Gansbaai Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Gansbaai

Gansbaai developed around a fresh water fountain frequented by wild geese. Later a harbour was built around the fountain and a (now abolished) whaling station was erected in De Kelders, just outside of town. Two celebrities that lend Gansbaai the name Big 2 Town: the graceful Southern Right Whales and the famous Great White Sharks.

Top Attractions in Gansbaai

Explore the best things to see and do in Gansbaai:

• ★4x4 trails
• ★African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary
• ★De Uijlenes Tractor Rides
• ★Dyer Island Cruises
• ★Flower Valley Trust
• ★Great White Shark Tours
• ★Guided botanical walks
• ★Guided horse trails & treks

Where to Eat in Gansbaai

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Baardies Food Wine Art

Where to Stay in Gansbaai

• 🏨Aire del Mar Guesthouse
• 🏨Cliff Lodge
• 🏨De Uijlenes
• 🏨Farm 215
• 🏨Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
• 🏨Haus Giotto B+B

Gansbaai Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including: