This week I went to Wildfire to get my 8th tattoo!
I’ve been going to Wildfire ever since I got my first tattoo (somewhere back in the early noughties) and don’t think I will ever go anywhere else. First situated above Purple Turtle, they then moved around the corner to Burg Street, then to Buiten Street off Long, before settling into their awesome new shop on Long Street next door to Zula. They have also opened a branch in Canal Walk.
Started by Manuela and Simon, Wildfire have developed a cult following, with people coming from all over the world to be inked by the supremely talented Manuela and her team. I’ve been inked by a few different Wildfire artists, including Simon, Garth, Julian, Andro, Dave and Lee – all of which are hugely talented (and many of which are rather easy on the eye too, hehe).
What you need to know:
Wildfire Shops
192 Long Street
(Next door to Zula Sound Bar)
Cape Town city centre
021 424 0877 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 021 424 0877 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ph/fx
infotown@tattoo.co.za
Monday to Friday 10:00-17:30, Sat 10:00-14:00Shop 480 Canal Walk
(Entrance Eight)
Century City
021 551 5722 ph/fx
infocanal@tattoo.co.za
Monday to Sunday 9:00-21:00
Costs
The starting price for tattoos is R500 minimum, with prices going up from that point. Size, location, colour and detail affect the final cost.
For more information on procedures and so on, visit the Wildfire tattoo FAQ page.
