Bo Kaap is the historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town and well-known for its cobble streets and beautiful, brightly coloured houses.

Located on the slopes of Signal Hill, Bo Kaap is situated just beyond the rush and busyness of the city centre but still conveniently positioned.

The Iziko Bo Kaap Museum is a huge attraction to this lively suburb and sees many visitors from all over the world each year. It highlights the cultural contribution made by early Muslim settlers, many of whom were skilled tailors, carpenters, shoe makers and builders.

Guests who are in Cape Town around new years are urged to celebrate the incoming new year at the ‘coon carnival’, a huge street carnival where hundreds of men, women and children dressed in bright colours, shiny suits and hats march from the Grand Parade to Green Point Stadium while singing and dancing.

Bo Kaap is also home to one of Cape Town’s oldest traditions, the daily noon gun that was once used as a time signal for ships anchored in the bay.

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