About us
About Gecko Travel & Tours
WHO WE ARE
Gecko Travel & Tours is known for our reliability and outstanding personalised and informative service.
Sharon and Nelis Louw own and operate Gecko Travel & Tours. This family business runs from Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, where the Louw’s have lived for many years. Their extensive local knowledge means that they know exactly where to find the restaurants with the tastiest menus, where to buy great South African wines, which beaches are nature lovers’ favourites, where and when to spot whales, where to satisfy your craving for retail therapy with world-class shopping and, most importantly, where to find the best coffee!
2015
First TripAdvisor award
R5M
Public liability cover
Certificate of Excellence
Rated "Excellent" by travellers every year since 2015
The fully accredited and enthusiastic team of tour guides operate according to the Six P’s: they are prepared, punctual, polite, patient, professional and passionate. Sharon and her eager team believe in providing service and safety while making sure that everyone has fun. Flexibility and adaptability ensures that your tour suits your needs and includes the things that you and your family want to experience.
Gecko Travel & Tours supports and employs various eco-friendly and responsible tourism practices. We also support Arrive Alive, South Africa’s national road safety campaign. We are proud recipients of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for Excellence 2015, 2016, 2017 2018, 2019 and are rated as “Excellent” by TripAdvisor travellers.
The private
tour difference
Every Gecko tour is fully private — no shared buses, no compromised itineraries. Your guide, your pace, your experience.
Fully Private
Your tour, your group only. No strangers, no compromises, no rushed itineraries.
Expert Guides
Passionate, knowledgeable local guides who bring the Garden Route's stories to life.
Safe & Reliable
Air-conditioned vehicles, fully accredited guides and a Plettenberg Bay base that's been at this since 2005.
Hotel Pickup
Door-to-door collection from your hotel, guesthouse or airport — your day starts where you're staying.
Ready to Explore Southern Africa?
Whether it’s a day tour through the Garden Route, a multi-day adventure, shuttle service between Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay, we’re ready when you are.