Oemie’s Tours

Pronunciation : Oe~meOrigin: ArabicMeaning: My Mother

We focus on Islamic Culture and HeritageThe early history of the Malays in the Cape goes way back to the time of slavery through the power struggle between the Portuguese and the Dutch for the supremacy (ownership) of the seas. The Dutch built a large army targeted at places like Bombay, Medan ,India ,Java and Ceylon.

The leaders of these areas resisted against the Dutch in the far east and united in the fight for freedom. They were captured and brought to the Cape as slaves.These slaves, men of great spiritual intellect, received the highest respect from the communities. They taught unity and peace amongst the different faiths and religious groups such as Hinduism, Christianity, Javanese and Indian.They did not have much experience on the battle field but brought with them the Ideology of Islam as well as their building, cabinet making, candle making, welding and other skills.

These pioneers of the Muslim community in the Western Cape, also known as “Auwliah”, were laid to rest in tombs or “Mazaars” or more commonly known as “Kramats” around the Cape Peninsula.

For many years this history was passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth.

These are sacred places and must be treated with the utmost respect.Silence at all times, remove shoes and proper code of dress is required.

Tour CodesFloral Kingdom of the Cape Flats and the Peninsula- Floral Kingdom of the Cape flats and the Peninsula Tour code: OT FP- Scenic drive from the Mother City to Cape Point Tour code: OT SP- Malay Heritage of the Cape Peninsula Tour code: OT MP

City- Orientation of the mother city Tour code: OT OC- Malay Heritage of the Bo Kaap Tour code: OT MC

Winelands- Winelands Cellars Tour code: OT CW- Winelands Fauna Tour code: OT FW- The greater Boland and Winelands Tour code: OT BW- Winelands Heritage and Culinary Tour code: OT HW

Garden Route- Hermanus Tour code: OT HG- 3 Day Cape Town Port Elizabeth Tour code: OT PG- 4 Day Cape Town Garden Route Cape Town Tour code: OT AG

Floral Kingdom of the Cape Flats and the Peninsula

• Most beautiful scenic drive in Africa• This tour offers the highlight of tourist attractions and views around the peninsula, an

amazing number of fauna, flora and interaction with locals of all denominations.• The Cape Peninsula stretches from down town Cape Town South to the Cape of Good

Hope, the most south western point of Africa.• Along this 200km drive you will come across the most beautiful beaches in the world

and will experience the phenomenal natural attractions as well as the rich cosmopolitan culture.

• You can enjoy the local cuisine from traditional Malay home cooked meals to sea food platters from one of the highly recommended restaurants.

• No better place to enjoy away from home than sunny Cape Town with its Mediterranean climate.

Floral Kingdom of the Cape Flats and the Peninsula

• University of Cape Town• Bottom Road Sanctuary

Nature Reserve• Rondevlei Nature Reserve• Rondevlei Bird Sanctuary• Kirstenbosch Botannical

Gardens

Floral Kingdom of the Cape flats and the PeninsulaTour code: OT FP

On this peninsular tour we cover all the highlights but concentrate on the heritage and culture of the Cape Flats.

• Simon’s Town• Boulders Beach• Cape Point

08h00-17h30

• Ostrich View• Silver mine• Rhodes Memorial

Scenic drive from the Mother City to Cape Point

Tour Code: OT SPYou will experience the highlights of all the tourism sights.

• Clifton and Camps Bay• The Twelve Apostles• Llandudo• Houtbay

Optional - boat trip to Seal Island

• Chapman’s Peak• Cape of Good Hope

Nature Reserve

08h00-17h30

• Penguin colony• Simon’s Town

• District Six• Bo-Kaap• Castle of Good Hope• Slave Lodge• Company Gardens• Auwwal Mosque

Malay Heritage of the Cape PeninsulaTour code: OT MP

Experience the unique diversity of various cultures living together, interact with the locals, visit their homes, have a taste of home cooked traditional mouth watering Malay briedie and Bobotie, Samoosa and koeksisters.

• Noordhoek• Cape Point• Boulders Beach • Simon’s Town• Tuan Dea Koasa • Rhodes Memorial

08h00-17h30

• Table Mountain• Camps Bay• Sheikh Nurul Mubeen

Oudekraal• Llandudno• Chapman’s Peak

City Tours

Orientation of the Mother CityTour code : OT OC

The mother city of South Africa with the most diverse heritage and cultureThis cosmopolitan city equals most cities in the world with its attractions, events, shopping and leisure activities.

Cape Town city is where people from all cultures come together from the corporate investor to the holiday and leisure tourist. It’s seven month hot summer days make it easy for all to enjoy from young to the more senior citizens.

• Castle of Good Hope• Grand Parade• Slave Lodge• Traditional African cuisine (Lunch optional)• Company Gardens• Table Mountain• Green Market Square

08h00-17h30

• Bo-Kaap • Tuan Guru • Bo-Kaap Muslim Museum• Au-wal Mosque• Palm tree Mosque• Company Gardens• Flower Market

• Cape Town Station• Signal Hill• Camps Bay

08h00-13h30

• Sea Point • V & A Waterfront• Robben Island (optional)

Malay Heritage of the Bo KaapTour code: OT MC

On this orientation of the city you will experience what influence the slavery and apartheid had on South Africa. Purchase some proudly prepared South Africa products and visit to Robben Island where Former President Nelson Mandela was prisoner for 25 years (weather permitting).

Winelands Tours

Winelands Cellars Tour code: OT CW

Relax, unwind and experience some of the best produced wine in the world. Cellar tours and all your

questions about the various cultivar answered.

• Paarl• Cellar tours• Wine tasting• Franschoek• Pniel• Helshoogte Pass• Stellenbosch• Spier• Cheetas

08h00-17h30

Winelands fauna Tour code: OT FW

Visit the historical museums, Stellenbosch University and view the cheetas and birds of prey.Sir Lowry’s Pass Scenic route with a spectacular view. It is for the nature lover and birdwatchers.

On the other side of the mountain enter a valley of orchards, fruit and vineyards. Beautiful beaches with white sand and the sea water is much warmer than the Atlantic Ocean.

• Stellenbosch• Sir Lowry’s Pass• Grabouw• Steenbras Dam• Gordons Bay• Chakma baboon• Strand • Maccassa

08h00-17h30

The greater Boland and WinelandsTour code: OT BW

Du Toits kloof pass reaches the highest peak in the Western Cape within direct sight of the ocean (1995m). Botanical gardens exhibit 10 hectare of indigenous plant species.

Compliment this fantastic tour with a game drive of the Big 5 A good way of combining quality and add value for money.

• Rawsonville• Du Toits Kloof Pass • Worcestor• Kleinplassie• Nekkies Resort• Karoo national

Botanical Garden

06h30-17h30

• Game Reserve (optional)• Kramat Tuan Masud• Huegonot Tunnel

Winelands heritage and culinaryTour code: OT HW

On this Winelands tour you experience the heritage of the Cape Dutch Georgian and Victorian architecture. Museums, art galleries and theatres.

• Paarl • Afrikaans Taal

Monument• Cloetes ville• Stellenbosch• Stellenbosch

University• Historical Museums

08h00-17h30

• Pniel• Helshoote Pass• Hillcrest Berry farm• Victor Verster Prison• De Braak• Spier

Garden Route Tours

Hermanus Tour code: OT HG

Visit the principle centre of the perlemoen industry, hear the whale crier and see the Southern Right and Humpback whales.

• Gordons Bay• Betty’s Bay• Harold Porter

Botanical Garden• Hermanus

• Kleinmond• Caledon• Grabouw• Sir Lowry's Pass• Somerset West

09h00-17h30

Cape Town To Port Elizabeth (3 Days)Routing: Cape Town Oudtshoorn George Garden Route Port Elizabeth

Tour code: OT PGA scenic experience of South Africa’s haven of nature. A combination of mountain passes, beautiful valleys and world

renown beaches.

DAY 1• Du Toits Kloof Mountains• Brede Valley Winelands• Swellendam• Mossel Bay• Oudsthoorn Ostrich Farm• Overnight in Oudsthoorn

Depart from Cape Town hotels

09h00

DAY 2• Cango Caves• Outeniqua Mountains• George • Wilderness National Park• Overnight in Knysna

DAY 3• Shopping in Knysna• Plettenberg Bay• Tsitsikamma National Park• Stormsrivier• Port Elizabeth

Garden Route (4 Days)Routing: Cape Town Cape Aghulas Swellendam Mosselbay Knysna

George Oudtshoorn Robertson Cape Town

Tour code: OT AGTake the opportunity to stop at the most southern point of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Visit the old post office tree, take a ride on the old Outeniqua Choo-choo steam train, view a replica of Bartholemeu Dias’ ship

“Caravel”, the ship he sailed in 1488 and experience one of the worlds greatest natural wonders.

DAY 1• Sir Lowry’s Pass• Caledon• Bredasdorp• Cape Aghulas

Depart from Cape Town hotels

09h00

DAY 2• Swellendam• Riversdale• Mossel Bay

DAY 3• Knysna• Pletternberg

Bay• George

DAY 4• Oudshoorn• Ashton• Robertson• Worcester• Du Toitskloof Pass• Cape Town