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The starting point of the hiking trail.
The original town was situated here. Farmers of the Overb used to camp and holiday here. Also know as "Klein Kaap".
Read more about the Gansbaai Camping Site here.
Gansbaai's first tidal pool.
Also the site of a freshwater fountain.
Read more about the tidal pool here.
Freshwater fountain and reservoir which supplies some of Gansbaai's drinking water.
Capt. Robert Stanford used this harbour to send his fresh produce to the Cape. It is a safe bathing and popular picnic spot with magnificent milkwood trees. There is a freshwater fountain at Flenterga.
Read more about Stanford's Cove here.
Collect perfectly formed tiny shells from the beach.
Read more about 5. Skulpiesbaai (beach of shells) here.
The only freshwater cave along the African coast.
The mineral-rich pool is said to have healing qualities and was visited by Lady Ann Barnard in 1798.
Read more about De Kelders here.
A very deep hole in the rocks.
Legend has it that horses from the stranded HMS Birkenhead swam ashore at this spot.
Originally named "Duiwegat" (pigeonhole), because of the rock pigeons that build their nests in the hole.
A wall was built around the hole to prevent cattle from falling in.
These caves formed shelters for the early Strandlopers (beachcombers). On-going archaeological research is performed here. End of hiking trail.
Excellent spot for steenbras fishing.
Read more about Klipgat se Plaat here.
Well known for galjoen catches.
Dolphins, penguins, whales (June - December), seals, dassies and otters can be seen along the trail.
