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Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa

Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa. It was first mentioned by the famous explorer Bartolomeu Dias in the late 15th century. After Jan van Riebeeck and his crew for the Dutch East India Company established the first European settlement in South Africa, the town became an important European outpost and trading post for the Dutch East India Company. Although the area was inhabited for thousands of years prior to the arrival of the Europeans, there is no recorded history of local activities of the Khoi and their predecessors.

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Driving around Cape Town and the Western Cape is the best way to take in the amazing beauty the region was blessed with. The city of Cape Town is easily navigable by car so visitors can nip between the V & A Waterfront and Table Mountain and onto to the stunning Cape Winelands from there.

Some important notes about driving in South Africa:

  • Driving is on the left side of the road
  • It's Petrol, not gasoline and diesel is widely available
  • Petrol Stations do not accept Credit Cards, always have cash to pay
  • Main roads are excellent, secondary roads are for the most part good but some may be gravel or dirt in remote areas
  • Car guards will offer to watch your car while you go about your business. A polite thank you will do. On your return give the guard ZAR 2 during the day and ZAR 5 in the evening and thank them.
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