The Post Office Tree
Poskantoorboom
South Africa's postal service began with a letter left in a boot beneath this tree.

šŸ“œ Ancient milkwood tree in Mossel Bay, South Africa, believed to be the country's first mailbox.
šŸ” Historically used by Portuguese explorers as a de facto post office.

Why Go

šŸ“¬ Send letters with a unique commemorative stamp
šŸ“œ Explore a significant historical postal site
šŸŒ³ See a 600-year-old milkwood tree
šŸ›ļø Located within the Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex
šŸ“œ Learn about early Portuguese exploration and postal history

Tips

šŸ“® Bring postcards and stamps to mail letters from the boot-shaped post box.
šŸš¶ Explore the surrounding Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex for more history.

Cost

šŸ’° Admission to the museum complex is free; small fee for caravel recreation.

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