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UPDATED: Kosher Info from Beth Din in Cape Town (last updated Dec. 2020) http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/ct_kosher.asp

Kashrus Note According to link above, all meat is glatt however milk is NOT Chalav Israel.

Restaurants

NameTypeHoursContactLocation & Description
Avron's Place (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: 11am – 3pm; 5pm – 10pm; F: 11am – 2:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 7610 Link
19 – 33 Regent Road - Oldest kosher meat restaurant in SA. The humbly adorned, family-friendly eatery, serves a wide variety of dishes, including beef ribs, burgers, mixed grills, boerewors, Cape lamb curry, vegetarian platters, pastas and sushi. Prices rather reasonable. On Tuesdays there's a special on its beef burger and chips (R49 instead of the usual R59). Offers takeaways and catering and packed Shabbat meals for visitors. For the Sephardim the meat is Bet Yosef. But check to make sure.
The Press (Sea Point)
Meat
S – T: noon – late; F: 11am – 3pm; Sat: 1 hour after Shabbat till late
+27 (0)21 434 7724 Website
176 Main Road - Restaurant and Bar (many craft beers on tap).
Coffee Time (Gardens)
Milk
M – T: 8am – 3:30pm; F: 8am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 461 8414
20 Breda Street - Set in an old house in a lush, garden environment. Lawn seating with views of Table Mountain. Breakfast, brunch or lunch. Menu includes scrambled egg, salmon and humus wrap, fish bobotie with homemade chutney, tuna lasagne, sandwich, salad, quiche or smoothie. Early-morning special between 8am and 11am (a combo of two eggs, grilled tomato and mushrooms goes for R25) and also serves a delicious, and incredibly popular, buffet lunch every Wednesday between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Gluten-free and sugar-free options. Offers catering. Proceeds support the Astra Centre.
Café Riteve (Gardens)
Milk
S – T: 8:30am – 5pm; F: 8:30am – 3pm
+27 (0)21 465 1594
Website
88 Hatfield Street - Located on a piazza that’s part of the same centre as the historical Gardens Shul, the South African Jewish Museum, the Cape Town Holocaust Centre and the Jacob Gitlin Library. Large and varied menu includes three-egg omelette, sushi salad, grilled hake, falafel with dukkah wedges and humus, tuna and mushroom cannelloni, smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich and chocolate ganache-filled croissant. Also sells range of shakes and juices as well as kosher wine and liquors. Offers catering, takeaways, no delivery. They had some CY, just ask. The earlier you go the more likely the have.
Goldies Deli and Diner (Sea Point)
Meat & Pareve
S – T: 8:30am – 8pm; F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
+27 (0)21 439 3008
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174 Main Road - Meat and parev deli and bakery - next door and connected to The Press. Menu include burgers, steak rolls, schwarmas, bagels, salads, fish cakes, breakfast plates and more. Specials every Wednesday and Friday (deals like a three-course meal for four for R120). Delivery is free in Sea Point. Bakery treats include carrot cake, cinnamon twists, chocolate brownies, doughnuts, cupcakes, apple crumble, croissants and teiglach. Offers Shabbat meal orders.
Café B'tayavon @ Highlands House
Milk
021 461 1100
9 Gorge Rd, Highlands Estate - Snacks and Light Meals
Jean's Kitchen @ The Kaplan Centre
Milk
021 650 3064 info@jeanskitchen.co.za
The Kaplan Centre - University of Cape Town - Tea, coffee,
sandwiches, gourmet salads, falafel etc
Baskin Robbins @ Mojo Market (Sea Point)
Note: This is the only kosher B & R
All ice creams, ice cream cones, milkshakes and waffles are Kosher, milchik.
The following topping ONLY are kosher: Crushed Almonds, Crushed Cashews, Fudge, Mini Astros, Mint Crunch
NB: Cakes are NOT KOSHER

Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Checkers Sea Point- 76 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.
Spar Sea Point - 96 Regent Road - They have a large selection of kosher products including a kosher take out and bakery.

Shuls
Sea point is the main Jewish area.
Green and Sea Point Hebrew Congregation (Marais Road Shul)
Chabad


Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)
Protea Sea Point

Airport Transfer Options
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Major Activities
Name
Cost
Distance from CPT
Description and Notes
Boulders Beach
R17035 min• "I found that there were two different entrances, boardwalk and beach. The boardwalk has a higher density of penguins but if you want a better experience, I recommend visiting the beach side- especially at low tide. Because of the tide I was able to walk past the few dozen folks on the beach, climb under and over some boulders, and encounter effectively a different private beach- with penguins!!"
• For budget travelers, take the train to Simonstown and from there a cab to Boulders beach - R20.
Betty’s Bay
1.25 hoursAlso features African Penguins though less crowded than Boulders beach, though further.
Chapman's Peak Drive
R45/car45 min• Beautiful scenery, you have the mountain on one side and the ocean on the other side, great pics, great to make a BBQ come during daylight hours.
NOTE: You need Rand or an SA issued card to pay for the Chapman's Peak toll.
Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point
R360/pp1.5 hours• LONG but AMAZING drive
• almost a full day activity
Lions Head
• Hike - not difficult
• Paragliding - around $85 (prices might be outdated). Book ahead
Robben Island
Tours depart three times a day and take about 3.5 hours, consisting of a ferry trip to and from the island, and a tour of the various historical sites on the island that form part of the Robben Island Museum. These include the island graveyard, the disused lime quarry, Robert Sobukwe's house, the Bluestone quarry, the army and navy bunkers, and the maximum security prison. Nelson Mandela's cell is shown. Reviews are mixed
Table Mountain (Cable car or hike)
~R350• Follow on Twitter for updates on if open or closed
• Cableway costs ~R350 rand pp - depends if morning or afternoon
• Can repel down
• 895 rand pp (prices might be outdated)
• repel for like 15 mins
• hike back up is 25 mins
• Closes 6pm
• BOOK IN ADVANCE
Signal Hill
Go there for a sunset with bit more a "local" flavor. Views aren't great compared to Lion's Head and can be quite crowded at sunset.
V & A Waterfront
The Garden Route
long scenic drive

Kirstenbosch Gardens
Shark Diving
$88 +$34 for video (prices might be outdated)2 hoursCan do in Gansbaii. Links:1, 2, 3

Sandboarding
Bring goggles!
Skydiving
$170 (prices might be outdated)
Cheaper
Quad Biking (ATVs)

Hout Bay market

Kayaking at Hout Bay
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Amazing experience. Views may very but can often see Heaviside dolphins jumping right in front of you
Cheetah Outreach
Where you can go and pet cheetahs and other animals super cool. Website

Aquila Private Game Reserve

2 hoursPricey but quality accommodations for overnight stays. Good for people who aren't leaving Cape Town area but want to see wildlife. Some dismiss as a "glorified zoo"
Cango Wildlife Ranch

5 hours


Winelands
[Likely way more then listed but those are the few I remember]
(Might be worthwhile to make a trip to the winelands, even if one does not enjoy wine, for the scenery. Only about an hour or two from CPT)
  • Franschoek
  • Kleine Dracken - Kosher
  • Backsberg - Kosher

Johannesburg

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Restaurants
http://www.uos.co.za/kashrut/restaurants.asp

http://yeahthatskosher.com/2013/04/kosher-restaurants-travel-advice-for-johannesburg-south-africa-joberg/

Map of Kosher Johannesburg

NameTypeContactLocation & Description
Corner Cafe (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 440-3160 Link
Corner of Queens square and cross road in Glenhazel. Corner Café is the best place to go (or maybe the only) for kosher gluten free muffins. I’m told they’re very good. They also have great breakfasts and pastas, but I usually stick with a toasted cheese and chips.
Dee-Jays (Sandton)
Milk
+27 11 883-2265 Link
Morningview Shopping Centre, 100 South Road, 2196 - Dee-Jays provides casual dairy food that is perfect for a breakfast out with the family. Their fishballs are really good and if you need a cake in the Sandton area, they’re the place to go.
Market Cafe (Norood Mall)
Milk
Cholov Yisroel cafe
KosherWorld, Mi Vami Kosher and Chop N Wok (Glenhazel)
+27 11 440 1402 Website
1 Long Avenue, Johannesburg, 2192
Gelatisimo (Glenhazel)
Across the road from Kosher World, authentic Italian gelato. Chalav Yisroel. Absolutely fantastic.
Michelos (Glenhazel)
Milk
+27 11 885-1500 Link
17 Northfield Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Michelos is the second best pizza restaurant. They are very centrally located (in the Jewish area of Glenhazel) and their food is nice. Never go there the night after Pesach because you’ll wait hours but most other times are good, plus they serve chalav yisrael.
Nandos Kosher (Savoy)
Meat
+27 11 885-1496 Website
553 Louis Botha Ave, Savoy, Johannesburg, 2090, South Africa - Nandos is a large chain of Portuguese chicken restaurants, but there is only one kosher Nandos in South Africa, so be aware that you can’t step into any of them! They serve top notch chicken but be sure to also try their beef burger (and order extra sauce).
Next Door "Non-CY" (Norwood)
Milk
+27 11 728-2577 Link
80 Grant Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Next Door is rated as a top restaurant in Johannesburg, kosher and not, so you know it must be pretty good. It is usually full so booking is highly recommended. While their sushi may not be top class, their pizzas certainly are and, if you’re around in Summer, definitely try their fish braai (barbeque in South African).
Pie Works (Sandringham)
+27 11 485 2447 Website
74 George Ave, Johannesburg, 2192 - Their pies (clearly) are the best kosher pies in the country and are perfect if you want to buy some to take home and reheat. Their burgers are delicious and the have a milk side with pizza that is really good. They’re situated on what is known as the Kosher Strip, so any Jew will be able to direct you.
RTG "Ready to Go" (Norwood)
A fast food place next door to ... Next Door. While they do offer steak and a Chinese menu, the focus is their extensive burger and hot dog menu.
The Deli Store (Sandton)
011-656-3142 / 4915  info@thedelistore.co.za, http://thedelistore.co.za/menus/main-menu/
Shop 52, (opposite Woolworths) Morning Glen Shopping Mall Cnr Bowling & Kelvin Road Gallo Manor - Reviewed in CBS's TR, as having excellent food for very low prices. According to Google is "Permanently Closed".
So Sushi (Glenhazel)
Jozi Blue (Glenhazel)
Milk
They have some items Cholov Yisroel, which they will serve on disposables on request


Bakeries, Groceries & Ice Cream
Kosher World - http://www.kosherworld.co.za/

Shuls

Hotels with Points near a Shul (Walking Minutes)

Airport Transfer Options
Cab - Uber
Executive Bus - Shuttle from HLA airport to anywhere in Sandton for R80 per person.
Public Bus -
Train - Gautrain from JNB airport is R135-155 depending on destination. Must purchase gold card before for R13.

Major Activities
Apartheid Museum
Flea Market
Gold Reef City - amusement park, along with other African themed attractions (tribal dancing, old "gold mine tour")
Lion Park - see lions from your car up close, pet lion cubs.
Monte Casino - Casino and shopping mall, with cool "outdoor" Tuscan style
Soweto Tour
Pilanesberg Safari- If you can't make it to Kruger for malaria, time or other concerns,  this is a much smaller park with less wildlife, and not as good of an experience, but definitely well worth it. About 2 hours out of Joburg, it can be done in your own vehicle, but will be a lot better with a guided game drive.
Sun City Right outside of Pilansberg
Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary- About an hour out of Joburg. Get close to elephants, touch, feed and ride them. The monkey sanctuary has a massive enclosure with hundreds of various monkeys and lemurs. No feeding or touching, unless one jumps on you. If you do go to Pilansberg, this can be done on the way.

Kruger National Park

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Tour Options

Major Activities

Near Kruger:

The Panoramic Route includes a half dozen waterfalls; Lisbon, Horseshoe, Bridal Vail, Mac Mac, Sabie and others; The Potholes, G-d's Window, Wonder View, The Pinnacle, The Three Rondawels and views of the stunning Blyde River Canyon (third largest canyon in the world).

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #300 on: July 29, 2015, 01:45:09 PM »
For Vic Falls itself you need 2-3 hours on each side, depending on how far the safari activities that you want to do, that would be a factor in how long you would need there. We stayed at the N1 hotel, only about a 20 minute walk from the falls itself, great hotel, would recommend.
did you do any safari tours?
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #301 on: July 29, 2015, 01:49:16 PM »
did you do any safari tours?

Didn't have any time for that. We landed in the afternoon on Sunday in Zambia, so we went around that side that day. We then went over the border to our hotel in Zimbabwe, - there is a nice casino there at night too to hang out at, - and the next morning with went around the Zimbabwe side of the falls, and then went to the Zimbabwe airport for our noon flight.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #302 on: July 29, 2015, 01:55:02 PM »
How much time would I need to check out the falls and do a safari tour? I won't have time for Kruger.

Checked out the N1 hotel and it looks more like a motel. 
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #303 on: July 29, 2015, 02:52:57 PM »
How much time would I need to check out the falls and do a safari tour? I won't have time for Kruger.

Checked out the N1 hotel and it looks more like a motel. 

Was nothing fancy. The price was unbeatable $59 a night, the cheaper places were outdoor hostels with no AC and monkeys climbing in the windows lol :) the decent hotels were all $200+ so this was perfect to just have a place to sleep for one night.

I would say if you would want to do safari you need another half day to full day.

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #304 on: July 29, 2015, 03:15:14 PM »
is it worth taking a one way flight to Zambia and for the return fly from Zimbabwe?
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #305 on: July 29, 2015, 03:18:12 PM »
What do you mean by "shark cage charter?" As opposed to what?

I meant tour operator/company.

What was yours called?

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« Reply #306 on: July 29, 2015, 03:25:49 PM »
I meant tour operator/company.

What was yours called?

Not sure how else you can go besides for with a tour operator. I wouldn't suggest taking a boat and just jumping in on your own :)

I believe mine was Shark Lady, but because we went last minute (trip was literally planned 24 hours in advance of international flight), and because it was over New Year's, we took whatever operator had availability.
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #307 on: July 29, 2015, 03:26:27 PM »
is it worth taking a one way flight to Zambia and for the return fly from Zimbabwe?

Yes why not? You will visit both sides of the falls.

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« Reply #308 on: July 29, 2015, 03:27:06 PM »
Gotcha. Thanks

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« Reply #309 on: July 29, 2015, 03:33:24 PM »
Yes why not? You will visit both sides of the falls.
$$$ unless I can get something worthwhile with points
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« Reply #310 on: July 29, 2015, 03:37:36 PM »
$$$ unless I can get something worthwhile with points

That's how I did it, BA has availability for 4.5k avois on almost every flight when I checked.

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« Reply #311 on: July 29, 2015, 04:05:27 PM »
Okay will look into that. Did you have a driver?
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« Reply #312 on: July 29, 2015, 04:20:48 PM »
Okay will look into that. Did you have a driver?

We took a cab from LVI to Zambia falls for $20, between the two borders on the bridge there are bike taxis for like $2-3 or u can walk it in 10-15 minutes. From the Zimbabwe border the hotel owner met us there and picked us up drove us around to the hotel and he took us to the casino. Next morning we walked 25 minutes to the Zimbabwe falls, and from there we took a cab to the airport for $25.

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« Reply #313 on: July 29, 2015, 04:43:32 PM »
There's no flights for my return...also they have one option at midday for the outbound flight...no early morning flights.
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« Reply #314 on: July 29, 2015, 04:46:53 PM »
If you're doing Victoria Falls, I HIGHLY recommend doing the Livingstone Island Tour on the Zambia side. It is a bit pricy, but was the highlight of our Victoria Falls trip. When we were there (March) the tide was too high for us to be able to do the Devil's Pool Swim, but instead that had us in the water on the other side of the island, about 3' from the edge of the falls. Both the experience and the views were absolutely incredible!

The other thing I would recommend is the Gorge Zip Canopy Tour, it was relatively cheap in comparison to some of the other similar activities (Bridge Swing, Bridge Jump, Etc) and includes several (I think 9 or 11) different zip lines, in a stunning environment.

The guides we had were outstanding for both of these activities.

We stayed in The Kingdom Hotel, which was a solid property - room was clean, bed was comfortable, etc - nothing special in that regard. The staff there though, were excellent. They went far above and beyond. I had twisted my foot earlier in the day and at midnight decided that I absolutely could not sleep without some sort of pain reliever. I went to the front desk and they did not have one, but instead they called several local pharmacies until they were able to find one which had Ibuprofen which was open, and then arranged for a roundtrip taxi to go pick it up. I've stayed in far fancier hotels which did not go to such lengths.

We did 3 days in Kruger, Shabbos in JNB and then Sun/Mon in Vic Falls. I've been meaning to write up a full TR for a long time already, but that hasn't happened yet. In the meantime if you have any more questions, happy to help...
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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #315 on: July 29, 2015, 04:55:23 PM »
I'm going in about 3 weeks. Do you think I'll be able to do Devil's Pool?

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Re: South Africa Master Thread
« Reply #316 on: July 29, 2015, 04:56:11 PM »
The other thing I would recommend is the Gorge Zip Canopy Tour, it was relatively cheap in comparison to some of the other similar activities (Bridge Swing, Bridge Jump, Etc) and includes several (I think 9 or 11) different zip lines, in a stunning environment.

Where did you do the Canopy Tours zip line? I did one in the Magaliesberg, and while I enjoyed it, it was not as scenic or beautiful as I had hoped.

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« Reply #317 on: July 29, 2015, 04:58:11 PM »
There's no flights for my return...also they have one option at midday for the outbound flight...no early morning flights.

If I remember correctly the outbound flights from JNB are both around 11/11:30 and the return flights are around 1:30pm only one roundtrip to each every day.

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« Reply #318 on: July 29, 2015, 05:01:25 PM »
I'm going in about 3 weeks. Do you think I'll be able to do Devil's Pool?

September to December is the dry season there which is when they allow people to go in. Maybe contact them and ask them if you can go in earlier, it all depends on the water level.

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« Reply #319 on: July 29, 2015, 05:13:18 PM »
Where did you do the Canopy Tours zip line? I did one in the Magaliesberg, and while I enjoyed it, it was not as scenic or beautiful as I had hoped.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g293761-d4404641-Reviews-Wild_Horizons_Vic_Falls_Canopy_Tour-Victoria_Falls_Matabeleland_North_Province.html
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