The 11 Cape Agulhas Day Trips in South Africa That Earn Their Price

1.Cape Agulhas Full Day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $201Our pick

Leave Cape Town at 7 a.m. for a private 10 to 12-hour trip with guides such as Kevin, Rodney, Peter, or Joseph. See penguins at Stoney Point, taste cool-climate wines, stop in Hermanus and Elim, then reach Cape Agulhas and its lighthouse.

“I’m a geography nerd so going to the southernmost point in Africa and seeing where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet was amazing. Our guide Kevin was friendly, personable and knowledgeable and we loved spending the day with him.”

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2.Cape Agulhas Tour from Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 33 reviews · 9 hours · from $154

Travel from Cape Town to Africa’s southernmost tip on a small-group day tour with an English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at Sir Lowry’s Pass, a farm café, Bredasdorp’s Shipwreck Museum, Cape Agulhas lighthouse, Struisbaai, and possibly Hermanus, depending on the day and guide.

“La gita citata nel tour di per sé un po’ cara Si che è lontano però si sarebbe solo visto il punto dove gli oceani si incontrano e basta ma grazie alle nostra guida Jean che ringrazio siamo andati anche a Hermanus a vedere le balene e strada facendo ci ha raccontato un sacco di curiosità sui vari posti! Grazie jean !”

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3.Full-Day Cape Agulhas Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 10 hours · from $196

Travel by private luxury vehicle from Cape Town to Stony Point, Hermanus, and Cape Agulhas. You will see African penguins, taste wine in Hemel-en-Aarde, visit the lighthouse, and photograph Africa’s southernmost tip with an English or French-speaking guide.

“Trip was amazing from stunning mountains through fields to pristine blue ocean , our guide Pedro done very good job kept us updated about every place, wasn’t rushing, and stopped at every place we wanted, definitely recommend doing this activity as you definitely wouldn’t regret it, we were chatting with Pedro literally for the whole trip so it felt like we’ve met our old friend rather than guide. Hakhuna Mathatha!”

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4.Cape Agulhas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $259

Travel from Cape Town to Africa’s southernmost point in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide. The route passes Khayelitsha, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Steenbras Dam, Hermanus, and Bredasdorp, with a return through Elim and Gansbaai. Whale watching in Hermanus is possible from July to November.

“Awesome journey from Muizenberg Beach. My guide, Johnny, was very knowledgeable and informative along the beautiful route. A top 10 day.”

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5.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus & Stoney point Penguins full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $224

Spend 10 hours with a private English- or French-speaking guide, visiting Stony Point penguins, Hermanus, Elim, and Cape Agulhas. Taste Pinot noir and Chardonnay in Hemel en Aarde, climb South Africa’s second-oldest lighthouse, and return to Cape Town by hotel transfer.

“Absolutely wonderful day. Xochitle was an amazing guide who now feels like a friend. She arranged for a wonderful lunch at Hermanus, showed us all the sights, and just overall is a lovely person. Yes, it was a very long day, but welll planned. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Cape Agulhas, Hermanus whales & Wine Tasting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $264

Leave Cape Town at 6:30 AM for Cape Agulhas, Stony Point penguins, Hermanus whale watching, Khayelitsha, and Stellenbosch wine tasting. An English or French-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included. Whale sightings are seasonal, and boat trips cost extra.

“It was an amazing trip visiting the southernmost tip of Africa where Atlantic and Indian oceans meet each other. Beautiful landscapes along the way, especially in Hermanus where one can watch not only mountains and ocean but also whales. Very competent and kind guide. I definitely recommend this trip.”

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7.Cape Agulhas, Penguins, Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $214

Join an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Kelvin, or Melvyn for a long but rewarding day from Cape Town. See Stony Point’s penguins, taste wine in Hemel-en-Aarde, stop in Hermanus, and walk to Africa’s southernmost tip at Cape Agulhas.

“Kelvin was absolutely amazing! he definitely made this tour so much fun! He was super knowledgeable and made great conversation! I do think that because we opted out of a couple of the included things the company should give their guides the le way to pay for some of non included items. maybe they can incorporate that for future guests. Over all I definitely recommend booking this tour!”

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8.Cape Agulhas: Private Day Tour to Africa’s Southernmost Tip.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours · from $320

Join Jim, a certified English and Swedish-speaking guide, for a private day from Cape Town or Hermanus to Cape Agulhas. You’ll visit Africa’s southernmost point, follow scenic mountain and coastal roads, look for Blue Cranes and whales, stop for photos, and enjoy lunch in a country town.

“Jim is a wonderful guide! Setting up the pickup time and location was without any trouble. We went on a scenic ride towards the most southern tip of Africa. He shared his knowledge with me on different topics, since I my interest was quite broad. Landscapes along the way were fabulous. Arriving to the southern tip, we went along the coast and saw shipwrecks and light towers. On the way back we made quite few stops to enjoy the waves. For lunch he suggested a restaurant that had awesome carpaccio from springbok. I recommend to try it. One of the highlights of the trip was that while driving along the…”

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9.Cape Agulhas and Stony Point Penguin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $249

Spend 10 hours with a private English or French-speaking guide visiting Cape Agulhas, Stony Point Penguin Colony, Hermanus, Struisbaai, and L’Agulhas. Expect a long but rewarding road day, a lighthouse visit, coastal views, optional whale watching, and a comfortable car with hotel pickup.

“We had an amazing day and really enjoyed this tour! Our driver arrived right on time, and the car was very comfortable. It was just the two of us, which made the experience feel personal and relaxed. We visited the southernmost tip in Africa and saw so many highlights - the lighthouse and the penguins were unforgettable. Our driver was incredibly supportive throughout the day: he helped us everywhere, took great photos of us, and shared interesting stories and facts along the way. Everything was well organized, smooth, and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended!”

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10.Cape Agulhas Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $196

Spend 12 hours with a private English or French-speaking guide on the road from Cape Town to Cape Agulhas. You’ll visit the southernmost tip of Africa, stop for ocean views, see an old lighthouse, and may visit African penguin colonies and Hermanus for seasonal whale watching. Guide Isa has earned praise for his timing and photography.

“It was a fantastic day trip yesterday！The driver Isa was punctual and very friendly and he was also a good photographer. The route was well designed and you won't get bored throughout the trip. I would highly recommend this day trip to everyone，you will have super nice experience while seeing the best ocean scenery of South Africa.”

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11.Cape Agulhas Southern Most Tip of the African continent Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $144Best value

Travel from Cape Town with an English-speaking guide to Cape Agulhas, the lighthouse, Elim, Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and scenic Western Cape viewpoints. Guide James has led this route, and whale sightings are possible from July to November.

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