Newlands
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Kirstenbosch is a generous garden to explore slowly, with the eastern slopes of Table Mountain rising behind it. Look…
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Cape Town.
With salaam.
Extraordinary landscapes. A living Muslim heritage.
Come and get to know our city with us.
Mountains, ocean, and a city to get to know.
↓There’s a story
behind the colour.
Let us show you around.From the lanes of Bo-Kaap to the kramats around the Cape, Muslim life is part of the story of this city.
We’re Salaam’s Cape Town, a guide to Muslim Cape Town written by people who live here. Join a heritage walk, plan a retreat, or let us help you find a good way to spend a few days here.
Meet the Cape through its history ↗
1794South Africa’s first mosque,
South Africa’s first mosque,
on Dorp Street.
Auwal Masjid is South Africa’s first mosque. Its story takes you from Tuan Guru’s imprisonment on Robben Island to a community establishing a place to pray on Dorp Street.
Follow the people and places that shaped Muslim life at the Cape, then see where their stories continue today.
Read the story ↗Explore the full chronology →Make a day of it.
A few good places to begin.
Simon's Town
Boulders Beach penguins
The penguin colony at Boulders is one of the peninsula’s most distinctive wildlife encounters. Boardwalks let you watch…
Meet at Auwal Masjid, Bo-Kaap
Walk Bo-Kaap with us
Our Bo-Kaap walk connects the neighbourhood’s streets with the stories of Auwal Masjid and Tana Baru. It is a chance to ask…
Illustrated film
Where to stay,
eat and pray.
Where to base yourself, what to eat, and how to get around. A guide made with Muslim visitors in mind.
Read the FAQs ↗Your Cape Town, thoughtfully planned.
A few days away or a retreat with your group. Tell us what you have in mind.
Plan a visit with us ↗