Cidade Turismo
South Africa

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Your trip to L'Agulhas.

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L'Agulhas – Cabo Ocidental Destination Hermanus and Overberg about 230 km from Cidade do Cabo

How to get there

  • Aeroporto Internacional da Cidade do Cabo (CPT) Cidade do Cabo · 225 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Hermanus, the arrival town, it’s about 140 km via the R43, through Stanford and Bredasdorp, in roughly 2 hours. From Cape Town it’s about 230 km via the N2, through Caledon and Bredasdorp, in roughly 3 hours. There is no public transport; go by car or on a tour.

How many days

Half a day for the lighthouse, the marker and a walk in the park. Those who stay overnight in the village get the sunrise at the extreme point and Struisbaai beach.

When to go

Summer, from December to February, has long days and beach weather at Struisbaai. The wind is strong year-round, and winter is usually cool and wet. From July to November it is common to see whales from the shore.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes. There is no public transport and distances are large: travel by car or on a tour. People drive on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in L'Agulhas
  1. Morning
    Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

    Climb the steps of the 1849 lighthouse and visit the museum in the former keepers' house.

  2. Afternoon
    Southernmost point of Africa

    Walk along the boardwalk to the marker of the continent's extreme point, where the Atlantic meets the Indian Ocean.

  3. Late afternoon
    Struisbaai

    Head to Struisbaai, 6 km away, for a walk on the long beach and a stroll around the fishing harbor.

  4. Evening
    L'Agulhas village

    Dine in the village, facing the sea.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where is the southernmost point of Africa?

At Cape Agulhas, next to the village of L'Agulhas, about 230 km from Cape Town.

Where do the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet?

By the convention of the International Hydrographic Organization, at Cape Agulhas, not at the Cape of Good Hope.

How long from L'Agulhas to Cape Town?

About 3 hours by car, roughly 230 km via the N2 and passing Bredasdorp.

Is it worth staying overnight in L'Agulhas?

For those who want to see sunrise or sunset at the extreme point and walk the park at leisure, yes. The village is small and peaceful.

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