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Panorama from the top of Table Mountain
From left to right are visible Lion's Head, Robben Island, Signal Hill and Cape Town city centre
From: Africa » South Africa » Western Cape » Cape of Good Hope
After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... [read more]
After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics. The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjug... [read more] Blog: Cape Peninsula and Cape Town
Date: December 15th 2008
Date: December 15th 2008
Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the most popular destinations in South Africa. It boasts stunning beaches, an abundance of daytime activities and a number of cultural and natural gems, with the most famous being Table Mountain. The Castle of Good Hope is a good starting point for first-time visitors to Cape Town. It is the oldest ... read more
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