Best trails in Agulhas National Park
One of the smaller national parks in South Africa, Agulhas National Park boasts plentiful bird watching, walking trails, impressive flora, and whale watching. The park is situated on the very southernmost tip of Africa, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. Located within the park is Cape Agulhas, which includes a historic lighthouse. There are also a number of shipwrecks along Cape Agulhas that visitors can view.
Pets are not allowed in the park.
Top trails
- (62)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrGreat hiking trail to do early morning. The sunrise is beautiful. The start is pretty flat and easy. As you cross over the dirt road to head back, it is a bit of a climb to the top of the mountain, but not for long. The view from the top, is so worth the climb. Navigation along the route can be challenging as the trails are not well-signed, having the map downloaded ahead of time can help keep you on track.
- (22)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrThis windy, rocky and beautiful trail takes you to the southern most tip of Africa where the Indian Ocean and Atlantic Ocean meet. The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse Museum was opened in 1994 and is the only one of its kind that is found in Africa. The museum is a wonderful historical source of not only the lighthouse but also of the old fish traps that were used hundreds of years ago by the indigenous Khoisan people, these traps are made out of stone.
- (11)·Easy·3.0 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis stunning hike at Cape Agulhas takes you through sand dunes and fynbos to a nice viewpoint where you can see the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet. Near the end, there is a nice little lagoon to cool off. An ideal walk if you stay at the SANParks rest camp. This hike is in Agulhas National Park and is unfortunately not available for day visitors.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Agulhas National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Agulhas National Park is Rasperpunt Hiking Trail, which has a 4.6 star rating from 62 reviews. This trail is 3.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 295 ft.
What is the longest trail in Agulhas National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Agulhas National Park is Rasperpunt Hiking Trail. This trail is estimated to be 3.3 mi long.
How many trails are in Agulhas National Park?
There are 4 trails in Agulhas National Park.These trails have an average 4.5-star ratingfrom 95 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Agulhas National Park?
Gansbaai Lighthouse to Cape Agulhas Lighthouse has the most elevation gain with 5,078 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Rasperpunt Hiking Trail, which has 295 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Agulhas National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Agulhas National Park which is Agulhas Rest Camp Loop Trail with an average 4.3 star rating from 11 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Agulhas National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Agulhas National Park which is Rasperpunt Hiking Trail with an average 4.6 star rating from 62 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Agulhas National Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with scenic viewpoints in Agulhas National Park, including Rasperpunt Hiking Trail and African Continent Monument - Lighthouse Museum.
