This is South Africa’s most beautiful city, home to a sizeable Jewish population and many accommodations close to Synagogues dotted across the city.
It is no exaggeration when we say Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities (besides our beloved Jerusalem of course) in the world. Enjoyed by millions of visitors a year, and highly rated for its incredibly diverse scenery, from 3000 feet mountains, set above pristine bays, powder white beaches and picturesque coastal neighbourhoods.
There is a host of major tourism highlights like taking a cable car up to the top of Table Mountain, or visiting the amazing meeting point of two large ocean currents in front of the Cape of Good Hope, to a quirky African Penguin colony set on a peaceful section of False Bay.
Heading into a north easterly direction, you arrive at the most beautiful wine estates, of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek, with a few of them offering Kosher wines. Historic wine trams, hiking trails deep in beautiful granite mountain reserves, and exciting family friendly active mountain biking, play-parks and African markets, make this area a desirable tourist destination.
Slightly further out is the incredible Walker Bay, home to some of the largest populations of Southern Right Whales in the world, as well as occasional Humpback Whales and Orca species. At the centre of this bay’s whale tourism industry is a town called Hermanus., a perfect weekend away, or stopover destination, with cliff walks, and Whale boat cruises, or Sea Kayaking with experienced guides.
This is a wonderful extension to any Cape Town stay or en-route to the Garden Route. The Jewish community is also thriving in Cape Town, with over 10 Orthodox Shuls to choose from, and a handful of Kosher restaurants to enjoy. Our relationships with some of the Rabbis and their families mean you will be welcomed to their Shabbat Services with open arms, and lovely hospitality.
