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Agulhas National Park
Table of Contents
Culture and History / History / Landscape / Flora and fauna / Climate / Travel to Agulhas National Park, visa requirements / Fees.2FPermits / Get around / Agulhas National Park attractions and sightseeing / City tours / Shopping, Agulhas National Park souvenirs / Good restaurants and cheap meals / Agulhas National Park nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs. / Hotels, youth hostels, lodging / Stay safe / Get outAgulhas National Park, [1] is in the Western Cape of South Africa.
Culture and History
Agulhas National Park is located on the southernmost tip of Africa where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The park form part of the Cape Floral Kingdom UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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History
The park was proclaimed in March 1999, but it will take a number of years in order to acquire and consolidate all the land that is to form the complete park.
Landscape
Flora and fauna
The park is new and still under development. Since it is not totally fenced no large mammals have been reintroduced to the area.
Climate
Generally hot and dry in the summer months with most rainfall occurring during the winter.
Travel to Agulhas National Park & Visa Requirements
Fees/Permits
Tours & Getting around Agulhas National Park
Agulhas National Park attractions and sightseeing
Agulhas National Park city tours
Agulhas National Park souvenirs & shopping
Agulhas National Park Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Agulhas National Park nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Agulhas National Park cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging
There is no accommodation inside the park, but the nearby towns of L’Agulhas and Struisbaai provides various options.
Stay safe
Get out
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