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Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

 

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Visit the lighthouse on the southern-most tip of Africa!

Built in 1848, the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse was only the second one to be built in South Africa. Today the lighthouse is a national monument, housing the unique lighthouse museum and a small rustic restaurant.

The coastline here is a graveyard of shipwrecks. The sea off Cape Agulhas has long been notorious with sailors for winter storms and massive rogue waves, which can even sink large ships. The Arniston (1815), Cooranga (1964), Elise (1879), European (1877), Federal Lakes (1975), Geortyrder (1849), Gouritz (1981), and Gwendola (1968) are just a few of the vessels lost along this coast. Showpieces from some of these shipwrecks are on display at the Bredasdorp Shipwreck museum.

Owing to the hazards and following the loss of numerous vessels, notably the Arniston, the lighthouse was built. Seventy-one steps lead up to the top of what is now the second oldest working lighthouse in southern Africa. Stone mined from an adjacent limestone quarry provided the raw materials for its construction.

Visitors to the area can still see the Meisho Maru 38 wreck on the shores of Cape Agulhas. Remains of ancient stone fish traps used by the Khoisan people can be seen to the east of the lighthouse.
Need to know? The entrance fee to the lighthouse is R15 for adults and R7.50 for kids (2 – 11 years). This entrance fee is in line with other Transnet National Ports Authority’s lighthouses which are open to visitors.

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Accommodation near Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

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Bietou Holiday Accommodation |

Bietou Holiday Accommodation

Agulhas Private Home, Agulhas Self-catering in Agulhas
0.21km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Self-catering garden cottage ideal for a small family of four people or a couple who would like a safe, relaxed holiday or weekend. The unit consists of one double en-suite bedroom, a second bedroom with double bunks suitable for children, and open-plan living area, and a well-equipped kitchen.

  • R400 p/p sharing
    R200 Single
  • 4 Guests
 
 
Villa @ Cape Agulhas |

Villa @ Cape Agulhas

Agulhas Bed and Breakfast in Agulhas
0.28km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

This villa is situated on the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, in a paradise of natural wealth bordered by blue mountain ranges and the Agulhas National Park.

  • R240 p/p sharing
    R480 Single
  • 10 Guests
 
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4Stay Agulhas House |

4Stay Agulhas House

Agulhas Self-catering in Agulhas
0.29km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Agulhas offers various attractions and sights. Guests can visit the Agulhas National Park where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet and various fynbos and wildlife can be seen roaming freely.

  • R2 200 Rooms/Units
  • 12 Guests
 
 
South Point |

South Point

Agulhas Self-catering, Agulhas Bed and Breakfast in Agulhas
0.42km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

South Point is situated 150m from the historic Cape Agulhas lighthouse which houses a unique restaurant, the gates to the Agulhas National Park, restaurants, coffee shops, wine boutique, art galleries and the sea and ancient fish traps.

  • R470 Rooms/Units
  • 11 Guests
 
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Trade Winds B&B |

Trade Winds B&B

Agulhas Self-catering, Agulhas Bed and Breakfast in Agulhas
0.45km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Enjoy the warm hospitality of Susan and John Morrell at Trade Winds B&B. Trade Winds is lovely guest house with stunning sea views situated in L'Agulhas, and within walking distance to the Historic Lighthouse and Museum, the southern most tip of Africa, restaurants, shops and tidal pools.

  • R300 p/p sharing
    R500 Rooms/Units
    R450 Single
  • 8 Guests
 
 
Agulhas Self-Catering House |

Agulhas Self-Catering House

Agulhas Self-catering in Agulhas
0.51km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

This beautiful log house is the ideal self catering option. It has three bedrooms and sleeps 6 people, 1 double bedroom and two rooms with 2 single beds in each room. The house and all bedrooms have stunning uninterrupted sea views and is 30 m from the sea.

  • R1 300 Rooms/Units
  • 6 Guests
 
 
Tip of Africa Guest House |

Tip of Africa Guest House

Agulhas Guest House in Agulhas
0.52km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Cape L’Agulhas is surely the ultimate destination in visiting one of the most significant geographical points on our continent!The Guest House has eight (8) stylish double rooms with quality linen in a relaxed and safe environment

  • R350 p/p sharing
    R390 Single
  • 14 Guests
 
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Avala Cottage |

Avala Cottage

Agulhas Private Home, Agulhas Self-catering in Agulhas
0.66km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Avala Cottage offers sea views and comprises two large bedrooms with two bathrooms, a large open-plan kitchen, dining room and a lounge with built-in braai, as well as a large outside living deck area.

  • R750 Rooms/Units
  • 4 Guests
 
 
Cape Agulhas Guest House |

Cape Agulhas Guest House

Agulhas Bed and Breakfast in Agulhas
0.72km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Located in the Town of L'Agulhas, which is at the most Southern tip of Africa.

This guest house an affordable holiday with double bedrooms, each with en-suite showers.

5 of the bedrooms have beautiful sea views and the other 4 have mountain views. Some of our rooms have satellite TV and there is a TV with satellite in the lounge.

  • R295 p/p sharing
    R385 Single
  • 16 Guests
 
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Rus 'n Bietjie L'Agulhas |

Rus 'n Bietjie L'Agulhas

Agulhas Self-catering in Agulhas
2.12km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse

Built in 1938, Rus 'n Bietjie is one of the last "old L'Agulhas" homes. It has a true fisherman cottage feel about it and is situated only 30 m from the ocean. It is near the lovely and historical "Soldiers' Pool" in the Mount Pleasant area.

  • R700 Rooms/Units
  • 8 Guests
 
 
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