time when it was originally home to the Khoi and San nomads. Fast forward to 1487 when explorer Bartholomew Dias set sail from Portugal around the southern tip of Africa, to find a sea route to the riches of the East, landed in the cape and named it the Cape of Good Hope. mariners, and Table Bay at the foot of the majestic Table Mountain, became a haven where seafarers could seek shelter and take on board fresh supplies of fruit, vegetables, water and meat, all of which was bartered from the local inhabitants. It was at this time in history that the city of Cape Town was founded originally as a supply stop for the Dutch East India Company. Today this exciting, and sometimes chequered past, is what sets the largest city in the Western Cape Province apart from its sibling cities in South Africa, creating a literal tapestry of adventure for local and international tourists to explore, discover and enjoy the many experiences it has on offer. Clifton beach, being enveloped by the history of Robben Island, enjoying a cultural tour up Table Mountain - in Cape Town there is a place for everything, and everything in its place. Cape Town is largely accepted as the most popular international tourist destination setting, well-developed infrastructure and attractions.Cape Town is not only the perfect place to spend your next holiday, but it is also the perfect location for a hotel. |