Epic Tours South Africa

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Welcome to Epic Tours

Welcome to Epic Tours South Africa, where we invite you to embark on an unforgettable adventure in one of the most captivating regions on the planet! Immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty, cultural diversity, and historical richness of South Africa with our exciting array of tours. As ardent enthusiasts of travel, we promise you thrilling experiences that go beyond the ordinary.

Begin your journey with us on our Cape Peninsula Tours, offering an exhilarating blend of scenic coastal drives, wildlife encounters, and cultural immersions. Ascend Table Mountain and soak in panoramic views, or explore the vibrant cityscape with our Table Mountain and City Tours, ensuring every moment is infused with fun and excitement.

Epic Tours South Africa extends its passion for exploration to the renowned Winelands, where our Winelands Tours promise not only exquisite wine tastings but also a journey through lush vineyards against stunning backdrops. Embark on a Garden Route Tour, a thrilling expedition through picturesque landscapes, charming towns, and coastal wonders that will leave you in awe.

For those seeking an added layer of excitement, Epic Tours introduces our dynamic Golf Tours. Picture yourself teeing off against the backdrop of the South Africa’s iconic landscapes—an experience that combines the thrill of the game with the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings.

What sets Epic Tours apart is our commitment to tailor-made experiences. Customized tours allow you to design your adventure, ensuring every detail caters to your preferences and desires. Our goal is to transform your journey into an extraordinary, personalized escapade that goes beyond the expected.

At Epic Tours South Africa, we believe in infusing every moment with the spirit of adventure. Join us on our Cape Peninsula Tours, savour the flavours of the Winelands, traverse the enchanting Garden Route, and for those seeking an added sporting dimension, tee off against iconic backdrops with our Golf Tours. Welcome to a world where every tour is an invitation to revel in the joy of discovery, making Epic Tours the ultimate gateway to fun and exhilaration in this spectacular part of the world!

CAPE TOWN WELCOMES YOU

Cape Town Intro

Embark on a visual journey through the enchanting landscapes and cultural wonders of Cape Town with this captivating Cape Town Vacation Travel Guide Video.

Tour Options

Cape Peninsula Tour

Table Mountain & City Tour

Winelands Tour

Garden Route Tour

Custom Tour

One Day Cape Town Golf

Western Cape & Garden Route Golf

Golf and Tourism Combos

Our Reviews

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   Barbara Diamond 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. For our recent trip to Cape Town, we were advised to engage the services of a professional tour guide. Ray was the epitome of a professional; he educated and entertained us for three days as his knowledge and love of his country are remarkable.  He was always so considerate of our needs and safety and waited patiently as we popped into a couple of stores. And to top it off he had a great sense of humor and our time with him was the highlight of trip.  I would without a doubt highly recommend Ray from Epic Tours.
  
 
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   Patricia P 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray is the ultimate tour guide! Always on time and made sure we reached our destinations safely. His van is very comfortable and clean and easy to see the scenery from. He knows the best places to stop for coffee and local shopping. Very knowledgeable about South Africa and its history. Highly recommend!
  
 
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   Terrie O'Hearn 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were incredibly lucky to have Ray as our tour guide for the past three days exploring Cape Town and the Winelands. From the moment we met him, his warm, vivacious personality and genuine passion for the region made every day unforgettable.

His knowledge of the history, culture, wildlife and hidden gems was exceptional, and he shared it all with such enthusiasm that every stop became even more meaningful. Ray was professional, friendly, accommodating and always happy to tailor the day to make sure we had the best experience possible.

Thanks to Ray, we didn’t just see Cape Town—we truly experienced it. We can’t thank him enough for making our holiday so memorable, and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an outstanding tour guide. Five stars just don’t seem enough!
  
 
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   Ann O 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you so much Ray for a fabulous few days exploring Cape Peninsula and the Wineries. Your knowledge, expertise, personality and laugh was amazing! We absolutely loved our time and will highly recommend you.
Kind regards Ann, Peter, Lou and Paul 🤩
  
 
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   Dianne Rigotti 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service and attention to detail. Would recommend Ray for any tours and guiding. His knowledge and experience is top class.
  
 
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   Marcela Contreras 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray was incredible! He knows Cape Town like the back of his hand and is a fantastic host. Not only is he an excellent storyteller who makes the history and facts easy to remember, but he is also able to answer detailed questions and provide valuable context that brings everything to life.
We learned so much, thoroughly enjoyed our time with him, and would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Cape Town!
  
 
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   Deon Hugo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray is an amazing human being and a genuine caring tour guide.
Always ready with a wealth of information.
The 3 days he looked after my family and I in Cape Town and up the West Coast to Lamberts Bay and back were Epic.
This is our third tour with Ray and we will return in the near future.
  
 
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   Brian Stephens 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray is an old friend from high school that I had not seen for 52 years. We had space in our itinerary and decided to contact Ray for some ideas. Turned out Ray was available for that specific time (7 days). We worked with him on ideas, Ray had outstanding suggestions. We ended up having an amazing time with Ray traveling the garden route + starting in East London and ending in Cape Town. Ray is full of knowledge, freely shares his perspective and opinions, is super flexible, charming and a delight to be with. We had many great conversations and experiences during our travels and over meals together. It was truly a memorable time and we are very grateful for all the effort put in by Ray to making our experience special.
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray transferred us from airport to hotel on our first day in Cape Town.  We immediately hired him for another day of touring the Boulders Beach to see the penguins and across Chapmans Peak into Hout Bay area.  A beautiful day, a pleasant and safe driver with excellent knowledge to share along the route.  Just hire Ray!  You wont be disappointed
  
 
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   Alasdair Thorogood 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray hosted our group of seven for a day tour around the Cape Peninsular and Cape of Good Hope. What an entertaining knowledgable and humorous character! A lifelong resident of Africa his many stories and intimate knowledge of the infrastructure added so much foundation to the day. Honest, reliable and a genuinely top man - Totally recommended

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Thank you Ray Haakonsen, Owner, Driver and Guide of Epic Tours of South Africa for planning and organizing a FABULOUS 10-day tour called the Garden Tour which included delightful towns to explore; and each night a charming place to stay, including a Bed and Breakfast, , Art Hotel, Game Lodge, Country House Inn, several wonderful hotels. One of my favorites was next to the ocean and going to sleep several nights hearing the surf explode onto the rocks!! The exciting itinerary he planned each day included such choices of activities as zip lining, elephant experiences, wine tasting, cave exploration, Bush Safari, and much more! Every detail and daily experience was carefully planned by Ray, and Herman, family, and I so appreciated his excellence in doing so! Also appreciated by all of us was Ray’s patience, kindness, and sense of humor!! He will forever be our South African Tour Guide of choice and highly recommend him to everyone!! Thank you Ray!!
Patty Webster

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Kegan provided a wonderful tour of the Cape Peninsula for our small group. He was a great tour guide, easy to talk to and ask lots of questions about the local area. He really helped us get the most out of our limited time with this superb day trip that took in all the major sights and many hidden gems along the way, from spectacular views to wonderful eateries, Boulder Beach, Cape Point and lighthouse, before finishing with a tour of the historic Groot Constantina winery, a true highlight of our trip! A fantastic day out with a fantastic guide who was exceptional, thank you Kegan!
Mark Dunk

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We just concluded a wonderful 10 day tour along the beautiful Garden Route with Ray of Epic Tours! Ray was fantastic. We stayed at spectacular Guest houses and hotels. Every day was filled with great experiences that we will never forget. There were 7 of us (all related) on the tour and we all had a great time. Ray’s knowledge of the Garden Route, and his ability to make it fun, memorable, and exciting was awesome. We would enthusiastically recommend Ray and Epic Tour to everyone. It was a 5-star tour!!
Sirgute, Mike, Norville & Family

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Before I begin let me assure you that this is a genuine review and I’ve included a photograph to prove it. Ray is the most caring, intelligent and at times hilariously funny guy. We have had the honour of having him as our guide and driver (and he’s a great driver too) for the past week whilst we have toured Cape Town, the Garden Route and the Western Cape. Sometimes going off plan and experiencing things we would never have known existed. If you are lucky enough to be able to have Ray for your guide then you will truly be in for an amazing experience of a lifetime. Thanks Ray till the next time.
Carey & Andrew

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October 2023 in the Cape. From a frequent traveller whose very first guided tour has been with Ray. What a relaxing way to spend your time away from home. All your pre planning done for you. According to your own interests and preferences. Ray met us at the airport and our Epic Tour began. All our transport, accommodation sight seeing and services were of the highest standard. Much laughter, many photos and of course ‘Rayfies’ later, we go back to Canada with very special memories. I’d jokingly like to add pm me for the real story but what you see above is just how it was. Absolutely brilliant! ‘Cray cray Ray Ray, Agatha, Baby and One Arm!!’ Till our next trip.
Ronnie & Family

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Ray is a highly experienced tour guide and he put together an excellent and varied itinerary. He bonded well with all members of our group and provided interesting commentary throughout our trip, with a wealth of information about the history of the Cape and it’s various cultures. He made every day a joy, showing us the beautiful Cape scenery and with his many informative and knowledgeable anecdotes. Always cheerful and with a great sense of humour, he is also a good listener and was very adaptable to our needs. We cannot recommend him highly enough and being a former Air Force pilot, we felt very safe in his hands.
Chas Dawson

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Thank you for your availability Ray, your great desire, and your great enthusiasm to talk about South Africa and your life. Never angry, always with a smile on his face. Sharing these 15 days was perfect, always very attentive to our needs, and discreet. Beautiful places chosen to sleep, one more than the other, each with its own characteristics and curiosities. I hope to see you soon in Italy and why not perhaps as the organizer of a next trip perhaps to Namibia, Botswana or Lesotho. Thanks Ray.
Chiara Lietti

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A very special two day tour under the very a professional guide in Ray. The admin, knowledge and personal attention afforded to our group of 22 was exemplary. Thank you for your insight, humour and friendliness Ray. It must’ve been like herding cats! Well done!
Craig Deal

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Literally one of the best tours and tour guides we have ever had. From the very start, Ray was quick to connect and give us the plan so we knew what to expect. Ray was on time and super friendly. He shared wonderful stories with us along the way. He knew great places to stop for photos and would give us as much or as little detail as we wanted about any of the spots we visited. He was very kind and caring throughout the journey and made sure everyone was happy and comfortable. We absolutely loved our two days of tours with Ray. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Johnson Family

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Outstanding experience. Ray is passionate, dedicated and charismatic and ensured that our 3 days in and around Cape Town were truly memorable! We’re coming back in the near future!
Jane & Peter

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Thanks to Epic Tours or as we called it, Perfectly Timed Tours, we had one unforgettable experience after another. Ray planned the perfect 10 day tour of the Cape and had impeccable timing for each activity. We laughed till our cheeks hurt and wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommended and can’t wait to come back to do this again!
Roxy & Scott

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We booked and paid up front for a guided tour in the Cape, with a man that none of us had ever actually met. Ten days later, when we parted ways, it felt like we left a friend behind. Thanks for the best tour we could have imagined.
The Canadian Contingent

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Beautiful experience. Ray was the perfect guide, very friendly and funny, he also fulfilled all the requests made.
Tommaso Radaelli

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We just had the wonderful Ray show us around Cape Town. Not only did he take us to Lion Head he guided several of our group to the top. We spent time in Stellenbosch at Ernie Els winery which was stunning & at Petit Bouls champagne bar! Ray took us to amazing places for lunch & suggested places for dinner which were lovely. The Cape tour, lighthouse walk, and Simons Town all beautiful. He also gave us many tips for getting on in South Africa. So helpful. We had a lot of laughs & so felt extremely comfortable & safe being under Ray’s expertise. Can't recommend Ray enough!
Wendy Bennet

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The trip with Epic Tours South Africa has been truly spectacular and epic, both for the beautiful landscapes we saw, the many wild animal we spotted (we managed to tick all the Big 5!) and the contagious enthusiasm of our guide Ray, a really passions and prepared guide and fantastic human being!
Francesco Lietti

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