Cape Town · Multi-Day Trip
Cape Agulhas - Tip of Africa
The southernmost point of Africa, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. A two-day journey by way of the wild south coast.
Distance
250km
3.5 hr drive
Duration
2 days, 1 night
Best time
Year round. Aug–Nov is whale season
Pace
Easy scenic driving
Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent.
Many people think that the Cape of Good Hope is the tip of Africa; it isn't. The actual southern most point lies 150 kilometres further east, at Cape Agulhas, where the meridian that passes through it marks the boundary between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
The journey takes a full day each way through some of the Cape's quietest coastline, so we split it over two days and pair it with a marine wildlife experience in Gansbaai.
THE JOURNEY
Two days, end-to-end
DAY 1
Cape Town → Cape Agulhas → Gansbaai
We will travel through the beautiful South African countryside to Agulhas National Park. Cape Agulhas is the southernmost point of the African continent and the place where the waters of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet.
After exploring Cape Agulhas and Agulhas National Park, we will move to the town of Gansbaai, where we will stay overnight.
Day 2
Gansbaai → Hermanus → Cape Town
In the morning, we will take a boat trip to Dyer Island, during which you will see the Big 5 marine animals - whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and penguins. As part of this 2 to 3-hour boat trip, there is an option to go cage diving for an additional fee and observe great white sharks up close.
After that, we will head to the town of Hermanus, considered the world center for southern right whale watching, as they come very close to the shore, sometimes within 20 meters. The return journey from Hermanus to Cape Town follows the Atlantic Ocean coastline and offers stunning natural scenery.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before you go
- Whale season is August to November — outside that window, the Hermanus stop is special, even without the whales
- The shark cage dive is weather-dependent and booked on the day if conditions allow
- The Marine Big Five boat trip runs in most weather but rough seas can cause cancellations
- Bring a warm layer — coastal weather changes fast, and the boat trip is colder than you'd expect
- Comfortable shoes for the lighthouse climb and the boardwalk to the southernmost marker
- The itinerary is flexible — we can extend by an extra night if you'd like more time in either spot
- Door-to-door transport from your hotel and Czech-speaking guide included
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Plan this trip with Jana