Cape Town Tourism officially launched its 2025/26 Visitors’ Guide at Africa’s Travel Indaba this week, presenting a new edition that puts accessibility, inclusivity and community engagement at the forefront.
The latest edition includes artwork by learners from Oakley House High School, a school for neurodiverse learners, as part of Cape Town Tourism’s Future Tourism Leaders Programme. The learners were asked to interpret the theme “Limitless Cape Town”, resulting in illustrations that have been incorporated throughout the guide.
“These illustrations go beyond the page,” said Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. “They’re filled with imagination, hope and individuality just like the city. We’ve always said that tourism should reflect the real Cape Town – its stories, people and pulse.”
James Vos, Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, said the new guide reflects a tourism offering that is “world-class and world-wise”.
“Tourism is more than a selfie with Table Mountain. It’s a driver of growth, jobs and pride. This guide highlights our efforts to uplift communities, celebrate culture and create opportunity through storytelling,” said Vos.
The content includes the usual travel information – from food and wine to hikes and scenic views – but this year’s edition also places emphasis on experiences designed to be inclusive and accessible to a broad range of visitors.
Pamela Brennan, a teacher at Oakley House, who worked with the learners, said the project created an opportunity for learners to contribute meaningfully to a public-facing publication.
“Our learners were encouraged to dream, draw and express what Cape Town means to them. Seeing their work published has been an emotional and empowering moment. It’s shown them that their voices matter,” said Brennan.
The guide is available in print and digital formats with QR codes located around the city for instant access to the online version. According to Cape Town Tourism, further activations and campaigns are planned to raise awareness of the new guide and its community-led approach.
