Gansbaai Caravan Park

Welcome to Gansbaai Caravan Park, where you can pitch your tent, position your caravan and park your campervan on spacious oceanfront camping sites for a budget-friendly price. The caravan park has 60 campsites each with a braai-area, power-point and tap. Gansbaai Caravan Park’s ablution facilities are spotlessly clean and provide hot showers, basins and toilets. Whether you choose to sit back and relax while you enjoy stunning views of the harbour with its colourful trawlers, take a stroll along the harbour wall or trot into town and make friends with locals at one of the pubs, Gansbaai Caravan Park is the place to be. Remember to bring your diving gear, crayfish permit, fishing rod and surfboard because the ocean is only meters away! Gansbaai Caravan Park is fully enclosed and there is around-the-clock security.

About

Gansbaai Caravan Park dates back to when the village was in the process of establishing itself.

Fishing boat repairmen and construction workers commissioned to build holiday homes, would camp in tents alongside the sheltered bay at Gansegat.

In the 1970s, groups of travelling hippies discovered the hideaway and would gather there in their retro wood-panelled VW Kombis. The peace-loving travellers enjoyed an existence unhindered by city folk and mainstream society, with only the sun, stars and moon keeping an eye on them.

As time marched on the camping spot grew, and became a firm favourite with out-of-towners who flocked to the coast in the summer months. Gansbaai was a favourite spot for snorkel diving in the days before fishing permits and poaching, and many residents and holidaymakers wax lyrical about “the good old days when overweight crayfish and perlemoen the size of hubcaps” wallowed ankle-deep in the rock pools that hug the shore.

When the municipality was formalised sometime in the 1980s, the campgrounds were officially converted into a caravan park that charged an entrance fee. A caretaker and staff were hired to maintain it.

Back then, Oom Piet (Charlie Nouwers) was the much-loved camp caretaker and many holidaymakers remember him fondly. Oom Piet and his assistant, Pietie Windvogel were known as “The Two Piets”. The duo worked hard to lift the campsite from strength to strength on a limited budget.

In 2014, Norman Stevens and his wife Jessica were awarded the tender for Gansbaai Caravan Park. Riaan Murtz is the camp maintenance man while Suzette Ashurst keeps the ablution facilities in showroom condition.

Norman and his friendly team welcome visitors to Gansbaai Caravan Park and are renowned for their special brand of small-town hospitality.

Amenities

Gansbaai Caravan Park has the following amenities:

Grassy Campsites
Braai-areas
Power-points
Taps
Communal Wash-up Scullery
Communal Ablution Blocks (hot showers, basins, toilets)
Children’s Play Area
Gated Entrance
24-hour Security

Holiday Activities

Gansbaai Caravan Park offers various fun activities during the peak holiday season.

Activity Examples

Braai & Potjiekos Competitions
Mr and Mrs Caravan Park

Rates

The rates at Gansbaai Caravan Park are as follows:

Peak Season (1 December - 31 January & Easter Weekend)

A+ Stands - R517 per day
A Stands - R411 per day
B Stands - R322 per day
C Stands - R294 per day

Tariffs are for four people, one vehicle and one caravan, trailer or small boat.

Off-peak Season (1 February - 30 November Excluding Easter Weekend)

A+ Stands - R353 per day
A Stands - R305 per day
B Stands - R277 per day
C Stands - R253 per day

Tariffs are for four people, one vehicle and one caravan, trailer or small boat.

Annual Rental

Rental per Annum - R25,440

Off-peak, Half-price Special

Pensioners (defined as persons 60 years and older)
Caravan Clubs (10 caravans or more)
Mobile Camper Vehicles & RV Groups (20 mobile campervans or more - does not apply to caravans)

Sundry Costs

Refundable Gate Card / Key Deposit - R211
Additional persons up to a maximum of two persons - R85 per person per day
Additional vehicle, small trailer or small boat - R60 per unit per day

Day Visitors (maximum of four persons per day)

Adults - R60 per person per day
Children (under 12) - R41 per day
Children (under two) - no charge

Reviews

“Gansbaai Caravan Park has beautiful sea and harbour views. Southern right whales visit during winter. Wonderful rock pools and beautiful beaches close by.” Joey Luiters

“We had a wonderful weekend camp at Gansbaai Caravan Park. Our Yorkie had a ball because all the other dogs were socialised and friendly. The ablution facilities are old but very well maintained and super clean. We felt safe at all times. Highly recommended.” Maria Wayne

“I appreciate a clean and safe camping experience, and Gansbaai Caravan Park checked all the boxes! It has great views and is pet-friendly!” André de Vries

“We are always spoilt with well-looked-after grass at Gansbaai Caravan Park. They have clean bathrooms. This is truly one of our favourite weekend breakaways.” Amelia Brand

“Gansbaai Caravan Park has a very relaxing camping area. It’s right in front of the sea. There is an awesome play area for the kids to have fun. Each campsite has a braai area. The shops are within walking distance from the campsite. It is an affordable with the best view.” Emma Hedinger