South africa map

South Africa

  • Bartholomeu Dias
    Nov 1, 1480

    Bartholomeu Dias

    Portuguese navigator Bartholomeu Dias is the first European to travel round the southern tip of Africa.
  • Period: Nov 20, 1480 to

    South Africa

  • Vasco da Gama
    Nov 20, 1497

    Vasco da Gama

    Vasco da Gama. Sea Route to IndiaPortuguese explorer Vasco da Gama lands on Natal coast.