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On the southernmost tip of the African Continent, at
the place where the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean meet, is Cape Agulhas,
also called Cape of Storms. The rugged coastline and the breathtaking interior
are both rich in diversity of flora and archaeological significance. Fascinating
ecological habitats, intriguing shipwrecks and remnants of ancient Khoisan
settlements provide endless adventures of discovery.
Agulhas Rest Camp is an intimate camp with chalets providing spectacular views on the sea.
View LodgeBergplaas Guest House offers a relaxing country setting with endless views of the surrounding landscape.
View LodgeThere are no facilities and amenities available at Rhenosterkop Rest Camp, as it is located 31 km from L’Agulhas.
View LodgeThe historical Cape Agulhas Lighthouse has been operational since 1849, and many historical buildings reflect the European influence in the history.
The Agulhas National Park includes many of these attractions as well as a number of wetlands where endangered flora and fauna like the Cape Platanna and Micro Frog can still be found. The natural shrubland in this area is called Fynbos, consisting of about 8 500 species of the Cape floral kingdom, of which almost 6 000 are endemic and therefore not found anywhere else on earth.
More than 21 000 migrant and resident wetland birds occur in this area, known as the Agulhas Plain and the coastline is rich in marine and intertidal life with breeding sites of rare coastal birds like the African black oystercatcher. Southern right whales frequent these waters during spring and early summer and numerous shipwrecks are reminders of the early explorers attempting to conquer the wild seas off the tip of Africa.
Agulhas has a Mediterranean climate with winter rains and warm, dry summers and the prevailing winds blowing from the southeast in summer and from the northwest in winter, marks this spot as the windiest along the South African coastline.
The Park can easily be reached by car via the N2 highway from Cape Town via Caledon in the west or via Swellendam and Bredasdorp in the east. The scenic coastal road, passing through beautiful towns of the Overberg region provides a breathtaking alternative.
There are no facilities in Agulhas National Park, but there is a wide variety of banks, shops, pubs, restaurants and other amenities in the surrounding towns, namely L’Agulhas, Struisbaai and Bredasdorp.
Self-drive outings and hikes into the Park, where the wildlife, birdlife and extraordinary Fynbos of the region can be admired, is the main attraction of Agulhas National Park.
The historic Agulhas Lighthouse, which was built to aid early explorers on the rough seas off the most southern point in Africa, is another item on everyone’s to-do list. Remains of ancient stone fish traps, used by the Khoisan people and other historical sites can be visited when staying in Agulhas National Park.