With Cape Town having so much to offer and the holiday period being a limited number of days we listed 5 things that you should prioritise to do when visiting Cape Town.
We’ve mixed the categories up to include things to do, places to see and where to eat.
So here are our five things that you should do as soon as possible when in Cape Town:
Hike up Signal Hill
This may not be for everyone but it’s rewarding and offers a spectacular view of Cape Town.
If you love hiking and a 2km uphill hike is not an issue then the first thing you should do in Cape Town is climb Signal hill. The view of the city and the ocean is breathtaking.
People from all around the globe visit Cape Town to experience this view.
Tip: Take lunch, water, cap and your camera.
The Butchers Wife Restaurant
The Butchers Wife is a friendly vibrant Halaal restaurant in Belgravia Road, Athlone.
Their exceptionally tasty and well-presented food offer good value for money and as they put it “We sell what we eat”.
Their menu includes pizzas, pasta, grills, steaks, burgers and chicken wings. They also offer a nice range of drinks such as Pina Colada, FEHMZ Cocktails, and mixed fruit juices.
Some dessert options include banana and chocolate spring rolls, baked cheesecake, pecan nut pie and peppermint crisp.
If you already had something to eat, you could also just stop by for an espresso, red cappuccino or chai latte.
15 Belgravia Road, Athlone
Cape Town
021 696 2007
http://www.thebutcherswife.co.za
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Situated on the slopes of Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch is regarded as one of the great botanic gardens of the world.
With over 2500 species of plants, a fragrance garden and a medicinal garden you can immerse yourself in all that Garden has to offer.
While you can visit any time of the year, Summer usually offers the best experience. Don’t forget to pack a picnic basket.
Cape Agalhus – Tip of Africa
Being able to visit the most Southern tip of Africa is in itself an accomplishment that many would only dream off.
Cape Agulhas is rich in history as the seas are well known to be a dangerous passage where over 150 ships have met their end. This is where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet and is one of the places referred to in the Quran:
مَرَجَ الْبَحْرَيْنِ يَلْتَقِيَانِ
“He brought together the two seas and saline”
بَيْنَهُمَا بَرْزَخٌ لَا يَبْغِيَانِ
“In between is a partition of varying density to keep the distinction (without discord) in the person of the Prophet.”
There are over 200 bird species found in the park and also has one of the largest lakes in Africa spanning 8x3km which is home to many water birds including Pelicans and Flamingos.
Sabria’s
As they claim, “A trip to Cape Town isn’t complete without a visit to Sabria’s.”
Sabria’s, with over 40 years of experience in the food industry is a family-run establishment, which is run by the same owners of the popular Cosy Corner in Wynberg, Cape Town.
They offer a friendly, homely experience in an elegant fine dining setting.
You can expect sumptuous Cape Malay and Indian inspired curry dishes, prime grills, seafood, burgers, salads and pastas.
119 Ottery Road, Wynberg, Cape Town
http://www.sabrias.co.za
021 761 5247
Halaal accommodation in Cape Town
Cape Town has a host of Muslim owned Halaal BnB’s and Self Catering apartments.
If you enjoyed this article or visited any or all of the above places let us know how your experience was in the comments section below.
