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Walking through Bo Kaap

Yayga Arend takes you on a stroll in his Bo Kaap

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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