Cape Town: Private Car & Chauffeur 8-9 Hours, 160km Radius

Land in Cape Town, Skip the Rental Desk, Have a Driver for the Day

You get hotel or city center pickup, a professional driver for 8 to 9 hours, and the freedom to visit up to 160 kilometers of Cape Town and its wine regions without arranging transport between stops. The driver waits at each location, toll roads are covered, and you can drop off anywhere in the greater Cape Town area. Book with your preferred pickup time and intended destinations.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private chauffeur tour around Cape Town

• Meet professional driver
• Travel within 160 km radius
• Visit Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
• Explore Penguin Colony and Boulder's Beach
• Drive to Simon's Town
• Tour Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point
• Driver waits at all stops
• Flexible pick-up and drop-off locations

The experience

You step out of the airport or your hotel and your driver is already there: no app to refresh, no negotiation at the curb. That's the start of an 8 to 9 hour day in a private car with someone who knows the roads around Cape Town and won't make you navigate them yourself. The vehicle waits while you stop, whether that's for twenty minutes at a viewpoint or an hour at lunch. You choose where to go within a 160 kilometer radius: Stellenbosch wine country, Franschhoek, Simon's Town, the penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Cape Point. The driver handles the route, the toll roads (Chapman's Peak is included), and the logistics of getting you between places without you thinking about it.

The car itself matters. You're not cramped in a sedan. Pick between a seven-seater H1 Lux van if you're traveling with a group, or a four-seater Fortuner SUV or RAV4 if it's just a few of you. Both are air-conditioned, both come with bottled water, and both mean you're not sweating through a minibus or squinting at a map. Your hotel or city center location is where pickup happens. Drop-off can be anywhere else in the greater Cape Town area, so if your day ends somewhere different from where it started, that's fine. The driver waits at every stop on your itinerary: no rushing you, no meter running while you're inside.

If nine hours isn't enough and you want to push into the afternoon or evening, you can extend the contract. Extra fees apply, but the option is there. The service covers the main Cape Town area and its surroundings (Paarl, the wine valleys, the coastal towns), but if you're thinking Hermanus or somewhere further out, that's a regional trip and costs more. When you book, you'll tell them where you want to be picked up and where you're headed, and they'll confirm what's possible that day.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or city center pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle (seven-seater H1 Lux van or four-seater Fortuner SUV/RAV4), a professional driver for 8 to 9 hours, bottled water, Chapman's Peak toll, and drop-off anywhere in the greater Cape Town area. The driver waits at each stop on your itinerary.

Options for this experience

2 options

Full-day chauffeur serviceUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English or French · 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00Vehicle options: SUVs, minivans, Rav4, BMW, Hyundai H1 minivan, Fortuner SUV; pickup is included

Private chauffeur-driven service for a full day in Cape TownUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or French · 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00Includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Physically demandingWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Chalula Private Tours

Is this one for you?Best for travelers who land in Cape Town or have a full day free and want to visit multiple destinations (wine regions, coastal towns, viewpoints) without renting a car or figuring out transport between stops. The fixed duration and included driver mean you move at your own pace without the stress of navigation or negotiation.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What's the difference between the H1 Lux van and the Fortuner SUV?

The H1 Lux van seats seven passengers and is better for larger groups. The Fortuner SUV and RAV4 are four-seater options, more compact and easier to navigate narrow roads.

Is Chapman's Peak toll included?

Yes, the toll for Chapman's Peak Drive is included in the service.

Can the driver wait while I stop somewhere?

Yes. The driver waits at all locations on your itinerary. There's no time limit on individual stops.

What if I want to go to Hermanus or somewhere outside the 160km radius?

Requests outside the greater Cape Town area (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Simon's Town, Cape Point) are treated as regional trips and incur extra fees.

Can I extend the 9 hours if I need more time?

Yes, you can extend the contract beyond 9 hours, but additional fees will apply.

Do I have to drop off at the same place I was picked up?

No. Drop-off can be anywhere in the greater Cape Town area, different from your pickup location.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all vehicles and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are also available.

What's included in the service?

Hotel or city center pickup, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, Chapman's Peak toll, and drop-off within the service area.