Xolani is the backbone of Uthando Excursion Experiences!
Xolani is our specialist Excursion Facilitator & Storyteller with advanced qualifications in Education, Training, and Development from the University of the Western Cape, along with a certificate in Site Guiding—blending his love for learning, culture, and social upliftment!
Since joining Uthando in 2012, Xolani has played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Uthando Excursions in uplifting and empowering the communities it directly supports, which is further emphasised by the recognitions he has received from the tourism industry, including the Lilizela Tourism Awards – finalist in 2015 and 3rd runner-up in 2017! These awards recognise and reward ethical tourism players and businesses who work passionately and with pride to deliver a world-class service to their guests.
Xolani’s world-class storytelling abilities, are deployed within Uthando Excursions, connecting visitors to the South African story, and taking them on a journey through the past, present, and the brighter future that Uthando aims to create for South African’s through tourism, collaboration, & innovation.
An important part of Xolani’s role within Uthando Excursions is building meaningful connections between visitors and the community projects that are visited. He is more than a guide. He is a translator, a storyteller, and an advocate for the good work that is being done within the various community projects supported by Uthando Excursions.
A proud family man, Xolani is known for his humility, warmth, and passion for storytelling—sharing South Africa’s past, present, and future with sincerity and hope.
Thanks to Xolani, Uthando Excursions have been recognised with 5 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards in a row, and counting, which helps us to continue impacting in-need communities around Cape Town!



Xolani is the backbone of Uthando Excursion Experiences!
Xolani is our specialist Excursion Facilitator & Storyteller with advanced qualifications in Education, Training, and Development from the University of the Western Cape, along with a certificate in Site Guiding—blending his love for learning, culture, and social upliftment!
Since joining Uthando in 2012, Xolani has played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Uthando Excursions in uplifting and empowering the communities it directly supports, which is further emphasised by the recognitions he has received from the tourism industry, including the Lilizela Tourism Awards – finalist in 2015 and 3rd runner-up in 2017! These awards recognise and reward ethical tourism players and businesses who work passionately and with pride to deliver a world-class service to their guests.
Xolani’s world-class storytelling abilities, are deployed within Uthando Excursions, connecting visitors to the South African story, and taking them on a journey through the past, present, and the brighter future that Uthando aims to create for South African’s through tourism, collaboration, & innovation.
An important part of Xolani’s role within Uthando Excursions is building meaningful connections between visitors and the community projects that are visited. He is more than a guide. He is a translator, a storyteller, and an advocate for the good work that is being done within the various community projects supported by Uthando Excursions.
A proud family man, Xolani is known for his humility, warmth, and passion for storytelling—sharing South Africa’s past, present, and future with sincerity and hope.
Thanks to Xolani, Uthando Excursions have been recognised with 5 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards in a row, and counting, which helps us to continue impacting in-need communities around Cape Town!


