Bo-Kaap

Colourful hillside suburb of row houses and cobbled streets where traditional Cape Malay culture lives on.

Bo-Kaap appears in 6 of the 9 Cape Town vlogs we indexed, first in 2017, most recently in 2026.

6 moments in vlogs

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  1. Sorted Food

    British Cooks Try SOUTH AFRICAโ€™S Most Iconic Foods | Cape Town

    Cape Malay cooking classes here teach chicken curry, hand-folded samosas, flaky roti and bobotie.
  2. Expedia

    Cape Town Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    One of the neighbourhoods spared from demolition under apartheid.
  3. CoolVision

    Cape Town: Paradise or Dangerous?

    A local restaurant owner describes the area as extremely safe and friendly; great for colourful photos.
  4. UNILAD Adventure

    Things To Do In CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | UNILAD Adventure

    Locals offer free walking tours that explain the neighbourhood's background.
  5. Rhett and Claire

    TOP 15 THINGS to do in CAPE TOWN | Part 1

    The colourful houses were painted after emancipation as a symbol of freedom; watch your belongings here.
  6. World Wild Hearts

    CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | 15 Best Things To Do In Cape Town (+ Essential Travel Tips!)

    Try authentic Cape Malay cuisine here, and respect residents' privacy.

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