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Around Africa in 65 days

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Around Africa in 65 days is luxury adventure trip conceived by Ker & Downey Africa.  It has been inspired by the Jules Verne’s novel Around the World in Eighty Days. Ker & Downey Africa a luxury travel company, are a community of explorers, mindful travellers, and adventurous souls.  Driven by a shared passion for the continent they… Continue reading Around Africa in 65 days

Destination Management Company wins World Travel Award

Ker & Downey Africa has been named Africa’s Leading Destination Management Company at the 2025 World Travel Awards. This marks the company’s third consecutive win at the prestigious event celebrating excellence in African tourism and travel services. The award recognises their commitment to redefining luxury African travel through rare, immersive journeys that go beyond the… Continue reading Destination Management Company wins World Travel Award

Babylonstoren Wine

Straw sign at Babylonstoren

The Babylonstoren estate located between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch in South Africa is many things to many different people.  To some it is a healing garden, to others it is perhaps the finest farm shop the Cape Province has to offer, and you can argue over its hotel and fine dining opportunities the estate offers.  What you cannot dispute however is… Continue reading Babylonstoren Wine

Cape Town Helicopters

Cape Town Helicopters fly us into and around this spectacular South African city. Nothing is quite as special as watching a helicopter coming into land.  Especially knowing that it is doing so, expressly to pick you up and whisk you away in style.   Tour operators Ker & Downey Africa create high end personalised travel arrangements for… Continue reading Cape Town Helicopters

Island View Tours

When Wayne and Lauren Barnard created Island View Tours to make a difference to the Cape Town tourism industry. It was while they were taking their ritual afternoon walk along the picturesque Bloubergstrand promenade. Looking out onto the glistening Atlantic with Robben Island in full view they decided that the time was right, and Island… Continue reading Island View Tours

Sarah Morris Interview

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Born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa, Sarah Morris leads the Private Client Division at Ker & Downey Africa, bringing unmatched expertise and passion to the table. As one of the company’s most experienced travel professionals, Sarah has explored 15 African countries, equipping her with invaluable firsthand knowledge to craft seamless and unforgettable African… Continue reading Sarah Morris Interview

La Colombe Not Just a Meal

La Colombe Not Just a Meal—More a Memory to Last a Lifetime Some call him artisan. Others say he is a showman.  There are even a few, who claim he is genius.  But however, you choose to describe him, and all the words above fit, he is, first and foremost, a chef.   That said, James Gaag is not… Continue reading La Colombe Not Just a Meal

Cape Town -Short Stay Guide

Distance signs at Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Introduction Nestled below the iconic Table Mountain in front of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Town is an exciting destination for travellers. Known to locals as “The Mother City” it is the largest city in the Western Cape province of South Africa.  It is consistently voted as one of the best cities in the world. Cape Town… Continue reading Cape Town -Short Stay Guide