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Thanks to Shackel for reminding me of this idea (Viking Morocco).
What are the chances of a permament norse settlement in the cape region of south africa (say between 800-1000AD)? What would be the impact of such a settlement on the development of africa?
It would probably be an easier journey than across the north atlantic to Greenland, being mostly coastal. I'm presuming that the major issue will be finding something to attract the Norse raiders. Wanderlust and an apetite for farmland will only take you so far and the east african coastline isn't exactly inviting.