Overnight visitors must check-in during office hours (Mondays to Fridays from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays from 9:00am to 5:00pm) at 214 Main Road, Agulhas (the last building on the right before the lighthouse).
The windswept, ruggedly beautiful coastal plain at the southern-most tip of Africa, with its rich cultural and natural heritage, has recently been proclaimed as the Agulhas National Park.
Agulhas has always had its mysteries and adventure, and still captures the imagination of contemporary explorers. Amongst the mysteries associated with this region, is the legendary ‘Cape of Storms’ which wrecked many ships en route to the east via Cape Agulhas.
Ancient people also left their mark on the landscape - a cultural heritage that dates back thousands of years to when the Khoi-khoi people trapped fish using ingeniously constructed tidal traps.
Accommodation
The park has 5 different accommodation offers:
Accommodation is serviced daily (except for the washing of dishes) and is equipped with bedding and towels.
Keys must be collected and returned to Reception on check out at 214 Main Road, Agulhas (last building on the right before the lighthouse).
Lagoon House
This historic house, located 10,3km from the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse and the Park’s Office, is situated on a peninsula to the west of the Suiderstrand enclave (of private residents) and with the sea comprising about three-quarters (270) of the view from this house, it has an awesome location.
Lagoon House (sleeps 8):
- 2 bedrooms inhouse
- 2 bedrooms with external enterance
- Consists of 4 bedrooms
- Dinning room 8 seater
- Equipped kitchen
- External rooms have en suite bathrooms - toilet & shower
- Lockup garage for 1 car
- Lounge over looking sea
- Microwave & Fridge
- Patio & Barbeque faclitities
- Sharing bathroom ( bath, shower & toilet)-inhouse
Agulhas Rest Camp
This brand new small camp is located 10,3km from the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse and the Park’s Office; and comprises four two-bed and four four-bed luxury self-catering chalets.
Chalet (sleeps 2 and 2 children)
- Ceiling fans
- Check in at SANParks office west of Lighthouse
- En-suite bedroom with double bed (or 2 single beds)
- Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (No Oven)
- Microwave & Fridge
- Open plan lounge / kitchen area
- Patio & Barbeque faclitities
- Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12
Family Chalet (sleeps 4)
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- 1 bedroom with double bed
- 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower)
- Ceiling fans
Rhenosterkop Guest Cottages
Rhenosterkop is situated inland about 25km from the Park’s Office (which is 100m from the Lighthouse)
Rhenosterkop Cottage (sleeps 2)
- 1 bedroom with 2 single beds
- Energy requirements provided by solar panels
- Hot water & refrigeration
- Solar panels for lighting, & gas for cooking
- Tiolet & Shower
- Universally Accessible
Rhenosterkop Family Cottage (sleeps 4)
Rhenosterkop is situated inland about 25km from the Park’s Office (which is 100m from the Lighthouse) offering:
- 1 bathroom with WC and shower
- 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds
- Hot water & refrigeration
- Solar panels for lighting, & gas for cooking
Rietfontein Guest Cottages:
The homestead is situated 63km from the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse off the Struisbaai / Elim road. The road is a gravel road of approximately 40 kilometres and a 4x4 or a high clearance vehicle is required. It is advisable to contact the park prior to booking to confirm road conditions. Travelling time from the reception office to the farmstead is approximately 45 minutes.
- Energy requirements are provided by solar panels for lighting and gas for cooking, hot water and refrigeration.
- The homestead comprises of four two-bed units with bathroom (toilet and shower) and kitchen facilities.
- There is also a barn with one two-bed unit with bathroom (toilet and shower) and there is also a large adjacent room where group gatherings can be accommodated.
Bergplaas Guest House
The guest house is located 36km inland from the the Park’s Office and Cape Lighthouse and sleeps 10 people.
- 1 bathroom (wc & s) suited for mobility challenged
- 1 loft bedroom with 2 single beds
- 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower)
- 4 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds
- Fully equipped kitchen with 4 plate stove/ oven
- Microwave & Fridge
- One en-suite bathroom (wc and bath)
Things to see within the surrounding area:
Important Notice
1. Accommodation rates do not include Conservation Fees which are payable at the entrance gates.
2. Please ensure that you are familiar with the Rules & Regulations of National Parks before making a booking.
Overnight visitors must check-in during office hours (Mondays to Fridays from 7:30am to 6:00pm, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays from 9:00am to 5:00pm) at 214 Main Road, Agulhas (the last building on the right before the lighthouse).
Main Entrance Gate: 07:00 - 19:00
The Agulhas area has several attractions, which draw tourists to its shores each year. The nearby towns LAgulhas and Struisbaai offer several water sports such as swimming and angling.
Within the confines of the developing national park, tourists can enjoy the following places of interest:
* The southern-most point of Africa The official position of the tip is 34 49 58" south and 20 00 12 east. A cairn marks the tips exact location. It is at this longitudinal point that the Atlantic and Indian oceans officially meet.
* The lighthouse at Cape Agulhas The lighthouse was built to aid the early explorers on their passage of the rough seas off Cape Agulhas. Seventy-one steps lead up to the top of the second oldest working lighthouse in southern Africa. Stone mined from the adjacent limestone quarry provided the raw materials for its construction.
The building also houses a unique lighthouse museum. Remains of ancient stone fish traps used by the Khoisan people can be seen to the east of the lighthouse.
* Graveyard of ships The Zoetendal, Birkenhead and Armiston are some of the many shipwrecks found along the Agulhas coastline. Showpieces from these shipwrecks are on display at the Bredasdorp Shipwreck museum. Visitors to the are can still see the remains of the Meisho Maru 38 wreck on the shores of Cape Agulhas.
* Fynbos The Agulhas Plain has great diversity of flora. The Agulhas area contains representatives of unique vegetation such as limestone fynbos. Although most species bloom between May and September, there are flowers to be enjoyed in any season.
It has approximately 2000 species of indigenous plants including 100 which are endemic to the area and over 110 Red Data Book species.
* Whale watching in season - November to January
* Animals to seek include the Southern Right Whale, African Black Oystercatcher, Damara Tern and Cape Platana.
Bergplaas (GH10): 1 bathroom (wc & s) suited for mobility challenged, 1 loft bedroom with 2 single beds, 2 Bedrooms with double beds, 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower), Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Facility is not situated near the sea, Fully equipped kitchen with 4 plate stove/ oven, Microwave & fridge, No smoking, One en-suite bathroom (wc and bath), TV with limited Channels.
Chalet (CH2): 1 En-suite bedroom with 2 single beds, Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12.
Chalet (CH2D): Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, En-suite bedroom with double bed, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12.
Chalet (CH2Z): 1 En-suite bedroom with 2 single beds, Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12, Universally accessible.
Chalet (CH2DN): Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, En-suite bedroom with double bed, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No additional persons allowed, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Some units with partial sea view.
Chalet (CH2N): 1 En-suite bedroom with 2 single beds, Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No additional persons allowed, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Some units with partial sea view.
Family Chalet (FCH4D): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed, 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower), Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12.
Family Chalet (FCH4): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed, 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower), Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12.
Family Chalet (FCH4Z): 2 en-suite Bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Open plan lounge / kitchen area, Patio & barbeque facilities, Sleeper couch only suitable for children under 12, Toilet & Shower, Universally accessible, WC and shower.
Family Chalet (FCH4DN): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, 1 bedroom with double bed, 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower), Ceiling fans, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Fully equipped kitchen, 2 plate stove (no oven), Microwave & fridge, No additional persons allowed, No smoking, Partial sea view, Patio & barbeque facilities.
Lagoon House (GH8): 2 bedrooms in house, 2 bedrooms with external entrance, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Consists of 4 bedrooms, Dinning room 8 seater table, Equipped kitchen, Ext rooms have en suite bathrooms -toilet & shower, Lounge over looking sea, Microwave & fridge, No smoking, Patio & barbeque facilities, Shared bathroom (bath, shower & toilet) - in house.
Rhenosterkop Cottage (CO2Z): 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Energy requirements provided by solar panels, Facility is not situated near the sea, Hot water & refrigeration, No facilities to charge cell phone, batteries etc, No smoking, Serviced every 3 days (fresh towels and bedding), Solar panels for lighting, & gas for cooking, Toilet & Shower, Universally accessible.
Rhenosterkop Family Cottage (FA4): 1 bathroom with WC and shower, 2 bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, Check in/out @SANParks office 214 Main Rd Agulhas, Facility is not situated near the sea, Hot water & refrigeration, No facilities to charge cell phone, batteries etc, No smoking, Serviced every 3 days (fresh towels and bedding), Solar panels for lighting, & gas for cooking.
- No cancellation fee will be incurred for cancellations made after payment of first deposit up to and including 46 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of cancellation made between 45 days and 30 days prior to arrival.
- Cancellation fee equal to 100% of the total reservation cost is payable in a case of a cancellation made between 29 days prior to and date of arrival
- 100% of the total cost for any non-arrival/no-shows
Reservation made within 45 days prior to arrival is payable within 24 hours from the day reservation is made.
- Conservation levy is always excluded from the booking amount and needs to be settled on arrival.
It is your responsibility to check if the reservation is correct. Should the reservation be incorrect, please contact our office immediately.
If the arrival date of the itinerary is postponed prior to or on date of arrival and then cancelled at a later stage, the fees that applied at the time of amendment will be enforced if the amount is greater than the new cancellation fees.
Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days prior to or on arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale (based on the total reservation cost) which varies between 50% and 100%.
Should the reservation not be taken up on the arrival date the accommodation will be held until 09:00 the following day after which the reservation will be cancelled and the deposit, where applicable, forfeited.
Cape Agulhas is approximately 230 km from Cape Town. It can be accessed via the N2 route, turning off at Caledon and passing through Bredasdorp when coming from the west.
From the east, leave the N2 near Swellendam and pass through Bredasdorp to get to Cape Agulhas. The nearest towns are LAgulhas and the fishing village of Struisbaai.
