Things To Do in Gansbaai
28 Things To Do in Gansbaai
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Gansbaai Extreme Sports
Shark Cage Diving With Extreme Scene
Come to the Shark Capital of the World and meet the Great White Sharks! Cage Diving with these magnificent creatures is an exhilarating experienced and an opportunity not to be missed. Meet us in Gansbaai for a ... more
WHEN?
7 days a week, weather dependant.
Booking is essential.
Gansbaai Extreme Sports
Swim with Sharks
The definition of an opportunity of a lifetime? An opportunity that at most with present itself once in a person's entire lifespan. The definition of an experience of a lifetime? An exposure so vivid that ... more
WHEN?
Booking essential.
Gansbaai Cruises / Extreme Sports / Living Museums / Sports & Leisure
Visit the White Shark Embassy
Sea of the free and the home of the brave. Citizens of the world are welcome at the headquarters of the deep; the White Shark Embassy. The widely accepted official residence of the legendary tooth and tail of ... more
WHEN?
Call to confirm.
Gansbaai Cafés & Eateries / Casual Dining
Dine at Grootbos
Executive chef, Duane Lewis, heads the restaurant at Grootbos, situated a few kilometers from Gansbaai, up. The menu is inspired by fresh and seasonal ingredients, including fresh fish sourced directly from the ... more
WHEN?
Please enquire - Bookings are essential.
Gansbaai Cafés & Eateries / Fine Dining
Dine at Benguela
Benguela is a fine dining restaurant located in the small fishing village of Gansbaai. Receiving rave reviews from tourists and locals, Benguela shines in its position as a fine eatery in the Overberg region. The ... more
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Gansbaai Lighthouses
Danger Point Lighthouse
It took roughly forty years after a major shipwreck on the coast at Gansbaai with a great loss of lives, for a lighthouse to finally emerge in 1895. A memorial plaque is on one of the walls of the lighthouse, in ... more
WHEN?
Monday to Friday from 10h00 to 15h00.
May to September - By reservation only.
October to April from 10h00 to 15h00.
Great White Shark Experience
In South Africa, we are privileged to have access to great white sharks… if you know where to go, and when. The general public, too, can enjoy great white sharks face-to-face. Observing and diving with these ... more
WHEN?
Please request.
Gansbaai Museums
Strandveld Museum
The Strandveld Museum is situated in Frikkiesbaai, Franskraal 5km south of Gansbaai. The quaint building dates back to the 1860s where it was originally used as a retreat by managers of Dyer Island and their ... more
WHEN?
Monday to Saturday from 10h00 to 12h00 and from 15h00 to 16h30.
Franskraal Beach
Cameras and binoculars at the ready everyone, Franskraal Beach is not only beautiful but is a popular birding hotspot and you are bound to see some interesting species in the area. Climb among the rocks and ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours.
Stanfords Bay
Stanfords Bay in De Kelders is a protected cove popular for fishing and swimming. Anglers can be seen amongst the rocks baiting their hooks and casting their lines with a good chance of reeling in a great catch ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours.
Gansbaai Beaches & Pools / Monuments
Klipgat Caves
Gansbaai in the Western Cape is not only popular as a shark cage diving destination; it is also home to the historically relevant Klipgat Caves. These caves were once home to ancient humankind. In fact, the ... more
WHEN?
Daylight hours.
Gansbaai Cafés & Eateries / Casual Dining
BBlonds Restaurant
BBlonds Restaurant is nestled within the scenic seaside town of Gansbaai in the Western Cape. Its ideal positioning allows the chef to take advantage of the fresh seafood and fish that is so readily available ... more
WHEN?
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Gansbaai Casual Dining / Cafés & Eateries
Blue Goose Restaurant
The Blue Goose Restaurant showcases excellent South African beef and lamb, seafood fresh from the local boats, and popular South African wines that have won a number of awards around the world. It is situated in ... more
WHEN?
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Gansbaai Cafés & Eateries / Casual Dining
Ciro’s Restaurant
Ciro’s continues to be one of Gansbaai’s favourite spots for lunch and dinner, having established an outstanding reputation for itself over the last decade of its existence. Ciro’s Restaurant is known for its fresh ... more
WHEN?
Monday to Sunday from 11h00 to 14hoo and 17h00 until late.
Gansbaai Cafés & Eateries / Casual Dining
De Seemans Taphuis
De Seemans Taphuis is perched idyllically above Gansbaai Harbour so that patrons are able to take in the unrivalled views, all the action of the working fishing harbour, and the vistas that extend across Walker ... more
WHEN?
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Gansbaai as a destination
If you are considering visiting Gansbaai or have already booked your Gansbaai accommodation, then you are probably keen to see what activities are available and what there is to do in the area. Explore our growing selection of Things to Do in Gansbaai and come back and submit your Gansbaai review or suggest an activity if you come across something we've missed.
Also in the neighbourhood
Baardskeerdersbos, Barrydale, Bettys Bay, Botrivier, Caledon, Cape Agulhas, De Hoop, De Kelders, Elgin, Franskraal, Grabouw, Greyton, Heidelberg, Hermanus, Kleinbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Onrus, Pearly Beach, Pringle Bay, Riviersonderend, Rooi Els, Sandbaai, Stanford, Suiderstrand, Suurbraak, Swellendam, Vermont, Villiersdorp, Witsand
Staying Overnight
Our Blessing
Our Blessing offers accommodation within walking distance of the Great White Shark Cage Diving Harbour and is a short drive from the African Peng...
Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
Grootbos is a 5 star private nature reserve that celebrates the wonders of the dramatic landscape of South Africa. Exclusive and secluded, guests...
Romans Villa
Romans Villa in Gansbaai sleeps twelve guests in six bedrooms. Outside there is a large decked area and a heated swimming pool. The enclosed ent...
Whale Huys Luxury Oceanfront Villa
Where two oceans meet and about as close to paradise as you can get. Perched on the oceans edge, Whale Huys has beautiful unobstructed sea views ...
Cliff Lodge Cottage
Cliff Lodge Cottage is a stunning cottage located in De Kelders, Gansbaai. This tranquil beach house is ideal for honeymooners or small groups lo...
111 Memories
111 Memories is a self catering home located in De Kelders. This four bedroom house has lovely views of Walker Bay and the surrounding mountains....
Villa The Cherry
Villa the Cherry is a luxury seafront retreat on a unique location and an architectural delight. It is located right on the cliff with unspoilt v...
La Petite Baleine Seaside Villa
Located in the seaside town of De Kelders and boasting sweeping, uninterrupted views is La Petite Baleine. Offering self catering accommodation, ...
Marine 5 Guesthouse
Marine 5 Guesthouse overlooks the Walker Bay Marine Conservation Area. From here you are surrounded by fynbos and have a fabulous view from where...
Cliff Lodge
Set on the cliffs, right above the sea with breathtaking views across Walker Bay, Cliff Lodge is 25 minutes from Hermanus in the village of De Ke...
Whalesong Lodge
A small intimate guesthouse perched on top of the rugged De Kelders Cliffs overlooking the picturesque Walker Bay with the coastline stretching f...
Bellamente Sirene
Bellamente Sirene is a Mediterranean style guesthouse, nestled in Fynbos in De Kelders, Gansbaai. Overlooking the sea and the mountains we offer...
Sea Star Cliff
Sea Star Cliff offers bed & breakfast accommodation in De Kelders. The Gansbaai area is popular for Whale watching and shark cage diving. All roo...
Ons C-Huis
Situated overlooking Walker Bay, Ons C-Huis provides accommodation for six guests. The house has a spacious, elevated deck that boasts wonderful ...
The Lookout at Whale Cove
The Lookout at Whale Cove is a beautifully appointed three bedroomed self-catering apartment situated directly on the seafront, with magnificent ...
Farm 215 Nature Retreat
The reserve of Farm 215 is located mid-way on the gravel-road from Gansbaai to Baardskeerdersbos and onwards to Cape Agulhas. A 2 hour drive from...
Sea Star Lodge
The lodge is located in de Kelders - a small village at the Atlantic Ocean between Stanford and Gansbaai. Originally designed as a private home f...
Royal Albatros
Royal Albatros is a self catering apartment on the entire ground floor of the main property. It has an unrestricted view, even from every bed, of...
Rots-en-See
Rots-en-See is a fully equipped self catering holiday home found on the shoreline in Franskraal, near Gansbaai. The house sleeps 12 guests in fiv...
Albatross House De Kelders
The Albatross House is a stunning three bedroom self-catering house in De Kelders. The house has three bedrooms which can be arranged into two ki...
Forty Winks Holiday Home
Forty Winks Holiday Home is a modern home offering accommodation for six adults and two children. The house is within walking distance of the cli...
Cliff House De Kelders
Cliff House overlooks Walker Bay and provides accommodation for ten guests in two units. Safe parking for two cars is available in the garage and...
Abalone Cottage
The Abalone Cottage is a six sleeper, pet friendly cottage offering comfortable self-catering accommodation for families and groups. The cottage ...
Wild Ocean Self Catering
Wild Ocean Self-Catering offers comfortable accommodation in Danger Point, just 3.7km outside the town centre of Gansbaai. The Main House has thr...
Franskraal B&B
Franskraal Bed and Breakfast is situated in the secluded seaside village of Franskraal, neighbour to Gansbaai and Kleinbaai, on the water's edge....
Amazing Grace B&B
Amazing Grace B&B is a comfortable unit with a separate entrance to the main house. The unit is located in De Kelders, just 5km away from Gansbaa...
On the Rocks B&B
On the Rocks B&B allows you to enjoy a peaceful getaway, comfortable accommodation and splendid sunsets. All rooms are equipped with satellite TV...
28 Kolgans
The apartment sleeps five guests in three bedrooms. The main bedroom had a double bed, the second room has two single beds and the third room has...
White Shark Guesthouse
Featuring views of the Atlantic Ocean, White Shark Guest House is located 400m from the harbour in Kleinbaai. Activities on our doorstep include ...
Aire del Mar Guest House
Aire del Mar is ideally situated in the quiet seaside resort of Kleinbaai, world known for viewing of the Great White Sharks. Friendly personal s...
The Roundhouse Guesthouse
The Roundhouse is a three storey high, round building with a thatched roof, situated in the prime whale watching area. The house has a very moder...
The Bay Lodge Gansbaai
Situated close to the secluded little beach called Standfords Cove in De Kelders, approximately 3 kms from Gansbaai. View the whales and dolphins...
Saxon Lodge
Saxon Lodge is a boutique hotel situated in Gansbaai, the world’s Great White Shark capital, in the Western Cape, a short, beautiful, 2 hour driv...
Nell's B&B
Nell’s B&B is situated in Kleinbaai, in the Cape Whale Coast. Kleinbaai is known world wide for shark cage diving and boat based whale viewing tr...
Sea Rose Self-Catering
Sea Rose Self-catering offers comfortable accommodation in three self catering holiday apartments in Gansbaai, just 50 meters from the sea. The s...
White Shark Backpackers
White Shark Backpackers offers comfortable accommodation in double or twin rooms in Gansbaai. This popular area is the Great White shark capital ...
Platbos Forest Cabins
Platbos Forest offers self catering accommodation in an indigenous forest found on the Baviaanspoort Hills in Gansbaai. This ancient forest has t...
Whale Cove 1
Whale Cove 1 offers self catering accommodation in two apartments in a secure complex and are ideally located opposite the main whale look out po...
Waves and Whales
Waves and Whales is a lovely property situated right on the sea front in Franskraal. From here you are only 500 meters away from the beach and th...
Fairhill Nature Reserve
Fairhill is a self catering guest house that sleeps 10 people and is rented out as a unit. Treat yourself to a unique fynbos experience in the he...
Happy Family House
Situated on the Golden Mile, Happy Family House offers accommodation in a cosy, stylish residence for 10 guests. This is the perfect holiday acc...
La Luna House
La Luna is a cosy, wooden home that provides accommodation for six guests. Situated in Walker Bay, this is one of the most astonishing places in ...
Whale Cove A104
Whale Cove A104 is a three bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment in De Kelders, Gansbaai, with secure on site parking. The apartment is a modern...
Sunset View at Whale Cove
Boasting stunning sea views, Sunset View Apartment is a luxury self catering apartment for 6 people. De Kelders offers the best shark cage diving...
The Oystercatcher
The Oystercatcher is a self catering beach house, perched on the magnificent cliffs of De Kelders in the quaint fishing village of Gansbaai. Brea...
Casa Ballena B&B
Casa Ballena B&B is a spacious one bedroom cottage situated in De Kelders, Gansbaai, with lovely ocean views and within walking distance from Sta...
Dolphin Accommodation
Dolphin Accommodation offers its guests a choice of five comfortable rooms. Guests have access to private parking, braai facilities and a private...
Whale Waters Lodge
A warm welcome awaits you at Whale Waters' Guest Lodge situated on the De Kelders’ cliffs overlooking Walker Bay, well-known for its world renown...
Sharky Holiday Home
Sharky is a modern self catering holiday home in close vicinity of Kleinbaai shark viewing and cage diving facilities. Boats also depart from Kle...
Fort Wiltshire
Fort Wiltshire is a wonderful place to get away to - whether you a group of friends, a couple of families or just a family on your own. Located n...
Fynbos Retreat
The picturesque Fynbos Retreat is tucked away in the fynbos-clad hills between the villages of Stanford and Gansbaai. The property forms part of ...
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