peter Magcweka, a fellow partner at African Authentic Experience🇿🇦 . The team played in the Gothia Cup, one of the world’s largest youth football tournaments.
We sent him four questions. His answers, in his own words:

What is your favourite view in Cape Town, and what time of day would you recommend visiting it?
”There are so many incredible views in Cape Town that it’s hard to choose just one, but Chapman’s Peak at golden hour is definitely one of my favourites. The ocean, mountains, and sunset: a truly unforgettable experience.”

What is your go to comfort food after a tour, and where do you enjoy it?
”A home cooked meal after a long day on the road. For me, it’s either a cheesy lasagne or a creamy mac and cheese, enjoyed at home with my family.”

Why did you choose a career as a tour guide, and what keeps you in the profession?
”Before becoming a tour guide, I was a teacher. At the time, I couldn’t afford to send my own child to the school where I was teaching, and that motivated me to look for a different opportunity. I had already been leading tours and excursions for my school, so moving into tourism felt like a natural transition. Guiding allowed me to better support my family and provide my child with a quality education. I’ve always loved being on the road, travelling, exploring, and sharing knowledge with others. Combining my passion for people, learning, and adventure is what keeps me in the profession today.”

What is your favourite thing to do when you’re not working?
”When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me hitting the road in my Gusheshe (BMW E30). I love driving, exploring new places, and enjoying the freedom of the open road.”

Thank you, Theo, for sharing a little of yourself with us.
Follow along to meet more of the people who help make the magic happen!

19/10/2026

The other week we had the pleasure of hosting a special interest group from Sweden, whose passion is gastronomy. We shaped the trip around what they love most.

On their first evening, we welcomed them to a private dinner in Camps Bay: a traditional braai paired with local w**es. 🔥🍷

A big thank you to Trevor DeRuisé of , who kicked off the evening with his remarkable story and a tasting of his amazing w**es, and to Richard Chamberlain and his team at , who did the cooking. It was a real pleasure to work with Trevor as always, and to work with Richard again! 📸 Mosa Meta Thamaga

16/10/2026

A great start to Friday! 🦓

Thank you, Fredrik at Liwlig, for the kind words and for trusting us with your projects. Creating unique experiences for our clients is what we love most, and it means a lot to hear it from you🌟🙌

10/10/2026

Hermanus is a coastal town about an hour and 40 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, best known for its whales.

From July to November, southern right whales come into Walker Bay to calve, and some swim so close to the cliffs you could almost wave hello. If that isn’t close enough, a whale cruise gets you out on the water with them.

Did you know? The furry little dassie that you can find sunbathing on the rocks is one of the elephant’s closest living relatives.

The 12 km Cliff Path runs past tidal pools and flowering aloes, so hikers and ocean lovers are well looked after. The food scene has plenty to offer too, from seafood with a sea view to the w**e farms of the Hemel en Aarde Valley, whose name means heaven and earth. Creation Wines is one of our favourites!

And when the evening light turns the rocks gold, find a spot by the water and watch the sun go down.

A couple of days in Hermanus finds its way into many of our programmes, for the Cliff Path, the w**e and the slower pace by the sea. Have you been, or is this your sign to add it to the bucket list?

06/10/2026

Meet our extended family: the guides.

Behind every Propel Africa itinerary there are these people who help us make magic. This season we are introducing a few of them, starting with Peter Veerapen , who has been in tourism since 1988.

We sent him four questions. His answers, in his own words.

What is your favourite view in Cape Town, and what time of day would you recommend visiting it?:
”I have been privileged to visit the tower of the Port Authority with an MBA group from the United States. It offers a unique perspective of the city. If I could go back I would go in the late afternoon.”

What is your go to comfort food after a tour, and where do you enjoy it?:

”My own homemade Indian curry, paired with plenty of red w**e and some jazz music playing in the background.”

Peter in action!

Why did you choose a career as a tour guide, and what keeps you in the profession?:

”It happened by chance. I was retrenched from my previous job and heard on the news that tourism could become a major driver of our economy. That was in 1988. I have stayed because I genuinely love my job. I enjoy showcasing my city and its people to visitors. The immediate feedback and appreciation from guests are incredibly rewarding. I feel that I can make a positive difference in people’s lives and experiences.”

What is your favourite thing to do when you’re not working?:

”Spending quality time with my family and friends.”

Thank you, Peter, for sharing a little of yourself with us.

Follow along to meet more of the people who assist us in making the magic happen!

29/09/2026

Braai🔥

The South African word for barbecue, and so much more than a way to cook. It’s a fire, good food and the people you love, gathered together with nowhere else to be🌟

29/09/2026

Johannesburg’s art scene hits you before you even step inside.
History, urban grit and fearless contemporary voices, all colliding in real time. Move between the city’s galleries and you’ll find bold political statements alongside daring new experimentation, established icons showing next to artists who emerged barely a decade ago. Then step into a working foundry and watch a bronze sculpture come to life in front of you. Art that’s still warm to the touch.
This isn’t a city that has an art scene. It is one. And it’s still being made.
Art is one of the special interest journeys we build for groups, alongside food, w**e and music. Tell us what your group is curious about and we’ll open the doors.

Swipe for four stops: NIROX, Arts on Main, Circa and William Kentridge’s Johannesburg.

24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day!
A day for every culture in this country, spent the way this country does best, outside, around a braai.

07/09/2026

Hermanus never disappoints! When Springtime was here, the group spent the morning walking along the coast, stopping at Stony Point to watch the penguins go about their day just steps away. From there the group made their way to La Vierge, a beautiful vineyard tucked into the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, where rolling vines meet sweeping views over the mountains. The afternoon continued with a w**e tasting that let the group take in the scenery and the flavours of the region at the same time. Moments like these are what South Africa does best 🐧🍷

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