Pearly Beach, Cape Overberg
Not even 20 km from Gansbaai, Pearly Beach has been described as the longest undisturbed sand beach in the Western Cape, and even if this is a little grandiose a description, the beach nevertheless seems endless.
Pearly Beach is known for its wild beauty and serenity. Pearly Beach was, until recently, regarded as a remote seaside hamlet with no more than a few holiday homes and few permanent residents. The beach is uncultivated and scenic, with initial rocky outcrops and pools - where local fishermen can usually be spotted - that soon peter out to become pure sand. Long walks and solitude are the order of the day here, so if it’s bright lights you’re after, this isn’t the part of the world for you. The village is on the migratory whale route and one of the highest concentrations of whales can be spotted off the beach. The proximity to Gansbaai and De Kelders mean that you are not far from the Danger Point Peninsula where both Southern Right Whales and Great White Sharks are a major draw card.
The attraction of the two islands for the Great White has meant that the passage between the two has become known as ‘shark alley’ and cage diving is a major tourist attraction. Humpback and Bottlenose Dolphins are also frequent visitors to this part of the world. Pearly Beach Village is surrounded by gorgeous examples of indigenous fynbos, and wildlife such as tortoises, small buck and an abundance of birds. The Black Oyster Catcher nests on the beach. Walks and hikes in the nature reserve, on private farms and on the beaches, as well as swimming, fishing and crayfish diving, are just some of the ways in which to amuse yourself whilst at Pearly Beach, but it is the sleepy, mellowness of the town, allowing you to completely unwind, that is its main attraction.
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Agulhas National Park
Lying in what is known as the Agulhas Plain at the southernmost tip of Africa is the Agulhas National Park, just 45 kilometres from the popular village of Gansbaai. This might be the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but the Agulhas National park’s focus is on some of the most splendid ... more information
Cape Agulhas Wine Route
Elim is something of a phenomenon as its unique ‘terroir’ has caused much excitement in the wine community worldwide. The cool and strong winds that prevail - south westerly and south easterly - have the effect of providing a very cool ripening season, perfect for Sauvignon Blanc and promising for ... more information
Cape Whale Coast
The coming of the whales to the Cape Overberg coastline, also known as the Cape Whale Coast, every year between June and November, not only creates a stir, but brings to our shores a large, intelligent and remarkable giant of the sea and the only mammal to have adapted to life in the open oceans ... more information
Shark Cage Diving
Shark cage diving in South Africa has grown greatly in popularity and there are now a number of commercialized locations to view these incredible monsters of the deep. Your adrenaline is sure to pump as you come almost face to face with the sea’s most awesome predators. Shark cage diving is ... more information
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