About Bites & Sites
Here, at Bites and Sites Food Tours we are a small team bound by a shared vision for our town and for our people. We love our Rainbow Nation; as a result we are passionate about sharing its flavours and its heart with visitors. We therefore consider it a privilege to be part of this family.
The Team that makes it all happen
A journey of community and friendship since 2010.
Simone Jacobs
Mrs Pro-Active, English and German Tour guide
I love food, I love history and I love Stellenbosch and to be able to share that with visitors from all over the world - that is just a blessing!
Marlene Joubert
Sincere lover of words. Tour guide.
Although my roots will forever be in the wide plains of the Great Karoo region where I grew up, I have a special appreciation for the unique abundance of beauty, arts and culture of Stellenbosch.
Juliana Rossouw
Historian. English and German tour guide
Stellenbosch is my "Alma Mater", my home town. Ex-remedial teacher, I decided to follow a new dream as guide: to share the history, people and food of my town with visitors from all around the world.
Louise Smit
Artist. Tour guide
Coming from an arty background, I like to let my imagination run, picturing life in Stellenbosch through the centuries. Nothing makes me happier than to see my guests enjoying our time exploring.
Rest in Power - Mama Evelyn Swartbooi
Poster child for tourism in Kayamandi
Community leader / one of the cooks featured in award-winning book "Curry". Her food and smile got our red apron in newspapers, blogs, even on-air. Her legacy with us lives on through her children.
Rest in Power - Vuyo Swartbooi
Singer. Kayamandi host and cook
Staying true to his mother's legacy, Vuyo was an easy-going host and made cooking seem effortless. He was an experienced chorister with a wonderful spirit and the sparkle in his eye will be sorely missed.
Sapho Swartbooi
Fashionista. Kayamandi cook and hostess
Our millennial. Sapho first started cooking for our groups during her school holidays. She has a dazzling smile (spitting image of her granny), beautiful voice and will likely sing if you ask nicely.
Charles Muchineripi
Good guy. Kayamandi entrepreneur
Charles hails from Zimbabwe where he and his brother learnt to do soap stone carvings as children. Now an entrepreneur, he finds the time to source quaint, recycled gifts for our Kayamandi guests.
Horea Marinescu
Motorcyclist, Engineer, Tourist Guide
My love and passion for Tourism (and motorcycles) shines through when enjoying a chat and my quick wit keeps the smile on your dial.
Celeste Duthie
Nature lover, Artist, Tourist Guide
Hiking, cycling, art and my country are my loves and they led me to become a tourist guide where I could share my passions with the guests I meet.
Samkela Mhlakaza
Entrepreneur, Father, Kayamandi Guide
Owner and creator of the People's Brand- Kasilam Wear, a respected businessman, father and the best person to show you Kayamandi
Rest in Power - Lamees Petersen
Mrs On Time, Mother, Tourist Guide
We are heartbroken at the loss of Lamees. She was a true lighthouse to so many, guiding with grace and joviality. "I'm saying Hello to my magic, my voice and my power to do anything I put my mind to!" Powerful words from an amazing person who continuously gave 200% to anything she did.
Anne Engelbrecht
CURIOUS, POSSIBILITIES, GUIDING
The easiest way to learn more about the culture of where you are is to explore on foot, share food and stories. Memories are made from what you see and remember.
