Informatie over Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope is a rocky headland on the southern end of South Africa’s Cape Peninsula. Throughout history, the Cape of Good Hope has been historically significant to sailors and explorers. Bartolomeu Dias, the 15th century Portuguese explorer, was the first officially recorded person to have successfully navigated these turbulent waters and was instrumental in setting up trade routes between Europe and the Far East. From various lookouts points you will see sweeping views of the lighthouses, coastlines and pristine scenery.
Interessante feiten over Cape of Good Hope
The Cape of Good Hope was first rounded by Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias in 1488, who named it "Cape of Storms" (Cabo das Tormentas).
In terms of wildlife, you are likely to see penguins, dassies, antelopes and maybe even a southern right whale.
The most common category of plants is the 'Fynbos', with many species unique to the Cape Peninsula.
Foto's van Cape of Good Hope
