Agulhas Rest Camp
Agulhas National Park
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Black backed jackal
From R 1,914 a night
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Agulhas National Park
Africa's southernmost tip
Western Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Agulhas National Park
Agulhas protects the southernmost tip of Africa, where the Indian and Atlantic oceans officially meet, and the low limestone fynbos and coastal plain around it. This is not a Big Five park: it is a place of shipwrecks, the second-oldest working lighthouse in the country, spring flowers, and one of the richest concentrations of endangered plants anywhere. Birders come for Cape clapper larks, Agulhas long-billed larks and blue cranes on the farmlands; walkers for the Rasperpunt trail along the coast. The Rhenosterkop rest camp inside the park is the closest place to sleep to the tip itself, with Struisbaai and L'Agulhas on the doorstep.
Things to do: Cultural activities · Fishing · Hiking · Scenic drives · Whale watching
Where you can stay: Rest camps · Chalets · Camping
Wildlife near Agulhas National Park
What people record most across Western Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Western Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Agulhas National Park
Request inside-park camps here. Spekboom confirms with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. Mix in a gateway stay from the same list if you want nights outside the fence.
When to visit Agulhas National Park
Most of the rain at Agulhas National Park falls from June, peaking in June at about 60 mm. The dry season runs from December to February, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 25°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 11°C.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Average high (°C) | Average low (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 | 25 | 19 |
| February | 17 | 25 | 19 |
| March | 25 | 24 | 18 |
| April | 31 | 22 | 15 |
| May | 40 | 20 | 13 |
| June | 60 | 18 | 11 |
| July | 54 | 18 | 11 |
| August | 46 | 18 | 11 |
| September | 33 | 19 | 12 |
| October | 27 | 21 | 14 |
| November | 35 | 22 | 16 |
| December | 18 | 24 | 17 |
Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 11 m above sea level. Weather data from Open-Meteo.com (opens in a new tab) (ERA5), CC BY 4.0.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Agulhas National Park. Tap the pin for the listing.
34.7583° S, 19.7445° E50 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Agulhas National Park wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Agulhas National Park: your questions
Where is Agulhas National Park?
Agulhas National Park is in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Agulhas National Park malaria-free?
Yes. Agulhas National Park is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Agulhas National Park?
In Western Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Cape Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Cape Grysbok and birds including Agulhas Long-billed Lark, Red-necked Phalarope, Northern Giant Petrel, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
How do you book a stay at Agulhas National Park?
Request inside-park rest camps on Spekboom. We confirm the dates with SANParks, then you pay on Spekboom. SANParks assigns the unit after confirmation. Gateway lodges and guesthouses listed here book the same way, so you can mix nights inside the park with a stay outside.
How far in advance should you book accommodation in Agulhas National Park?
SANParks opens rest-camp bookings 11 months in advance, releasing a new month on the first working day of each month, and popular camps sell out within days for school holidays, long weekends and peak season. Request as early as you can on Spekboom for those dates. Stays just outside the park usually have availability much closer to the time, and you can book those here too.
Do you pay conservation fees at Agulhas National Park?
Yes. SANParks charges a daily conservation fee per person on top of accommodation, with lower rates for South African residents and SADC nationals. Wild Card members do not pay the daily fee. Tariffs are revised each year, so check current rates when you book.
When is the rainy season at Agulhas National Park?
Most of the rain at Agulhas National Park falls from June, peaking in June at about 60 mm. The dry season runs from December to February, with little or no rain. January is the hottest month, with average highs of about 25°C, and June the coolest, with average lows of about 11°C. Averages for 2005 to 2024 at the park's centre point, about 11 m above sea level.
When is the best time to visit Agulhas National Park?
The best time to visit Agulhas National Park is Sep-Apr (flowers Aug-Oct).
What is there to do at Agulhas National Park?
Popular activities at Agulhas National Park include cultural activities, fishing, hiking, scenic drives, whale watching.
Where can you stay in Agulhas National Park?
Places to stay inside Agulhas National Park include Agulhas Rest Camp. Request them here; Spekboom handles the SANParks confirmation. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Agulhas National Park
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
De Mond Nature Reserve
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De Hoop Nature Reserve
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Kogelberg Nature Reserve
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Official information
The SANParks website has park rules, maps and daily conservation fees. To book a rest camp or a stay nearby, use the places on this page.
- Park website: www.sanparks.org (opens in a new tab)
