Geographical extremes capture the imagination. From ancient mariners to contemporary mankind, the quest has always been to reach the poles, sail around the tips of continents, conquer the highest peaks and dive to the ultimate depths. This is the same spirit that captivated the explorers of yesteryear who braved one of the most challenging sea crossings of their time: the Atlantic-Indian Ocean crossing via Cape Agulhas. As the southern-most tip of Africa, it has always had its mysteries and adventure, and still captures the imagination of explorers. Amongst the mysteries associated with this region is the legendary 'Cape of Storms' which wrecked many ships en route to the east via Cape Agulhas. This windswept, ruggedly beautiful coastal plain, with its rich cultural and natural heritage, was proclaimed as the Agulhas National Park in 1999. The Agulhas Plain with a plant diversity and species richness equalling those of tropical forests, makes the Park a jewel in its own right.