Greater Gansbaai Area

Greater-Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa

Gansbaai in the Overberg is known around the globe as an ecotourism holiday destination and has been recognised for its prolific marine and floral biodiversity, and exceptional nature conservation efforts.

Southern Right Whales in Gansbaai
Image: Southern Right Whale "spyhopping" in Gansbaai

The directions to Gansbaai take you along the scenic R43, past the riverside town of Stanford. Stretching from Walker Bay Nature Reserve all the way around the coastline to Pearly Beach. Other notable Gansbaai suburbs include De Kelders, Stanford’s Bay, Perlemoenbaai, Masakhane, Blompark, Kleinbaai, Dangerpoint, Romansbaai Estate, Franskraal, Klipfonteyn, Uilenkraalmond and Baardskeerdersbos.
 
Gansbaai and the new harbour from the sky
Image: Gansbaai Town and Gansbaai's new harbour from the sky

Gansbaai’s history dates back over 80,000 years and includes archaeological evidence of ancient man, a treacherous coastline that caused many a shipwreck and generations of legendary stories about local folk heroes. 

Die Plaat beach in De Kelders near Gansbaai
Image: Die Plaat beach in De Kelders near Gansbaai

What was once a sleepy fishing village has now grown to become a thriving seaside town with a culturally-rich community. An abundance of restaurants, shops and accommodation, as well as exciting things to do in Gansbaai, make this a worthwhile detour off the beaten track. This is without a doubt a place to visit if you love fishing, diving and hiking because the ocean and mountains that surround the town have much to offer the outdoor enthusiast.

De Kelders, beachfront houses near GansbaaiImage: De Kelders, beachfront houses near Gansbaai

With a choice of houses and apartments on the market, estate agents in Gansbaai are able to curate a unique property tour to help you find the home of your dreams, in-and-around the town. 

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Gansbaai areas & suburbs:

Baardskeerdersbos
Blompark
Danger Point
De Kelders

Elim
Franskraal
Kleinbaai
Klipfonteyn
Masakhane
Pearly Beach
Perlemoenbaai
 
Romansbaai
Stanford's Bay
Uilenkraalsmond