Travel was always something I wanted to do growing up and my first travel-related job was as a tour guide in Europe. From there I have gone on to travel to 60 countries and have lived in Australia, Scotland and France. When I started Hotspots2c it was pretty much just me and my bus, and the support of my family. When I’m not focused on work I’m with my family or can be found practising my French or reading with a glass of wine.
About Us
Company
More than just a trip – we connect all the dots for you, bringing together Southern Africa’s best spots to see with authentic local experiences, while ensuring part of your trip fee supports meaningful travel with purpose, creating a positive impact in the communities we visit.
Through our #tour2Cchange movement, we invite travellers to tour to see the change by being the change and travel with purpose. Every journey focuses on helping protect nature, support local communities, and preserve Southern Africa for future generations.
Established in 2007, Hotspots2c has grown to be one of South Africa’s favourite tour operators. Based in the Cape Town region, we offer scheduled group, private and tailor-made tours primarily to the Western Cape along the Garden Route, Addo and Kruger National Park and beyond.
Hotspots2c is the brainchild of Western Cape local, Johan Du Toit – a seasoned globetrotter who has travelled to more than 60 countries to date. We are owner-operated and offer easy and affordable touring options. Our passengers enjoy the convenience of a small tour and the luxury of choice – from activity options to where you stay.
At Hotspots2c, we do not want to be the largest tour operator in South Africa; we simply want to show off our beautiful country the best way we know. Being privately owned gives us independence and flexibility and is a competitive advantage in our quality control and accountability. We pay meticulous attention to itineraries and tap into our creativity when we plan our tours. Our bespoke itineraries and own luxury vehicle fleet can accommodate any group size to visit your preferred destination in Southern Africa.
Behind-the-scenes, our dedicated team has a cumulative industry experience of more than 150 years.
We are a unified company that believes travel is more than just visiting a place but it’s about building relationships, making a positive change and about giving back to the community. That’s why we established our charity arm, 2cChange in 2016 to help achieve our goal in making a positive difference in the areas we travel through.
Ask Us
Office hours line
0027 21 180 3615
0027 72 998 6622
Emergency after hours
+27 79 983 0812
Street Address
13 Gardner Williams Ave,
Paardevlei, Somerset West,
7110, South Africa
Office Hours
Weekdays 8am - 5pm
Our Team
Since 2007, the Hotspots2c Adventure Tours’ team has been committed to making planning a trip to Southern Africa as quick, easy and convenient as possible. Our talented team, with an accumulative 150 years of travel industry experience, is dedicated to maximising your travel experience. By employing our collective skills and creativity we are able to design unique, unforgettable tour itineraries that, along with our own fleet of modern vehicles and diverse team of local guides, bring the magic of Southern Africa to life. Be sure to also refer to our sister company, Africa Select Journey’s luxury tour packages offers at www.africaselect.co.za
Johan du Toit
Owner & Founder
Marc Whitmill
Marketing Director
I believe that hard work, determination and passion will take you where you want to go, and if you don’t apply those things to what you’re doing, then you shouldn’t be doing it. That’s why, after my first job as a travel consultant in London back in 1999, I still find myself in the travel industry. When I’m not drinking beer I can usually be found participating in or training for an endurance event; cooking up gourmet dishes, or travelling through the Cape Winelands.
Gerhard Pretorius
Tour Guide
Before I became a guide with Hotspots2c I spent many years training tour guides, so it’s safe to say that I LOVE the travel industry. I love being on the road and getting to see all that our beautiful country has to offer. While I am a scuba-diving enthusiast, I also love South Africa’s Kruger National Park and all it has to offer, we really do have something special in this country. Internationally, I’d have to say that Singapore is a firm favourite.
