Puerto Williams to Cape Town

Puerto Williams is a Chilean port and naval base located on Isla Navarino facing the Beagle Channel. It lies 46 km E of Ushuaia on the opposite N side of the Chanel. With a population of a little over 2,000, including both naval personnel and civilians, Puerto Williams claims to be the southernmost city in the world (based on definition of ‘city’; its population is 2900). Read more about Puerto Williams, Chile

West Point Island is one of the Falkland Islands lying west of West Falkland. Once a popular site for slaughtering seals, it is now owned by the Napier family and run as a sheep farm and tourist attraction. With a population consisting of only four people, visitors are fascinated to see their little home and appreciate their self-sufficiency. Read more about West Point, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Saunders Island, NW of West Falkland, is still run as a sheep farm. Saunders Island Settlement, with one listed building known as Stone House, lies on the east coast. There are varied habitats, including wetland and permanent lakes, areas of dune formations and extensive steep cliff slopes. Read more about Saunders Island, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Port Stanley is the capital and only town in the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). It is located on the isle of East Falkland, on a north-facing slope, south of Stanley Harbour, in one of the wettest parts of the islands. It is very easy to see most of the islands’ worthwhile sites on a short walking tour. Read more about Port Stanley, Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

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Gough Island is a volcanic island in the South Atlantic, roughly midway between Cape Town and Buenos Aires. It is a dependency of Tristan da Cunha Islands group, and part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Originally named Gonçalo Álvares in 1505 by the Portuguese explorer, Charles Gough rediscovered the island in 1732. Read more about Gough Island, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Nightingale Island, part of the Tristan da Cunha group of islands, is an active volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, 2800km due west of Cape Town. It is administered by the UK as an overseas territory in the South Atlantic. The island is part of Nightingale Island’s Important Bird Area, as a breeding site for seabirds and endemic land-birds. Read more about Nightingale Island, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Sail due west from Cape Town towards South America in the South Atlantic Ocean. Near half-way, a volcanic island of 2,062m climbs out of the ocean. Queen Mary's Peak, named after Mary of Teck, the Queen consort of King George V, on the island of Tristan da Cunha (named after a Portuguese explorer in 1506), is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Read more about Tristan da Cunha, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa

Located on the shore of Table Bay, Cape Town was the first European settlement in South Africa, and today is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Pristine beaches, sheltered bays and secluded coves encircle the majestic might of Table Mountain, a World Heritage Site and home to some 8,500 species of flowers. Be sure to get to the top of the mountain by taking the Table Mountain Cableway and absorb the fascinating views. Read more about Cape Town, South Africa