Agulhas National Park

Accommodation

The camp was developed to meet high environmental standards according to a ‘touch-the-earth-lightly’ principle, which endeavours to reduce the impact on the environment to disturbed sites only. The Agulhas Rest Camp is ideally situated to experience the best of what the ‘Cape of Storms’ has to offer.
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).

• Three-bed Chalet (CH2,CH2D,CH2Z) has one en-suite bedroom with either two single beds or a double bed, ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchen (two plate stove, microwave and fridge). An open plan lounge/kitchen area, patio and braai area (only the use of charcoal is allowed). The sleeper couch not suitable for adults
• Two-bed Chalet (CH2DN,CH2N) has one en-suite bedroom with either two single beds or a double bed, ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchen (two plate stove, microwave and fridge). An open plan lounge/kitchen area, patio and braai area (only the use of charcoal is allowed). Some of the units have a partial sea view.

• Four-bed Chalet (FCH4,FCH4D,FCH4Z) has two en-suite bedrooms, one with two single beds, one with a double bed (Z unit has 2 single beds in the second bedroom), 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower), ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchen (two plate stove, microwave and fridge). An open plan lounge/kitchen area, patio and braai area (only the use of charcoal is allowed).

• Four-bed Chalet (FCH4DN) has two en-suite bedrooms, one with two single beds, one with a double bed, 2 en-suite bathrooms (w/c and shower), ceiling fans, fully equipped kitchen (two plate stove, microwave and fridge). An open plan lounge/kitchen area, patio and braai area (only the use of charcoal is allowed). Partial sea view.

• Lagoon House (GH8) has 2 bedrooms in the house with bathroom (toilet, bath & shower) and 2 bedrooms with external entrances which have en-suite bathrooms (toilet & shower). A fully equipped kitchen, dining room with an eight seater table and lounge which overlooks the sea. Large patio and braai area.

Rhenosterkop Guest Cottages
31km from the Agulhas Cape Lighthouse off the Struisbaai / Elim road, Rhenosterkop’s accommodation takes the shape of three historic cottages situated on the old homestead of one of the oldest farms in Strandveld, which was established in 1742. The road to Rhenosterkop is gravel and a high clearance vehicle is recommended during the wet season (Jun - Aug). Contact the park reception before arrival to confirm the roads condition. The travelling time to Rhenosterkop from the reception (close to the lighthouse) is more or less 45 minutes

• Two-bed Rhenosterkop Cottage (CO2Z) has one bedroom with two single beds a bathroom with toilet and shower. Energy is provided by solar panels for lighting and gas for cooking, hot water and refrigeration. There are no power outlets. NOTE: not situated close to the sea
  
• Four-bed Rhenosterkop Family Cottage (FA4) has two bedrooms (each with two single beds) and a bathroom with toilet and shower. Energy is provided by solar panels for lighting and gas for cooking, hot water and refrigeration. There are no power outlets. NOTE: not situated close to the sea

Bergplaas Guest House
This guest house is situated more or 36km from the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse. The road to Bergplaas is gravel and a high clearance vehicle is recommended during the wet season (Jun - Aug). Contact the park reception before arrival to confirm the roads condition. The travelling time to Bergplaas from the reception (close to the lighthouse) is more or less an hours drive.

• Ten-bed Bergplaas Guest House (GH10) is a spacious house with four bedrooms (two with double beds and two with 2 single beds), en-suite bathrooms with either a shower or a bath and 2 single beds in a loft. A fully equipped kitchen with a four plate stove, fridge and microwave allows large groups to be catered for. NOTE: not situated close to the sea

Activities & Facilities

There are a number of activities available in the park and surrounding towns. Explore the local landscape with activities such as hiking trails, 4x4 trails, bird watching, whale watching (June to September), swimming, and rock and surf angling. The park offers a great diversity of flora with approximately 2000 species of indigenous plants, including 100 that are endemic to the area, and over 110 Red Data Book species. Although most species bloom between May and September, there are flowers to be enjoyed in any season.

This is the southernmost tip of Africa (Agulhas), where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet officially at 34° 49’ 58" South and 20° 00’ 12’’ East. The rough seas off Cape Agulhas were treacherous for early explorers and a number of shipwrecks can be found along the coastline, including the wrecks of the Zoetendal, Birkenhead, Arniston and Meisho Maru 38.

The nearby Bredasdorp Shipwreck museum showcases the stories and remnants of these fateful voyagers. The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse was built to aid the early explorers and is a museum, as well as the second oldest working lighthouse in southern Africa. Remains of ancient stone fish traps used by the Khoisan people can be seen to the east of the lighthouse.

There are no facilities in the park, restaurants, pubs, shops, banks, and other facilities are available in the nearby towns of L’Agulhas, Struisbaai or Bredasdorp.