Your private driver in Cape Town
From the airport to Cape Point and the Winelands, with a local driver and a car for your group only. A full day is £195 for the car, £65 each for three.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
- No payment until we confirm
- Flight tracked, up to 2 hours free waiting
Trip details
Your details
- We confirm the car and driver
- You pay by cardA Yoco payment link, charged in rand and protected by 3-D Secure. Nothing is charged before this.
- Driver details the day beforeName, phone number and car, sent to you on WhatsApp.
- Licensed tourist transport operator
- Passengers insured on every trip
- Drivers with professional permits
- GPS-tracked cars
Plan your whole stay
Add your flight dates and we lay out the days: the airport both ways, Cape Point, the Winelands, and free days in between. Change any day and the price for the whole trip updates.
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Peak +15%
Why book a private driver
A group tour runs to a timetable. A hire car means driving on the left, navigating and parking at every stop. With your own driver you see the same places on your schedule, and nobody in your group has to drive.
Two people on a full day pay £98 each, in a car of their own.
Airport transfers from Cape Town International
The drive from CPT to the City Bowl or the V&A Waterfront is about 25 minutes outside rush hour. Prices are one way and per vehicle. A return is twice the one-way price.
When you land
- We track your flightIf it lands early or late, your driver adjusts. You don't need to message us.
- Your driver waits in the arrivals hallHolding a sign with your name, at international or domestic arrivals.
- Up to 2 hours of free waitingAfter you land, for passport control, bags and delays.
- Driver details the day beforeName, phone number and car, sent to you on WhatsApp.
A driver for the day
Full day is 10 hours and 200 km, half day is 5 hours and 100 km. Your driver waits at each stop. Four days people ask us for most:
How a Cape Point day usually runs
A full day, about nine hours door to door. Your driver adjusts the order to the weather and the crowds, and you can drop or add stops.
- 8:30 amPickup at your hotelCity Bowl, Waterfront or Atlantic seaboard.
- 9:15 amChapman's Peak DrivePhoto stop at the lookout over Hout Bay.
- 10:45 amBoulders BeachThe African penguin colony in Simon's Town.
- 12:30 pmCape PointLighthouse walk, lunch, then the Cape of Good Hope.
- 3:45 pmKalk BayHarbour, coffee and the coast road home.
- 5:30 pmBack at your hotelInside the 10 hours, no extra charge.
Our Lexus sedans
SAMA 2 in black and SAMA 3 in white. Both are Lexus ES 300h hybrids, owned by us and registered on SAMA plates, and quiet on the long drives to Cape Point and the Winelands.
“Our second trip with SAMA and always the best. Big thanks to our driver Clifton, helpful, very respectful and professional. We enjoyed our time with him a lot and will be back.”
“Everything they agreed with us turned out better than agreed. Special thanks to our driver Omar for his manners and good judgement in every situation, and a great plan for each day. I recommend him to everyone.”
Prices
Per vehicle, including the driver, fuel, parking and road tolls. Entry fees, such as Cape Point, and meals are extra. From 15 December to 10 January, prices are 15% higher.
Pounds shown at £1 = R21.50. You pay by card in rand.
Included in every booking
The price you were quoted
Fixed when you book, with fuel, parking and road tolls included. Nothing is added for traffic, waiting at stops or the time of day.
Licensed and insured
An accredited tourist transport operator with an operating licence. Passengers are insured on every trip.
Drivers employed by us
Cape Town based and English speaking. Each one holds a Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
GPS-tracked cars
Every car is fitted with GPS tracking.
One driver from start to finish
The same person drives you all day, and on multi-day trips, every day.
A person on WhatsApp
Our Cape Town team confirms each booking and answers changes on the same number.
Child seats
On request. The first seat is free, a second is £7.
Card payment after we confirm
A Yoco payment link, protected by 3-D Secure. Nothing is charged before we confirm.
Questions
Is the price per person?
No. It covers the vehicle and driver: up to 3 passengers in the sedan, 7 in the people carrier and 6 in the luxury van.
Is it safe to get around Cape Town?
With a driver, the parts visitors worry about are taken care of: unfamiliar roads, parking, and getting back to your hotel at night. Our drivers know the city and hold professional driving permits, every car is GPS-tracked, and passengers are insured on every trip.
How much luggage fits?
The sedan takes 3 medium suitcases. The people carrier and the luxury van take 8. If you have more or larger bags, add a note when you book and we will suggest the right car.
How do I pay?
After we confirm the booking, we send a Yoco card payment link. You pay in South African rand and your bank converts it, so your statement can differ slightly from the pounds or dollars shown here. Nothing is charged before we confirm.
Are prices higher over Christmas and New Year?
Yes. From 15 December to 10 January, prices are 15% higher. These dates are marked in the booking calendar, and the price updates when you choose one.
What if my flight is delayed?
We track it and move the pickup. Waiting is free for up to 2 hours after you land. After that, extra time is charged at the hourly rate in our price list.
Can we change stops during the day?
Yes, as long as you stay within the hours and kilometres booked. Tell your driver on the day.
Do the drivers speak English?
Yes, all of them.
Should I tip the driver?
It is up to you and never expected. In South Africa, guests who tip usually give around 10% for a full day.
How do I cancel?
Send us a WhatsApp message up to 24 hours before pickup and we refund in full. If you cancel later than that, or do not show, we refund 50%.