| Situated against Signal Hill. The houses of Bo-Kaap | | | | Street and explore the many side streets. The |
| are bright and colourful - and many reckon the | | | | locals here are warm and friendly - and you will |
| area will soon be one of Cape Town's trendiest | | | | hear some wonderful stories. Avoid exploring the |
| areas. De Waterkant is a fine example: situated | | | | alleys at night. |
| just next to Bo-Kaap, the neighbourhood has | | | | Travel tip If you are lucky enough to be here on |
| been transformed into one of Cape Town's most | | | | the 2nd of January, do not miss the very famous |
| trendy and expensive areas. Some of Cape | | | | Coon Carnival - a colourful display of people |
| Town's finest restaurants and wine bars are | | | | dancing and signing the night through in Bo-Kaap. |
| situated here. | | | | The greatest and loudest sounds in town! |
| Start your walk on the corner of Buitengracht | | | | Walk along Chiappini street until you reach Strand |
| and Wale Street in town. Walk up in Wale Street | | | | Street where you should turn left. Cross the road |
| towards Signal Hill into Bo-Kaap. This | | | | and walk further on and turn right into Vos Street |
| neighbourhood holds the most number of buildings | | | | - the start of De Waterkant. |
| in South Africa dating back before the year 1840, | | | | De Waterkant is much like a modernised Bo-Kaap |
| and has miraculously survived through the | | | | and has become one of the most sought after |
| apartheid years. | | | | addresses in Cape Town. The following streets |
| Time has almost stood still in this fascinating | | | | are worth exploring: Loader Street, Waterkant |
| neighbourhood and children play carefree in the | | | | Street, Dixon Street and Napier Street. Many |
| small alleys. Stop at the Bo-Kaap Museum for an | | | | restaurants, art galleries and interesting shops are |
| insight into this historical area. The museum was | | | | located here. |
| established in 1978 and tells the story of the | | | | End your walk with a meal or night out at the |
| Bo-Kaap community and Cape Malays through | | | | Cape Quarter - beautifully situated between some |
| many years to date. | | | | of the most wonderful architecture in Cape Town. |
| Walk all the way up until you reach Chiappini | | | | The small and intimate complex has some |
| Street and turn right. The little street is a | | | | excellent restaurants and shops. |
| photographer's dream. Walk all along Chiappini | | | | |