Experience the Southernmost tip of Africa where the two oceans really meet at the Agulhas Country Lodge
Located in L’Agulhas (Cape Agulhas), the Agulhas Country Lodge is built from natural limestone and blends into the background of a rocky hill. The Lodge, with its elevated position, has spectacular sea views from nearly every vantage point.
Your Hosts While In Cape Agulhas at The AGULHAS COUNTRY LODGE
Owners, Sue and Phil Fenwick.
Sue and Phil, built the lodge in 1997 and have been operating it since then.
They have two daughters: Julienne, who is a medical doctor in Hermanus, and Chelsea, who has been working in the USA in the hospitality industry for over 4 years we are very proud that she is now the General Manager of our lodge.
Some Activities that can find in the area and the surrounding areas:
L’AGULHAS:
- Visit the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet.
- The second oldest working lighthouse in South Africa.
- Take a walk on the coast passing the historic Soldiers’ Pool to the lighthouse.
- Ghost Corner hiking trail along the coast and up to the lookout on top of the hill behind the Lodge (± 1½ hours). Circular route starting at the Lodge.
- Bird watching, whale watching (July to early December).
STRUISBAAI:
- Safe swimming in Struisbaai at the longest uninterrupted white beach in Southern Africa.
- Kite surfing and other water sports.
- Canoes, surfboards, and cycles are available to rent in Struisbaai from Way Down Africa Adventures.
- Boat trips for pleasure or fishing; also deep sea fishing, book at the beautiful Struisbaai harbor.
- Tarred runway (1100 metres) at Andrew’s Field only 10km from Struisbaai. Aircraft welcome to fly in, Agulhas Country Lodge can arrange transport.
SURROUNDING AREA:
- Nature Reserves: Guided or self-drive visits to De Hoop (1 hour) or De Mond (25 minutes).
- Nuwejaarsriver Wetland Special Management Area – very exciting new reserve. Excellent bird watching with hides. (30 minutes away, close to Elim) www.nuwejaars.com
- Elim Wine Route – the southernmost wine route in Africa is open and well worth a visit. There are 6 wine estates, some with restaurants within 30 minutes drive.
- Farm visits are available to wheat, merino, and cattle farms, some offering country lunches.
- The picturesque village of Arniston is only 35 minutes’ drive away and is well known for its big sea cave and 200-year-old fishermen’s village, Kassiesbaai. The Arniston Hotel serves delicious lunches.
- In Bredasdorp visits the Kapula candle factory, Julians Ceramics gallery, and the unique shipwreck museum.
- The Bredasdorp Golf Course is a well-maintained 9-hole course and is the southernmost golf course in Africa.
For a detailed description of activities please visit the website for Agulhas Country Lodge.
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