Direct from London Heathrow
There are direct overnight flights from London Heathrow to Cape Town International (CPT), about 11 to 12 hours. We track your flight and meet you in the arrivals hall. See Cape Town airport transfers.
For UK travellers · Cape Town
Private driver & chauffeur in Cape Town for UK travellers
Flying in from Britain? Your Cape Town private driver meets you at the airport and looks after the days that follow: Cape Point, the Winelands, the city and the Garden Route, in your own vehicle, at your pace.
5.0 on Tripadvisor · 52 reviews · Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025Before you fly
Cape Town for UK travellers: good to know
Hardly any jet lag
Cape Town is on SAST (UTC+2) all year: 2 hours ahead of the UK in the British winter (GMT) and 1 hour ahead during British Summer Time.
Same side of the road
South Africa drives on the left, like the UK. With your own driver you never have to: no hire car, no parking, no wrong turns after a night flight.
Your winter is our summer
The seasons are reversed: December to February is summer in Cape Town, while it is winter at home.
Rand, with approx pounds
Prices are in South African Rand. Our booking page shows your price in Rand with an approximate amount in pounds, so you can budget before you fly.
Bring a plug adapter
South Africa uses its own round-pin plugs, so UK three-pin plugs do not fit. A travel adapter sorts it.
Popular with UK guests
Days our UK guests book most
- Cape Town airport transfer: met at arrivals after the overnight flight, straight to your hotel.
- Cape Point day trip: Chapman’s Peak, the Cape of Good Hope and the Boulders Beach penguins.
- Winelands day: Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, you taste, we drive.
- Garden Route & multi-day trips: the same driver-guide all the way.
- Chauffeur service in Cape Town: a driver for your whole stay.
A full day includes up to 9 hours with your driver-guide (up to 10 for a same-day Hermanus return), collected from and returned to your accommodation. Tipping works much like at home; our guide on how much to tip a driver in Cape Town has the details.
Licensed vehicle · PrDP driver with valid licence · Third-party insurance
Tripadvisor reviews
From a guest from London
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 52 reviews on Tripadvisor, Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025. Quoted word for word.
★★★★★“My daughter and I booked Andre for a day trip on the Cape Peninsula. … We had so much fun and saw so much. Andre was a great driver and guide and the perfect gentleman.”
★★★★★“Travelling with Andre is like travelling with a good friend. He is warm, considerate and a joy to be with on your journey through South Africa.”
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can we book from the UK before we fly?
Yes. Send your dates on WhatsApp (+27 69 998 1525) or by email, and we send a personalised itinerary and quote. Payment is by secure card payment link.
Do you charge in pounds?
Our prices are in South African Rand. Our booking page shows your price in Rand with an approximate amount in pounds; your card is charged in Rand and your bank converts it.
Is the time difference a problem for planning?
Hardly. Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of the UK in the British winter (GMT) and 1 hour ahead during British Summer Time, so we answer WhatsApp messages during your day.
Will we need to drive?
No. South Africa drives on the left, like the UK, but with your own driver you never need to: no hire car, no parking, no unfamiliar roads after a long flight.
Planning Cape Town from the UK?
Send your dates and we’ll plan your days with you, before you fly.