We are Craig and Kirsten Bruun — born and raised in Jo'burg and the East Rand, living in London and Kent for over twenty years. If you are visiting the UK for the first time, or just want someone who gets it, we are your people.
We are Craig and Kirsten Bruun — born and raised in Jo'burg and the East Rand, living in London and Kent for over twenty years. If you are visiting the UK for the first time, or just want someone who gets it, we are your people.
London is our favourite city in the world — and from where we live in Kent, it has never been more reachable. Sevenoaks to Charing Cross in under 35 minutes on Southeastern. Ebbsfleet on the HS1 high-speed line to St Pancras in just 18 minutes. This is not a day trip from afar — this is our city, on our doorstep, and we love showing it off. Tower Bridge at dusk. The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace. The thunder of hooves at Horse Guards Parade. The chaos and colour of Borough Market. There is nothing quite like it, and we never get tired of it.
But step out of London and into Kent — the Garden of England — and a whole other world opens up. Canterbury Cathedral, standing since the year 597. Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Leeds Castle, sitting on its lake like something from a fairy tale. The White Cliffs of Dover, stretching out over the Channel. We live among all of this, in Ivy Hatch near Sevenoaks — close to Tunbridge Wells, an hour from London, and well placed for everything.
Further afield, we love a longer day out. Duxford Imperial War Museum — a personal favourite, and any South African who grew up going to air shows will understand why. Oxford and Cambridge for those who want to feel the weight of history. Portsmouth for those who want Nelson's flagship and the sea. Wherever you want to go, we know how to get there, what to see first, and where to eat.
We are not tour guides reading from a script. We are your South African family in the UK — people who understand where you come from, and who genuinely love where we live.
Both Craig and Kirsten are Enhanced DBS checked and happy to show their certificates on request.
Every charge is agreed and confirmed in writing before any booking is made. No surprises. Ever.
Call or WhatsApp anytime — no charge, no obligation. We will talk through what you need and what it will cost.
Living and working in London and Kent — we know this place inside out.
Kirsten is a Joburg girl and Craig is a Springs boy from the Witwatersrand — now living in Kent for over twenty years. Before that, four years living in Borehamwood and in the heart of London's Mayfair. Dual South African and British citizens. We speak South African and British English, understand Afrikaans, and welcome visitors from across Southern Africa — South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and beyond. Everyone is welcome here.
We are not a taxi firm. We are not a tour operator. We are the South Africans in the UK you can actually call on — because we have navigated both worlds ourselves.
We meet you landside the moment you clear customs — board in hand, no fuss. From there it is entirely your call. Travel with us in the car at no charge, take the Heathrow Express or the Tube with one of us alongside you, or simply be pointed confidently in the right direction. The car, the fuel and the driving are always free. You only ever pay for our time.
You decide how much support you want — full door-to-door escort all the way to your destination, company as far as the platform, or anything in between. If it suits you better, you are welcome to travel in the car instead. The car and fuel are always free. You only ever pay for our time.
A half-day or full-day introduction to London with someone who actually lives here. Not a tour script — a real conversation about how the city works, where to go, and what to avoid.
The things no guidebook covers. British social customs, what to expect in a pub, a GP surgery, a supermarket. Honest advice from people who crossed the same cultural divide you are crossing now.
A one-to-one video or phone call before you travel. We answer your questions, review your itinerary and make sure you arrive with realistic expectations and real confidence.
We accompany you to your departure airport via the most practical route — rail, taxi or a combination — and see you checked in and through to departures before we leave.
You are welcome to travel with us in our fully electric Ford Explorer — free of charge, by prior arrangement, provided you and your luggage fit comfortably. See-You-Now-Now is not a licensed private hire or taxi service. When we travel with you by road in our own vehicle, the car, the fuel and the driving are on us — there is no charge for that. All our fees are for personal accompaniment and concierge support only. Any third-party transport — taxis, rail or otherwise — is arranged through licensed operators on your behalf and quoted separately.
Send a message or call. Tell us your dates and what you need.
A fifteen-minute call to match the right service to your trip.
Everything agreed in writing — no surprises on the day.
We meet you in person and take it from there.
Every cost is confirmed in writing before any booking is made. Call or WhatsApp us first — that conversation is always free.
The £100 daily deposit is non-refundable and reserves your date exclusively — once paid, we hold that day for you and turn away other bookings. A "day" means 8 consecutive hours. Evening and overnight arrangements are available by prior agreement and quoted separately. All costs confirmed in writing before any deposit is taken.
You have never been to the UK before. The airports are enormous, the transport is complex and everything looks different from what you imagined. We make the first day feel manageable and the rest of the trip enjoyable.
Travelling alone and want a friendly, trusted face on arrival? We are that person. We will meet you, walk with you and make sure you know exactly where you are going before we part ways.
South African parents or grandparents visiting family in the UK for the first time. We provide calm, patient, unhurried support — from the arrivals hall to the front door of the family home.
Yes — call or WhatsApp us any time. There is no charge and no obligation for an initial chat. We will talk through what you need and give you a clear idea of what we can do and what it will cost before you commit to anything.
No. See-You-Now-Now is a personal concierge and chaperone service. We do not drive you — we accompany you. Any road transport is arranged through licensed operators. Our role is to be there with you, not to be your driver.
We charge a £100 non-refundable deposit per day to secure your date. Once that deposit is paid, we hold that day exclusively for you and turn away other bookings. The balance is paid on the day in cash or by card. For remote consultations, the full £65 is paid in advance by card or bank transfer.
A day is 8 consecutive hours within normal working hours. We are available for evenings and overnight arrangements by prior agreement — these are quoted separately. After 8 hours, additional time is charged at £25 per hour as agreed on the day.
We primarily cover Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW). We are based in Ivy Hatch, Kent, which gives us easy access to both. We can also assist with departures — escorting you to check-in and seeing you through to departures before we leave.
We are based in Kent with easy access to Central London. We are happy to travel as far as Cambridge, Oxford and Portsmouth. We genuinely enjoy days out — Duxford Imperial War Museum is a personal favourite — so do ask if you have somewhere specific in mind.
We are South African by background and our service is designed with Southern African visitors in mind — but we warmly welcome anyone from Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana and across the region. We speak South African and British English and understand Afrikaans.
Yes. Both Craig and Kirsten hold Enhanced DBS certificates and are happy to show them on request. Your safety and peace of mind matter to us.
No — if we accompany you into a venue or attraction, we would ask that you cover the entry cost for both of us. We handle parking fees, congestion charges and any transport costs we arrange on your behalf. Everything is transparent and agreed in advance.
No smoking in any vehicle or transport we use. That is our only firm rule — everything else we are flexible and easy about.
Quite possibly! Rudy is our King Charles Spaniel and he loves people. On days when we both accompany you together, Rudy often comes along for the ride — at no extra charge and with very good manners.
We will tell you — clearly, in writing, before you pay a penny. We do not hide charges. Every booking comes with a full written cost breakdown confirmed before any deposit is taken. Receipts are always issued.
We are not a faceless agency. We are the South African family in the UK that you can actually call — the people who understand where you come from, because we come from there too.
Craig & Kirsten Bruun · See-You-Now-Now
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Conveniently located for Heathrow, Gatwick and Central London.
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