The small town of Darling is situated 23 km inland along the Western Cape Coast of South Africa. Darling was established in 1853 and named after the Lieutenant Governor of the Cape at that time, Sir Charles Henry Darling when his farm, Langfontein was established.
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In 1867 the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town was established. This area was home to community of immigrants, laborers and freed slaves which made it a lively and animated part of the city of Cape Town. The area was referred to as District 6 and most of the inhabitants were colored people including a [...]
Hout Bay is a suburban area of Cape Town in South Africa. It is an inlet on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula. In the early days of Dutch settlement it was noted for the wealth of natural timber that grew on the neighbouring hills, which was the inspiration for Jan Van Riebeek to [...]
The town of Paarl in the winelands region of the Western Cape Province in South Africa lies on the Berg River and was established in 1657 by Abraham Gabbema. It takes its name from the very large and smooth granite rocks crowning the ridge overlooking the town, which are thought to resemble a pearl and [...]
There are international flights to South Africa from all over the world. The three major international airports in South Africa are: OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport and Durban International Airport.
Find out where to go in Cape Town to really experience the city during the day and in the evening while you are on vacation in South Africa
Perhaps the most important part of South Africa’s transportation system is Rail Transport which is the most highly developed on the African continent, boasting some of the most luxurious train lines in the world. All cities and nearly every town is connected by rail links.
The town of Stellenbosch is situated about 50 km from Cape Town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Stellenbosch is undeniably one of the most beautiful towns in South Africa with a varied style of architecture set in oak lined streets where you will find old Cape Dutch cottages with thatched roofs, fabulous [...]
Travelling along the Garden Route in the Cape. A description of different areas along the Garden Route with activities to do along the way.
Considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town is a mix of the old and the new. South Africa’s most popular tourist destination has preserved the old buildings that show the history of the area while at the same time, has built modern high-rise buildings to keep up with [...]
