Discover South Africa with a private tour guide. Cape Town day tours, the Winelands, Garden Route, Eastern Cape safaris, and more. Personalised experiences since 2017.https://mikebrowntours.com/enhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/mating-lions-kruger-safari/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/mating-lions-kruger-safari/After nineteen minutes of waiting, skeptical guests witnessed mating lions up close in Kruger National Park. Here's what it takes.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTkruger national parksafari tipswildlifesouth africaMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/table-mountain-clouds-lift/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/table-mountain-clouds-lift/Sometimes the best travel moments happen when nature surprises you. Here's what unfolded on Table Mountain during a 6-day Cape Town tour.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTtable mountaincape towntravel tipswinelandsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/klein-constantia-winelands/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/klein-constantia-winelands/After touring grand Stellenbosch and Franschhoek estates, guests found something unexpected at Klein Constantia: intimacy.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTwinelandswine tastingconstantia valleycape townMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/blyde-river-canyon-panorama-route/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/blyde-river-canyon-panorama-route/Blyde River Canyon on the Panorama Route leaves guests speechless in any language. Discover why this green canyon is unlike any other.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTpanorama routempumalangablyde river canyonsouth africaMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/shark-spotters-table-mountain-penguins/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/shark-spotters-table-mountain-penguins/On a tour from Table Mountain to the penguin colony, one visitor became completely fascinated by an unexpected Cape Town profession.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTTable MountainBoulders BeachCape Town ToursAfrican Penguinstravel tipsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/cape-town-wine-tour-guide/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/cape-town-wine-tour-guide/Everything you need to know about Cape Winelands tours from Cape Town, including Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Constantia.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTwinecape townwinelandsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/private-vs-group-tours-cape-town/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/private-vs-group-tours-cape-town/Comparing private and group tours in Cape Town. Discover why a private tour offers a better, more personal experience.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcape towntourstravel tipsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-cape-town/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-cape-town/Plan your Cape Town trip with this guide to weather, seasons, and the best times for whale watching, wildflowers, and more.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTcape towntravel tipsweatherMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/mistakes-first-time-travellers-south-africa/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/mistakes-first-time-travellers-south-africa/A local guide shares the most common mistakes visitors make in South Africa and how to avoid them.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTtravel tipssouth africafirst-time visitorsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/cape-town-in-3-days-itinerary/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/cape-town-in-3-days-itinerary/How to spend 3 days in Cape Town covering Table Mountain, the penguins, Cape Point, the Winelands, and more.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTcape townitinerarytravel tipsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/is-cape-town-safe-for-tourists/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/is-cape-town-safe-for-tourists/A Cape Town local and tour guide answers the most common safety questions about visiting Cape Town in 2025.Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTcape townsafetytravel tipsMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/chapmans-peak-drive-complete-guide/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/chapmans-peak-drive-complete-guide/A complete guide to Chapman's Peak Drive including toll fees, best times to visit, photo stops, and insider tips from a local guide.Sat, 18 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTcape townchapman's peakscenic drivesMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/table-mountain-cable-car-vs-hike/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/table-mountain-cable-car-vs-hike/Should you take the cable car or hike up Table Mountain? A local guide compares both options to help you decide.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTtable mountaincape townhikingMike Brownhttps://mikebrowntours.com/blog/where-to-see-penguins-cape-town/https://mikebrowntours.com/blog/where-to-see-penguins-cape-town/The best places to see African Penguins near Cape Town, including Boulders Beach, Betty's Bay, and Robben Island.Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTpenguinscape townwildlifeMike Brown