Etchells En Route

Meet Your Tour Guide

John Etchells

My name is John Etchells and I am a South African citizen resident in Cape Town, South Africa. After graduating from a top-tier university, I worked in corporate environments for many years, both locally and abroad. I consider myself an entrepreneur, with projects and ventures related to consulting, importing, and now tourism.

 

I spent 15 years working abroad, which allowed me to immerse myself in and understand a range of cultures, customs, and languages. It exposed me to travel opportunities that stimulated my love for travel and tourism. My more than a dozen years living and working in mainland China provided the opportunity and foundation to learn and grow more holistically. The history, geography, customs, and cultures of my own country now hold a new fascination for me, which I am passionate about sharing with all my travel friends!

 

I am a qualified and registered Tourist Guide with the Department of Tourism in South Africa, allowing me to share my knowledge and passion with tourists from all over the globe.

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Booking Form For CTO-6 (Customised Itinerary)

We will structure a customized itinerary for your specific needs and time duration on request. We will require at least a month notice for planning and costing the tour itinerary.

Booking form for CTO-5:

This 2 day excursion heads up the West Coast of Cape Town. It combines history in the form of historic fossils, ancient human culture of the San people with beer tasting, good food and wine.

Booking form for CTO-4:

Namaqualand, a semi-desert region in South Africa, is renowned for its breathtaking transformation each spring (August to September). 

Booking form for CTO-3:

Travel the scenic route along the coast to Hermanus, a historic fishing village. Stop along the way to view penguins in Betty’s Bay in their natural habitat. Enjoy the fine wines in the Hemel en Aarde valley (valley of Heaven and Earth).

Booking form for CTO-2:

This 3 day exclusive luxury tour combines history and culture, Wine, and Safaris from the Western Cape and into the Karroo regions of South Africa.

Booking form for CTO-1:

Undertake this 5-day road trip with us and enjoy some of the best experiences South Africa has to offer!

Booking form for CTD-8

Tour the Castle of Good Hope and enjoy a Private Cape Town City Walking Tour including Bo-Kaap

Booking form for CTD-7:

Explore the V&A Waterfront and Robben Island

Booking form for CTD-6:

The Whale and Penguin Tour and Lunch

Booking form for CTD-5:

The Big 5 Game Safari and Lunch

Booking form for CTD-4:

Explore The Cape Winelands Route (3 wineries)

Booking form for CTD-3:

Explore Table Mountain and Lion’s Head

Booking form for CTD-2:

Explore Constantia Wine Estate & Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Booking form for CTD-1:

Explore Table Mountain, Cape Point Nature reserve and Boulders Beach African Penguins