Cape Peninsula

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Cape Town banner.jpg RSA Cape Peninsula - The west coast of the Peninsula.

The Cape Peninsula (Afrikaans: Kaapse Skiereiland) is in Western Cape of South Africa, encompassing the Cape Town metro area, Cape Point and the False Bay area.

An Introduction to the Region of Cape Peninsula

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Cities

  • Cape Town

More Destinations

  • Table Mountain National Park
  • Robben Island

Cape Peninsula Halal Travel Guide

Language

The primary languages are English language varieties|English and Afrikaans, varying from suburb to suburb, although both will be understood in most areas. (German) and French are available in some tourist-oriented stores, and will have a sign to this effect on the street front.

How to travel to Cape Peninsula

Fly to Cape Peninsula

CPT|Cape Town International Airport

How to get around in Cape Peninsula

Travel by train to Cape Peninsula

Train service is only available between Simon's Town and Cape Town and won't bring you to the Cape of Good Hope, so the best option is a car. Another option is one of the tours offered everywhere in Cape Town.

How to travel to Cape Peninsula by car

  • Take the roads from Cape Town southward, passing Simon's Town and the Boulders to go to the Cape of Good Hope. You will always be on the peninsula, when you are south from Table Mountain.
  • The Table Mountain National Park offers visitors some indigenous vegetation and stunning views at Cape Point.

Car rental

  • CABS Car Hire | 14 Montreal Drive, Airport Industria 1 kilometers from Cape Town International Airport ☎ +27 21 386-5500 Opening Hours: Always open
  • Avis | Cape Town International Airport ☎ +27 21 934-0330 Opening Hours: Always open
  • Tempest Car Hire - ☎ +27 21 934-3853 +27 861 836 7378 Opening Hours: Always open
  • Hertz | Cape Town International Airport ☎ +27 21 935-3000 Opening Hours: Always open
  • Thrifty | Cape Town International Airport ☎ +27 21 936-2116 Opening Hours: Always open
  • Penny K's economical vehicle hire | 24 Van Ryneveld Road, Devilspeak ☎ +27 72 736-6957
  • Travel Cape Car Hire | 20 Middel Street, Bellville, Cape Town ☎ +27 21 949-7266 Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
  • Classic Car Hire | 24 Eden Road, Claremont, Cape Town 7708 ☎ +27 71 596-1320 Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00

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You can't pay for petrol or diesel with a credit card, only with cash or a South African bank issued 'Garage' card.

What to see in Cape Peninsula

RSA Hout Bay02 - Hout Bay is a little, scenic harbour.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Cape Peninsula

  • Diving the Cape Peninsula and False Bay|Dive the waters of Cape Town on the Atlantic or False Bay coastline of the Peninsula

ChapmansPeakDrive flip666 - Chapman's Peak Drive

  • Drive the scenic drives along the east and west coast of the Peninsula. Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the most spectacular coastal roads in the world. It begins in Hout Bay on the west coast of the peninsula and ends 9 km later in Noordhoek. It is a toll road.
  • Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point in the Table Mountain National Park.
  • Take a look at the penguins at Boulders|Boulders Beach.
  • Climb Table Mountain, starting from Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden. Admire the incredible diversity of plants of the Cape Region Floristic Province and the world's richest.
  • Swim, surf and paddleski in the warm water and safe beaches at Muizenberg, Fish Hoek and Simon's Town on the east coast of the peninsula.
  • Walk for miles along the beaches of Hout Bay, Noordhoek and Kommetjie on the west coast of the peninsula. The water on this side is very cold, so you'll need a wetsuit if you want to surf.
  • Suntan and people-watch on the trendy beaches of Camps Bay, Clifton (Western Cape) | Clifton and Llandudno.
  • Visit Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Halal Restaurants & Food in Cape Peninsula

Several cafes and restaurants line the beach in Simon's Town and the other villages of the Cape Peninsula. Prominent among these is Kalk Bay with several famous eating houses, including various levels of fine fish restaurants in the famous picturesque fishing harbour.

The famous Stellenbosch route is about 45 minutes away from the Peninsula. But there are several famous estates close to Cape Town. These include Groot Constantia, Buitenverwagting, Klein Constantia, Constantia Glen and right down south, in Noordhoek, is Cape Point vineyards.

Stay Safe

News & References Cape Peninsula


More Muslim friendly Destinations from Cape Peninsula

Go to Cape Town, visit the Cape Winelands, drive up to the north along the West Coast (South Africa) | West Coast or to the east onto the Garden Route.


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