Cape Town & Garden Route Muslim Tour (halal) - 6 Days

Itinerary

Day 1: Cape of Good Hope

Stop At: Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point Rd, Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Hotel Pick Up is at 08h30 for the start of your full day Cape Peninsula Tour. Wonderful mountainous scenery is coupled with quaint seaside villages such as Kalk Bay and Simonstown. We travel via Hout Bay and Chapmans Peak. En Route we stop at the Kramat of Sheikh Noorul Mubeen on the Atlantic Coast.

Arriving at the Cape of Good Hope you will be rewarded with the opportunity to witness two great oceans on the same day. There will be an opportunity to walk along the cliffs from Good Hope to Cape Point.

The next stop is Simonstown Heritage Museum which was established in Amlay House (built in 1858). Some of the displays in the museum include various artefacts, handwritten kitaabs & photos pertaining to Muslim Culture.

Enjoy a lunch comprising of Fish and Chips. Optional visit to Boulders African Penguin Colony.

In Constantia visit the grave of Sheikh Abdurahman Matebe one of the oldest sites of deceased Auliyah (Friends of Allah). Sheikh Abdurahman was the last of the Malaccan Sultans, whose ancestors established the 1st Malaysian Empire.

Free Evening to enjoy Dinner. There are a number of Halal friendly options.


Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Boulders Beach Penguin Colony, Simon's Town 7995 South Africa
Boulders Beach is home to a large colony of endangered African Penguins
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: Fish and Chips at the edge of the ocean
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Luxury Halal Friendly Guest House, Villa or Hotel.

Day 2: V&A Waterfront Cape Town

Stop At: Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape
Explore the V@A Waterfront & Bo-Kaap

Hotel Pick-up is at 09h00. Your driver will drop you at the Waterfront which is the most visited attraction in South Africa. Your self- walking tour includes a boat ride in the harbour, a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium and a ride on the Cape Big Wheel. Free for lunch.

In the afternoon guests will join a 2 hour guided walking tour of the Bo - Kaap which is home to the Cape Town Muslim Community.

See the colorful houses, smell the spices of the East, hear the mosques calling for prayer, let the Cape Malay food tempt your taste buds and get a feel of what else to do in Cape Town. Highlights include Auwal Masjid, the oldest Masjid in South Africa. It was established in 1794 by Imam Abdullah bin Khardi Abdusalem also known as Tuan Guru. It contains a hand-written Quran recalled from memory by Tuan Guru. Visit the old Tailor’s House, the different colored houses, Biesmiellah Cape Malay Restaurant and the Atlas Spice Trading Centre.

The next stop is Signal Hill Ridge – A small Kramat where Muslims gather in honour of Sheikh Mohammed Hasssen Ghaibie Shah al Quadi Follower of Sheikh Yusuf of Macassar. Free for Dinner at a local Halal Restaurant.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Luxury Halal Friendly Guest House, Villa or Hotel

Day 3: Table Mountain and Aquila Private Game Reserve

Stop At: Table Mountain National Park 8001 South Africa
Table Mountain and Private Game Lodge Safari

Hotel Pick up is 08h00. Visit Table Mountain - weather permitting. (Cable Car Optional at own cost)


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Aquila Private Game Reserve, R46, Touws River, 6880, South Africa
Proceed to the Aquila Private Game Reserve, a Halal friendly Lodge situated 3 hrs drive from Cape Town. Enjoy lunch and some time to relax or visiting the Wildlife Rehabilitation center before going on a game drive followed by dinner.

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in a luxury 4 star Lodge.

Day 4: Swartberg Pass and Cango Caves in Oudtshoorn

Stop At: Swartberg Pass, 192 Buitekant Street, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
Swartberg Pass and Cango Caves

After an early morning Game Drive and breakfast we drive through the Karoo to Prince Albert situated in the Swartberg Mountains. Travel over the magnificent Swartberg Pass, recognized as being one of the most spectacular drives in South Africa. Expect to see some snow in the Winter Months. Enjoy lunch at the quaint village of Prince Albert,


Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: The Cango Caves, 328 Approximately 30km (19 miles) from town on the R, Oudtshoorn 6625 South Africa
Our next stop is the one of the great wonders of Africa. The subterranean wonderland of the Cango Caves. Go on a tour of this vast sequence of caverns, each filled with astonishing formations of glittering stalagmites and stalactites.

Overnight in Oudtshoorn. Free for Dinner.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Accommodation in a Luxury Guest House, Lodge or Villa.

Day 5: Highgate Ostrich Ranch and Knysna Waterfront

Stop At: Highgate Ostrich Show Farm, Scenic Cape Route 62 Volmoed, Oudtshoorn 6620 South Africa
The day starts with a visit to a fascinating Ostrich Show Farm where, amidst enormous flocks of these strange birds, we are shown their development from the one kg egg to the 100 kg adult bird.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Knysna Heads, Coney Glen Road, Knysna 6571 South Africa
We journey to Knysna via the Wilderness. Arriving in Knysna, there is time to discover the craftsmen, who have settled in the area from every corner of South Africa. This region has a tremendous range of arts and crafts, in all mediums. Visit the Knysna Heads where the mighty Indian Ocean rushes in and out of the
Knysna Lagoon.

Wind up the day with an optional Lagoon Sunset Cruise. There are a number of options including luxury Yachts and Ferries. This evening guests are invited to the Knysna Yacht Club for a halal Barbeque (Braai). Overnight in Knysna.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in a Luxury Guest House,Lodge or Villa.

Day 6: Mossel Bay: Seal Island and the Diaz museum.

Stop At: Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay, Western Cape
After breakfast head down to Mossel Bay. Enjoy a boat ride out to Seal Island to view seals, whales and sometimes the Great White Shark. We also explore the Diaz Museum. Lunch will be a seafood basket next to the Ocean.

After an opportunity to do some last minute shopping we drop off our guests in the early afternoon at George Airport for your onward flight or luxury coach or private transfer to Cape Town or Port Elizabeth.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch will be a Seafood Basket next to the ocean.
No accommodation included on this day.