Gansbaai Guest Lodge Accommodation
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Gansbaai Reviews
Whale watching & hiking trails
Small town and pretty
The beach.
Antique shop.
Friendly people.
Beautiful sea views and friendly people!
Great views and weather. Lovely Spar to do all grocery shopping. Relaxing experience.
Everything in Gansbaai.
The breath taking scenery of Gansbaai.
Enjoyed the scenic drives.
More info about Gansbaai
Located in the Overberg in the Western Cape of South Africa, Gansbaai is a hour and a half drive from Cape Town or 180 kms away. "Gansbaai" means "Goose Bay' in Afrikaans - the origin of the name comes from the many geese that were found in the area in these early days. Gansbaai was established around the fishing industry, life in Gansbaai is still very much associated with the sea through the fishing industry and marine eco tourism: renowned for good fishing, fine boat-based and land based whale watching, but over recent years it has really established itself as the great white shark capital of the world. In 1990, South Africa was the first country in the world to protect the great white shark.
From early June through to December, Gansbaai becomes home to the Southern Right Whale. This coastline becomes the breeding area for these giants. About four nautical miles from the Kleinbaai harbour, you... Show more