The monument, which marks the spot where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet, is low and discreet and does not in any way intrude on the fabulous vistas at Africa's southernmost point.

Cape Agulhas, Africa's most southerly point. L'agulhas. Western Cape. South Africa

The African black oystercatcher (Haematopus moquini), is a large and noisy wader and is unmistakeable with its all-black plumage, red legs, bill and eyes. Its genus name Haematopus means feet and legs red like blood.

Image Number GH5R396289. Wreck of the Meisho Maru No. 38 at Suiderstrand,. Cape Agulhas, Cape L'Agulhas, Cabo das Agulhas or Cape of Needles. Overberg. Western Cape. South Africa.

The Map of Africa monument is a large topographic representation of the continent and incorporates the points of a compass. A series of boardwalks make it easy to access and enjoy.

The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, built at the southernmost tip of Africa, has looked out over the wild seas of the 'Cape of Storms' for more than 150 years.

Western Cape. South Africa

There have been as many as 150 shipwrecks along the Cape Agulhas coastline through the years and the area is rather aptly named the 'Graveyard of Ships".