Montagu / De Hoop

Distance
226 km (140 mi)

Itinerary
8 am to 4 pm
After breakfast, we travel south via Bonnievale and Bredasdorp to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of the African continent. Cape Agulhas, or the 'Cape of Needles' (because of the many rocks and reefs in the area), was so named by the Portuguese as 'Cabo das Agulhas' around the year 1500 and is the geographical southern tip of the African continent and the official meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian oceans. The area is set in undulating fynbos. Our visit here includes a stop at the museum and lighthouse.
Later, your tour winds through the Overberg countryside to De Hoop Nature Reserve, an impressive 34,000-hectare World Heritage Site. A first-afternoon game drive follows check-in and time for relaxation. You can expect to see many fascinating animals, including the rare Cape mountain zebra and bontebok. Common animals typically encountered are kudu, eland, gemsbok, ostrich, springbok, and impala. The reserve is also home to the African elephant and Cape Buffalo. The leopard occurs, but sightings are rare.