Knysna, but not the Knysna you think
Locals help us uncover the hidden treasures of this Garden Route gem






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Yayga Arend takes you on a 1 to 2h stroll to experience his Bo Kaap, situated on the slopes of Signall Hill, and its cuisine through the stories of past and present.
Absorb the colourful facades of 18th century slave homes along cobbled streets, visit the Bo Kaap Museum as well as the oldest Mosque in the southern hemisphere before sampling a traditional Cape Malay cuisine on the balcony of the homes of the residents in ‘The Malay' Quarter. (Booking 48h in advance is advisable)
Where?
Bo Kaap Experience Cape Town
Meeting point is the Bo Kaap Museum, 71 Wale Street, Bo Kaap, Cape Town City Centre.
+27 (0) 82 921 6755
Open:
Mon-Thu: 09h 12h & 15h
Fri: 09.00 or 15.00
Sat: 09.00 or 12.00
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NEW: The one dish, served one day a week that feeds whole families at Akni in the Bo-Kaap.
Locals and visitors can discover something new during free walking tours of Cape Town.
A tribute to a woman who created magic behind the stove at the Halaal spot Cafe Zor in the Bo-Kaap.
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