Cape Agulhas Tour from Cape Town: Two Oceans Meet
Drive to the continent's edge where two oceans collide
A guided tour from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas, Africa's southernmost point, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans meet in rough seas. The 3-hour drive east passes through Khayelitsha township, Somerset West, the Elgin Valley (birthplace of Appletizer), Hermanus, and smaller towns in the Overberg region. A live English-speaking guide and hotel pickup are included. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total and returns via the charming coastal town of Elim. Whale watching in Hermanus is available as an optional stop during the July-to-November season.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town.
- a live English-speaking guide for the full day.
- an air-conditioned vehicle.
- and bottled water throughout the tour.
Times
- Every day 06:30 07:00
Before you book
Operated by Glorious Cape Tours
Prices and times updated 8 days ago
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The experience
You're picked up from your Cape Town hotel and driven east on the National Highway: the busiest road in the province, connecting three of South Africa's regions. The first major stop is Khayelitsha township, home to half a million people and the largest in Cape Town. Your guide explains how the township's economy has grown and how many residents depend on daily commutes to the city center or work in the nearby Cape Winelands. The route then passes Somerset West and Sir Lowry's Pass, named after a 19th-century Cape governor, before crossing the Steenbras dam, one of the province's main water sources.
The drive continues through the Elgin Valley (where Appletizer was created in 1966 by mixing fruit juice with carbonated water), and into Hermanus, known as South Africa's bread basket for its warm, humid winters ideal for wheat cultivation. Hermanus is also the whale-watching capital. Southern right whales come close to shore between July and November, and you can add a stop to watch them if you're traveling in season. From there, the route passes through Caledon (an agricultural hub for grain and stock farming) and Bredasdorp, the main service center of the Overberg region, before reaching Cape Agulhas itself. At the southern tip, you stand where the two oceans meet in a tumultuous crash of waves, with views of the rugged coastline, the old lighthouse, and shipwrecks visible from the shore. On the return journey, you pass through Elim, a charming fishing village of 2,000 people established in 1824 by German Moravian missionaries, recognizable by its white fisherman's cottages.
An air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide keeps the pace manageable over the full 8 to 9 hours. Bottled water is provided throughout, and hotel drop-off is included at the end of the day. Entrance to the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is optional and paid separately at the site.
Is this one for you?Book this if you have a full day and can sit comfortably in a vehicle for 8–9 hours round-trip. The fixed itinerary gets you to Cape Agulhas and back without needing to drive yourself.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).
What is Cape Agulhas and why do people visit it?
Cape Agulhas is Africa's southernmost point, where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet in rough, visible waves. The site is marked by an old lighthouse and surrounded by a rugged coastline with shipwrecks, making it a significant geographical landmark and the main destination of the tour.
How long is the drive from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas?
The drive from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas takes 3 hours on the National Highway heading east. The full tour, including stops along the way and time at Cape Agulhas itself, runs 8 to 9 hours total.
What towns and regions do you pass through on the way?
The route passes through Khayelitsha township (half a million residents), Somerset West, Sir Lowry's Pass, the Steenbras dam, the Elgin Valley (where Appletizer originated), Hermanus (the wheat-growing bread basket and whale-watching capital), Caledon, and Bredasdorp in the Overberg region. On the return, you drive through Elim, a fishing village of white cottages established in 1824.
Can you watch whales on this tour?
Whale watching is available as an optional stop in Hermanus during the southern right whale season, which runs from July through November. The whales come close to shore during these months, and Hermanus is known as South Africa's whale-watching capital.
What is included in the tour price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, a live English-speaking guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, and bottled water throughout the day are all included. Entrance to the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse is optional and paid separately at the site. Lunch is not included.
Is this tour physically demanding?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and involves mostly sitting in an air-conditioned vehicle with stops to walk and view sites. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health due to the length of the day and the 3-hour drive each way.
Cape Agulhas Tour from Cape Town: Two Oceans Meet
8h–9h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 280 per person
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