Where two oceans meet at the southern tip of the African continent, the Dutch East India Company (commonly called the VOC) built a bastion fort which they named Kasteel de Goede Hoop to replace the original wood and clay fort built by van Riebeeck upon his arrival in 1652 to serve as a refreshment station for ships en route to the east. This became their “offshore headquarters” in what is now Cape Town, South Africa
For centuries the Castle of Good Hope has played a central role in the development of South Africa. In its early days, the fortress housed a church, bakery, various workshops, living quarters, shops, and cells, among other facilities. Today it hosts a variety of museums and installations ranging from the Cape Heritage Museum and the Camissa Museum to the William Fehr Collection and Military Museum and can rightfully call itself one of the most important national heritage sites in South Africa and well worth a visit if you are in the City.
Travel Massive looks forward to welcoming you on Monday evening for the Official Networking Event for WTM Africa 2023. Don't forget to bring business cards to win prizes & LOTS of networking opportunities.
Times change, and although economic activity may have started at the Castle;
The past, the future and the NOW, STARTS HERE in Gauteng the country’s economic powerhouse.
Prepare yourself for the GAUTENG TAKEOVER and Trade Engagement Session as Gauteng demonstrates what it takes to remain a must-see destination when visiting South Africa.
The Castle of Good Hope looks forward to welcoming you. You can look forward to:
Entertainment compliments of:
• The Gauteng Tourism Authority
• The Castle of Good Hope in Collaboration with the Gallivanting Goose
• The Nelson Mandela Artillery
Food & Drink by these fine establishments:
• Chef Wadia Catering Solutions
• The Wokness Monster
• Mzansi Restaurant
• Cilantro Eats
• Lady’s Brew
• Fredericks Family Wines
• Fitch & Leedes
Along with fantastic prizes to be won by:
• The Diamond Works
• Gravity Adventures
• Luggage Protector
• Cilantro Eats
• Panthera Africa
• Around About Cars
• Gooderson Knysna Chalets
• Unicab
• Protea Hotel by Marriott® Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
City Sightseeing will be providing a bus from the CTICC at 4:30pm to the Castle to return at 8pm.
Parking: Off Darling Street and surrounding roads, in official parking bays.
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For any queries please contact Community Leader Fuad Peters on email at howzit@iamcapetown.co.za
