Cape Africa Tours

04/09/2026

If you would like a wonderful heritage experience in the W**elands, have a look at www.fourteenmonths.co.za where we share the story of Mandela’s last 14 months in prison followed by a meal and a visit to the Mandela statue outside the prison. You can contact me via the website.

Nelson Mandela’s final 14 months in prison — the place where a prisoner became a president. The cottage, the conversations, and the preparations South Africa never saw. Not a museum, but a conversation that led to the walk that changed everything.

04/12/2023

Our online shop is now live on www.theleadershipweneed.co.za if you want to order copies of my book, The Leadership We Need. Within Cape Town I can send you the collection address when you order (I will get your email address). Outside of Cape Town I can deliver via Postnet at R100 per book. Selling price is R300 - if you want to buy 10 or more the price is R250. If you want a bulk order, email me and I will send you an invoice - [email protected] I will be in the UK from 15 to 29 December. During this time you can still collect but any deliveries will have to wait until I am back in SA. Get your Christmas shopping done now! Buy your family members and staff something which will last and hopefully inspire them. Thanks for the support so far - exciting times! Spread the word please. The Leadership We Need

Andrew is also the editor of the Second Edition of Doing Life with Mandela: My Prisoner, My Friend by Christo Brand and Barbara Jones

22/06/2022

I thoroughly enjoyed planning, booking and hosting a trip for Daren and Ellen. They loved their stay. This is the photo they sent me on their arrival at Kariega. The fact that I could also guide them now that I am a qualified Western Cape tourist guide, was another huge positive. I am expanding my offering to include tailor made holidays for couples, small groups - in addition to my ongoing sporting and cultural tours. Please spread the word. If you know of anyone planning a trip this way, send them my details.

25/09/2021

My first group in 18 months, Thorntree Prep from Mokopane. The Principal and parents decided nothing was going to shatter these kids’ dreams - not even Covid. What an incredible week for these 3 teachers and 25 youngsters. We packed it all in with every Covid protocol observed. A few of my highlights? My Cullinan Hotel room view - we were upgraded; Table Mountain of course - it was freezing on top; Boulders penguins; Kirstenbosch; chocolate tasting at de Villiers Chocolates at the Spice Route; Eagle Encounters at Spier; cheese tasting at Klein River. And of course an inspirational talk from Dave de B**r and some stunning whale sightings. It was exhausting but exhilarating seeing these kids experience so many new things. Some had never flown before or been to the beach. They are going home today as changed humans. Memories forever.

17/06/2021

We miss you all! Look forward to seeing you before too long. Here’s a reminder of us. https://www.facebook.com/ndlovuchoir/videos/337980867717465/

25/05/2021

Do you have a school, university or special interest group who might be interested in a remote session with Christo about his journey with Nelson Mandela? It is an amazing opportunity to interact with him. Email me on [email protected] for more details.

A wonderful article about our recent session with King’s College School. Thank you for including some comments and feedback from the pupils - am glad I could share my story with you and give you some insights into that period of our history and Nelson Mandela’s role in it. https://www.kcs.org.uk/senior-school/news/history-society-welcomes-guest-speaker-christo-brand

27/04/2021

27 April 1994 - the first free and democratic election in South Africa. Today I will be spending some time reflecting on how privileged I am to live in this beautiful country. I’ll be remembering the men and women who dedicated their lives to our freedom. Happy Freedom Day to all my fellow Saffers all over the world.

26/03/2021

Exciting times! We are not sitting around idly waiting for things to happen. And feeling sorry for ourselves. This is a whole new world. Contact us on [email protected] if you would like to book a remote talk for your group. The word is spreading!

22/03/2021

Had breakfast this morning at my favourite Windsor Hotel. Wow I miss my groups. Can’t wait to have you all back again.

12/11/2020

We are excited to launch our new remote talk in which we unpack and explore some of the themes from Christo Brand’s journey with Nelson Mandela. For example: was it maybe the fact that they both spent their early years in rural areas with no signs of apartheid and just wide, open spaces that they connected with each other the first time they met? If you want more details or to book a talk, email us on [email protected]. Look forward to hearing from you.