About Us

At the heart of our company is Ignatius “Iggy” Potgieter, a passionate and experienced travel expert with over 10 years in the Southern African luxury travel market. Having led numerous tours as a private guide, Iggy is deeply familiar with every corner of Southern Africa, from the bustling streets of Cape Town to the remote wilderness of Botswana. With a National Diploma in Eco-Tourism Management and a love for wildlife photography, Iggy brings a unique blend of expertise and enthusiasm to every journey he curates.

Whether you’re traveling in a small group or seeking a personalized, individual experience, Iggy understands the specific needs and expectations of discerning travelers. His commitment to creating memorable and tailored experiences ensures that every tour is seamless, authentic, and truly unforgettable.

Iggy is joined by his wife, the creative force behind the operation. With a keen eye for detail, she ensures that every aspect of the tour—from accommodations to excursions—is perfectly suited to the client’s preferences and of the highest quality. Together, they make sure that your journey is more than just a trip; it’s a carefully crafted adventure designed around your dreams.

Let us take care of the details, so you can focus on enjoying the beauty and adventure of Southern Africa.

Experiences you will remember forever

Jacqi Breitenbach, Tripadvisor.

We booked a full day Cape Point and Peninsula Tour and a full day ‘Best of Cape Town’ and winelands tour with Africa Embraced Tours. Iggy tailored our personal interests and expectations to match his passion and knowledge for the beauty and history of South Africa. Both tours covered all the city highlights and have exceeded our expectations. Many thanks to Iggy who gave us two wonderful and eventful days!

Kristin Meintjes Efskind

Iggy made our dream come true. He organised accomodation and activities for the 32 of us for the whole week. We just thoroughly enjoyed everything, from touring the peninsula, the wine lands and safari experience to the fantastic meals and hotels. Iggy was one step ahead the whole time and there were absolutely no difficulties with anything. We also very much appreciated the personalised itinerary, bottle of wine and water which was delivered to all our hotel rooms. We learnt so much about South Africa during our stay and will be back.

Ellen Bryan

Iggy is a phenomenal tour guide, and he put together an exceptional itinerary at Cape Point as well as Stellenbosch. He is a lovely person to be around which is very important when you’re spending 8 hours/day with him. His knowledge of the area is unparalleled, and he was engaging with everyone in our group. He chose a selection of wineries that catered to everyone’s tastes, and he made the day flow seamlessly from start to finish. I also found out Iggy helps put together safaris, and I would not hesitate to hire him in the future. You can tell he is incredibly passionate about South Africa and knows an enormous amount about its people, animals, and history. We loved our time with him.

Jane H Chad

Had a fantastic day with Iggy, who gave us a flavour of Cape Town for our first ever visit. With little known insights into the sights and culture, the tour was beautifully paced, segueing into some wine tasting and a lovely walk around the botanical gardens after lunch. What a great introduction to a wonderful city.

Pedro, Tripadvisor

We took the penguin time private tour with Iggy. He was an excellent host and offered us all the possibilities to make the best out of day where the weather was not the best. He offered to us water, free WiFi on board, snacks, ... He gave us plenty of information and helped us to understand much better Cape Town and South Africa. Highly recommendable. We would certainly recommend him.