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AGULHAS REGION

Getting there

 
Travel advisory

The only irritation in an otherwise very pleasant journey is passing through Somerset West.  The traffic lights make a mockery of the national road and can lead to bottlenecks.  Avoid this if possible during peak morning, lunchtime and afternoon traffic periods.  Saturday mornings can be bad, but on Sundays you will usually have a clear run – except returning to Cape Town on peak holiday weekends.
Also, watch out for speed traps in the slow-down zones at Elgin, Caledon and Napier.
At ±2 hours from Cape Town, it is a pleasant day-trip from the city along excellent roads (– the scenic route to Cape Point can take you almost as long).

Take the N2 through Somerset West towards Caledon. You'll have spectacular views of False Bay and the Peninsula from Sir Lowry's Pass before you descend into the Elgin valley – South Africa's apple-growing centre.

Leaving Elgin with the Houwhoek Pass, a new vista unfolds – the rolling hills ("rûens" – pronounced "ruins") that stretch as far as the eye can see, which change dramatically from season to season.

You pass the Hermanus turnoff and head into the hills, continuing towards Caledon, which is just over 100km (or one hour) from Cape Town.  At Caledon, follow the sign posts as you turn right towards the southern most tip of Africa.

Napier, 55km further on, is the gateway to the Cape Agulhas region, and one of the most picturesque villages in the Cape.  Don't be misled by the quiet main street; this should be your first stop!





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