Go Back to Map – Shipwrecks and Lighthouses The Seal Point Lighthouse, standing at 27,75m, is the tallest masonry lighthouse in South Africa and is situated on the second southernmost point of Africa. Built in 1878, the lighthouse is still operational with a modern radio beacon, fog signal and fog detector. The 28m circular masonry tower supports a lantern house and second order revolving lantern consisting of 8 catadioptric...
Read MoreGeneral info on local wrecks The Cape of Good Hope has been famous for more than 500 years as the ‘graveyard of ships’. And sea captains of yore also talked about another danger spot: the ‘mountains of water’ off the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. Indeed, the 3 000km South African coastline has claimed perhaps 3 000 vessels over the centuries, with known records dating back to the 1500’s – one for every...
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Various popular birding spots can be found in the Kouga. The Community Garden in St Francis Bay, The Cove on the canals, Van Stadens River Mouth, Kabeljous, Soutvlei – all are sheltered spots to be and when the wind is blowing. In the dips of the roads you will find the bush birds, but driving inland towards Hankey, away from the coastal wind, as far as the Baviaanskloof – is ideal for birding.
Read MoreThe Bottle-nosed dolphin is the most common species in the Kouga waters. They are identified by their narrow beak and abruptly sloping forehead. They measure an average of just less than 2.5 metres. This is a matriarchal society that hunts together, feeding on squid and fish. It is always a delight seeing them ride the waves, jumping out of the water. The two most common whales to cavort off the coastline are the Humpback and Southern...
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Spekboom is native to the Eastern Cape. It grows particularly in the Addo area but it once covered hundreds of thousands of hectares. Now the humble tree is being replanted hectares at a time because of its ability to capture carbon dioxide, restore natural ecosystems and alleviate poverty a programme that includes job creation. From government restoration programmes to schoolyard educational projects, spekboom has become a symbol for...
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