South Africa · Up-Close Animal Experiences

Cape Agulhas Southern Point of Africa Private Tour

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa
  • 02 See where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet
  • 03 Explore Hermanus, famous for seasonal whale watching
  • 04 Enjoy wine tasting in the Walker Bay area
  • 05 Visit Stoney Point to see African penguins up close
  • 06 Discover the Cape Agulhas lighthouse and museum
  • 07 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle from Cape Town

Discover the dramatic landscapes, wildlife, and coastal character of South Africa on this private full-day journey from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of the African continent. Stand where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, explore the coastal plains, and visit the historic Cape Agulhas lighthouse and museum.

Along the way, travel through towns including Somerset West and Caledon, continue to Hermanus for seasonal whale watching and time for lunch, enjoy a wine tasting in the Walker Bay area, and visit Stoney Point in Betty’s Bay to see African penguins up close. With private transport and included entrance fees, this tour combines nature, scenery, wildlife, and local flavour in one memorable day.

Stand where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, explore the coastal plains, and visit the historic Cape Agulhas lighthouse and museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Hermanus, Cape Agulhas, Somerset West, Betty's Bay
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cape town is a vibrant city located on the southern western coast of south Africa, known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich history, and cultural diversity. from cape town on the way to cape Agulhas.Langa is one of cape town's oldest townships, established in 1927 as a result of the 1923 urban areas acts, which aimed to control the movement of black south African's under the apartheid regime. the name "Langa" means "sun" in Xhosa, but it also honors Langalibalele, a 19th century chief who resisted colonial rule.Khayelitsha is one of the largest townships in south Africa, located about 30 km from cape town. established in 1983 during the apartheid era, it was created as a result of forced relocations of blacks south Africans under era of apartheid, today Khayelitsha is a densely populated, vibrant community that continues to grow despite facing challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and infrastructure limitation.somerset west is a town in the western cape, south Africa, located about 50 km east of cape town. on the way to cape Agulhas.Caledon has a rich colonial history, and you can Stille see cape Dutch-style architecture is some of its buildings. the town history is intertwined with farming, and its role as a key stopover point during the early settlement of the region.cape agulhas 3 hours Southeast of Cape town City is the most Southern tip of the African continent: Cape Agulhas. It's here that the warm Indian Ocean collides with the icy Atlantic. The rugged coastline hosts over 21 000 wetland and seabirds of different types. The Serengeti of the seas, named because of its diverse marine life, is also a part of the Cape floral kingdom. The richest floral kingdom in the world! About 2000 different plant species are resident in this area and with over 100 being endemic. While we are here, you will have ample time to explore the coastal plains. You can also visit the Cape Agulhas lighthouse; the second oldest in South Africa. A walk up to the summit of the lighthouse provides one with a bird's eye view of the town and the museum at the bottom.Hermanus, the tour will continue towards Hermanus. A quaint coastal town which is also South Africa's whale watching capital city. Whales can be spotted here from the whale trail along the shores between the months of June and November every year. Hermanus is also known to be one of of South Africa's gastronomy towns and you will be able to have lunch here before the tour continues Southeast towards Elim.Benguela Benguela cove is known for producing high quality wines. The estates vineyards benefit from the cool maritime climate of the walker bay area, which is ideal for growing grape varietals like sauvignon Blanc, chardonnay, shiraz, and Pino noirstony Betty's Bay is a coastal town an hour east of Cape Town. It was a whaling station in the late 1800s. Later it became better known for its unusual resident: the African penguin! The penguins settled at Stoney Point beach at the of the 20th century. This made Stoney point one of 2 mainland penguin colonies. Guests will have some time to walk along the penguin beach and see the penguins up close.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. 5 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private airconditioned vehicle
  • Chilled bottled of water
  • Stoney point entrance fees
  • Wine tasting fees
  • Cape Agulhas museum fees
  • Entry/Admission - Hamilton Russell Vineyards
  • Entry/Admission - Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
  • entry admission Hermanus

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PASSPORT REQUIRED
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cape Town.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cape Town.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cape Town..

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