Engela’s guidebook Gansbaai/Franskraal

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Engela’s guidebook Gansbaai/Franskraal

Activities

Shark lovers can come to the Shark Capital of the World and meet the Great White Sharks! Cage Diving with these magnificent creatures is an exhilarating experienced
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White Shark Cage Diving
16 Strand St
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Shark lovers can come to the Shark Capital of the World and meet the Great White Sharks! Cage Diving with these magnificent creatures is an exhilarating experienced
African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, situated in Kleinbaai, is a sanctuary established by the Dyer Island Conservation Trust for the protection and rehabilitation of the beautiful birds to which the Western Cape is home. There is a curios and coffee shop. You can see them feeding the Penguins. curios shop funds is going towards a good cause
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African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - Gansbaai
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African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary, situated in Kleinbaai, is a sanctuary established by the Dyer Island Conservation Trust for the protection and rehabilitation of the beautiful birds to which the Western Cape is home. There is a curios and coffee shop. You can see them feeding the Penguins. curios shop funds is going towards a good cause
The Duiwelsgat Hiking Trail starts at the municipal campsite near Gansbaai harbour, follows the coast to De Kelders and Duiwelsgat. The route takes in a number of historical sites before reaching Klipgat, a Stone Age site in a cave. Along the way you will pass Stanford’s Cove, used as a harbour in the 1840s, and a beautiful swimming pool in a cave at De Kelders. The sea cliffs also offers amazing whale watching opportunities between June and November.
Duiwelsgatrivier
The Duiwelsgat Hiking Trail starts at the municipal campsite near Gansbaai harbour, follows the coast to De Kelders and Duiwelsgat. The route takes in a number of historical sites before reaching Klipgat, a Stone Age site in a cave. Along the way you will pass Stanford’s Cove, used as a harbour in the 1840s, and a beautiful swimming pool in a cave at De Kelders. The sea cliffs also offers amazing whale watching opportunities between June and November.
These historically caves have been inhabited by our ancestors since 80,000 years ago. The view across Walker bay from the cave is unsurpassed. The small beach is sheltered and swimming in the clear water is refreshing prelude to the walk back.
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Klipgat Caves
Normandie Street
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These historically caves have been inhabited by our ancestors since 80,000 years ago. The view across Walker bay from the cave is unsurpassed. The small beach is sheltered and swimming in the clear water is refreshing prelude to the walk back.
Strandveld Museum was the original house of the Headman of Dyer Island when he came to the mainland. The privately owned museum hosts a collection of original furniture of the Headman over the years, as well as relics from the Birkenhead shipwreck. A little known fact is that when the big storms hit this coastline, the museum is battered and was restored
Strandveld Museum
Strandveld Museum was the original house of the Headman of Dyer Island when he came to the mainland. The privately owned museum hosts a collection of original furniture of the Headman over the years, as well as relics from the Birkenhead shipwreck. A little known fact is that when the big storms hit this coastline, the museum is battered and was restored
Horse lovers try the many horse riding trails. There are beginner and advanced riding trails to see the area on horseback enveloped in nature. There are beach rides as well as mountain out-rides.
Horse Riding Gansbaai
Horse lovers try the many horse riding trails. There are beginner and advanced riding trails to see the area on horseback enveloped in nature. There are beach rides as well as mountain out-rides.
Flower Valley Farm is owned by a trust to conserve nature and its flowers. You can bring along your mountain bikes and tackle the trails set out for you. Crossing over to the adjoining farms, you can enjoy quite a few hours of fun while spotting the rare fynbos. There are also five hikes on the farm, from 2.9 km to 6.8 km. Hikers can spot birds and educate themselves on the fynbos flowers of the area and enjoy a rewarding view at the end. There is also a great picnic area next to the dam. Pre-packed baskets are available on request.
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Flower Valley Conservation Trust
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Flower Valley Farm is owned by a trust to conserve nature and its flowers. You can bring along your mountain bikes and tackle the trails set out for you. Crossing over to the adjoining farms, you can enjoy quite a few hours of fun while spotting the rare fynbos. There are also five hikes on the farm, from 2.9 km to 6.8 km. Hikers can spot birds and educate themselves on the fynbos flowers of the area and enjoy a rewarding view at the end. There is also a great picnic area next to the dam. Pre-packed baskets are available on request.

Beaches and Swimming areas

Franskraal beach is a long stretch of beautiful sand that extends towards the Uilkraals estuary and well known as a birding hot spot. At the beginning of the beach is plenty of rocky outcrops and rock pools. You can parking at the end of Seaview Drive.
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Franskraal
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Franskraal beach is a long stretch of beautiful sand that extends towards the Uilkraals estuary and well known as a birding hot spot. At the beginning of the beach is plenty of rocky outcrops and rock pools. You can parking at the end of Seaview Drive.
Stanford's Bay is located in the middle of De Kelders, and is a secluded cove that is perfect for a nice swim among the rocks. There is some grass further up from the sand to relax and plenty of rocks for the kids to play on.
Stanfords Baai
Cove Street
Stanford's Bay is located in the middle of De Kelders, and is a secluded cove that is perfect for a nice swim among the rocks. There is some grass further up from the sand to relax and plenty of rocks for the kids to play on.
Die Plaat is a long beach of pristine white sand and rocky limestone outcrops to the east and form part of the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. You can access the beach via Normandie Street in De Kelders, an entry fee is required. Activities that is permitted include angling, hiking and swimming. Please Note that the water can get rough.
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De Kelders
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Die Plaat is a long beach of pristine white sand and rocky limestone outcrops to the east and form part of the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. You can access the beach via Normandie Street in De Kelders, an entry fee is required. Activities that is permitted include angling, hiking and swimming. Please Note that the water can get rough.
Gansbaai Tidal Pool is located on Kus Weg in Perlemoenbaai. The tidal pool has a smaller pool next to it for the kiddies. Walking the entire wall to the other end, there are some great nooks in the rocks where you can snorkel and see some fish. If you dare to venture into the kelp outside of the pool, you can snorkel for some periwinkles - you will need a permit and it can be obtained at the post office.
Gansbaai Tourism Information and Conference Center
Gansbaai Tidal Pool is located on Kus Weg in Perlemoenbaai. The tidal pool has a smaller pool next to it for the kiddies. Walking the entire wall to the other end, there are some great nooks in the rocks where you can snorkel and see some fish. If you dare to venture into the kelp outside of the pool, you can snorkel for some periwinkles - you will need a permit and it can be obtained at the post office.
Kleinbaai Tidal Pool is to the right of Kleinbaai Harbour on Kabeljou Street. It is safe and a great place to take the kids or just relax on the large lawn with ample space for the little ones to run and the jungle gym a bonus. There are ablutions and a convenient parking lot.
Kleinbaai Tidal Pool
Kleinbaai Tidal Pool is to the right of Kleinbaai Harbour on Kabeljou Street. It is safe and a great place to take the kids or just relax on the large lawn with ample space for the little ones to run and the jungle gym a bonus. There are ablutions and a convenient parking lot.
Pearly Beach is famous for it's long stretched white beaches for up to 25km, making for lovely walks along the beautiful coast line. it is also an area where the southern right whale come to calve and mate along its migratory route. These whales can be seen with their young all along the coast line with Walker Bay just a short distance away. Pearly Beach
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Pearly Beach
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Pearly Beach is famous for it's long stretched white beaches for up to 25km, making for lovely walks along the beautiful coast line. it is also an area where the southern right whale come to calve and mate along its migratory route. These whales can be seen with their young all along the coast line with Walker Bay just a short distance away. Pearly Beach

Neighborhoods

Gansbaai is peaceful little town It is offering some of the world's best whale watching, the world's best great white shark diving and beautiful mountain walks and trails through some of the Cape's best-conserved fynbos. The lighthouse is at Danger Point, there is endless ocean views as well as the remains of the famous HMS Birkenhead wreck. Gansbaai have a number of small bays and miles of sandy beaches. There are two harbours, nature reserves with over 1500 species of Fynbos, ancient Milkwood forests, rocky inlets, caves and spectacular views across Walker Bay. At Baardskeerdersbos you can experience old fashioned farm life. A Crayfish Festival is celebrated every year, the Gansbaai Festival annually in July in the Gansbaai harbour and the Winter Fynbos (wild flower) show is a great attraction not to be missed. In the Danger Point area Abalone (perlemoen) is professionally farmed. There are some famous fishing spots and the restaurants serve a number of seafood delights.
Gansbaai Tourism Bureau
144 Kapokblom Street
Gansbaai is peaceful little town It is offering some of the world's best whale watching, the world's best great white shark diving and beautiful mountain walks and trails through some of the Cape's best-conserved fynbos. The lighthouse is at Danger Point, there is endless ocean views as well as the remains of the famous HMS Birkenhead wreck. Gansbaai have a number of small bays and miles of sandy beaches. There are two harbours, nature reserves with over 1500 species of Fynbos, ancient Milkwood forests, rocky inlets, caves and spectacular views across Walker Bay. At Baardskeerdersbos you can experience old fashioned farm life. A Crayfish Festival is celebrated every year, the Gansbaai Festival annually in July in the Gansbaai harbour and the Winter Fynbos (wild flower) show is a great attraction not to be missed. In the Danger Point area Abalone (perlemoen) is professionally farmed. There are some famous fishing spots and the restaurants serve a number of seafood delights.
Stanford is a small riverside village 16 km east of Hermanus and 22 km north-east of Gansbaai. The Klein Rivier runs through it with beautiful mountain views. Visit one of the antique stores, restaurants, vineyards or coffee shops.
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Stanford
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Stanford is a small riverside village 16 km east of Hermanus and 22 km north-east of Gansbaai. The Klein Rivier runs through it with beautiful mountain views. Visit one of the antique stores, restaurants, vineyards or coffee shops.

City/town information

Hermanus is 50 km before Franskraal and also known as a whale-watching destination. Hermanus has beaches that include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. Sightseeing is the The Old Harbour Museum, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum.
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Hermanus
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Hermanus is 50 km before Franskraal and also known as a whale-watching destination. Hermanus has beaches that include Voëlklip Beach and the broad Grotto Beach, overlooking Walker Bay. Sightseeing is the The Old Harbour Museum, a fishermen’s village and the Whale House Museum.

Popular Fishing Spots

For the Franskraal spot see the photo maps that were supplied by Frans Roux. There are no shops close to the popular fishing spots therefor it will be wise to purchase bait and tackle at one of the fishing gear shops in Gansbaai. All fishing permits can be enquired about and acquired at the Gansbaai Post Office.
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Franskraal
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For the Franskraal spot see the photo maps that were supplied by Frans Roux. There are no shops close to the popular fishing spots therefor it will be wise to purchase bait and tackle at one of the fishing gear shops in Gansbaai. All fishing permits can be enquired about and acquired at the Gansbaai Post Office.
Uilenkraalmond it also a hot fishing-spot, 7km outside Gansbaai next to Franskraal
Uilenkraal
Uilenkraalmond it also a hot fishing-spot, 7km outside Gansbaai next to Franskraal
Walker Bay stretches from Klein River to De Kelders at Gansbaai and is one of the popular fishing spot, with galjoen, kabeljou and steenbras inhabiting the area. Die Plaat is the area’s white sandy beach, with rocky limestone outcropsis Angling sites include Galjoenbank, Sopiesklip and Skeurbank and the Fishing Trail begins at the Nature reserve entrance next to Wortelgat, through the reserve to the first stop and parking area at Die Polle. From Die Polle the route continues to Sopiesklip. A beautiful picnic spot can be found here between the beautiful rock formations. Anglers can also travel further along the route to Groot Duifklip or Klein Duifklip.
Walker Bay
Walker Bay stretches from Klein River to De Kelders at Gansbaai and is one of the popular fishing spot, with galjoen, kabeljou and steenbras inhabiting the area. Die Plaat is the area’s white sandy beach, with rocky limestone outcropsis Angling sites include Galjoenbank, Sopiesklip and Skeurbank and the Fishing Trail begins at the Nature reserve entrance next to Wortelgat, through the reserve to the first stop and parking area at Die Polle. From Die Polle the route continues to Sopiesklip. A beautiful picnic spot can be found here between the beautiful rock formations. Anglers can also travel further along the route to Groot Duifklip or Klein Duifklip.
Die Dam is also a popular fishing spot that is situated between Gansbaai and Struisbaai. There is good fishing grounds along the undulating coastline, but unfortunately you can only get there in a 4X4.
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Die Dam
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Die Dam is also a popular fishing spot that is situated between Gansbaai and Struisbaai. There is good fishing grounds along the undulating coastline, but unfortunately you can only get there in a 4X4.
Stanford also offers excellent fishing spots along the Klein River or Lagoon. Mostly renowned for fly fishing, this sleepy village boasts rainbow trout, brown trout and bass for the enthusiasts and the children can also fish for bluegill and tilapia. The rich waters of the Klein River offers a full variety of fresh and salt water fish. There are also a few scattered dams and the lagoon itself which are filled with a wide variety of fish. A path follows the Klein River which makes it easy to walk alongside the riverbanks.
Kleinrivier
Stanford also offers excellent fishing spots along the Klein River or Lagoon. Mostly renowned for fly fishing, this sleepy village boasts rainbow trout, brown trout and bass for the enthusiasts and the children can also fish for bluegill and tilapia. The rich waters of the Klein River offers a full variety of fresh and salt water fish. There are also a few scattered dams and the lagoon itself which are filled with a wide variety of fish. A path follows the Klein River which makes it easy to walk alongside the riverbanks.

Food scene

Gansbaai Vismark is a one-stop seafood shop from fresh fish, seafood products, takeaways, to fishing bait. They have a reputation for providing the tastiest deep-fried fish and seafood takeaways in town which I enjoyed myself!
Gansbaai Vismark - Gansbaai Harbour
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Gansbaai Vismark is a one-stop seafood shop from fresh fish, seafood products, takeaways, to fishing bait. They have a reputation for providing the tastiest deep-fried fish and seafood takeaways in town which I enjoyed myself!
Oppidek Pub & Mama Mia Pizzeria is a popular gathering spot to enjoy the wide selection of ice-cold beers, wine, spirits, cocktails and shooters. For the hungry they have a selection of salads, fish, meat and burgers as well as authentic wood-fired pizzas with generous toppings. They also do takeaways.
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Oppidek Pub & Mama Mia Pizzeria - Gansbaai
2 Hawe Weg
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Oppidek Pub & Mama Mia Pizzeria is a popular gathering spot to enjoy the wide selection of ice-cold beers, wine, spirits, cocktails and shooters. For the hungry they have a selection of salads, fish, meat and burgers as well as authentic wood-fired pizzas with generous toppings. They also do takeaways.
There is a Wimpy at the local Spar for the Wimpy lovers
KFC Gansbaai
72 Main Rd
There is a Wimpy at the local Spar for the Wimpy lovers
There is a KFC at the local Spar parking area for the KFC lovers
KFC Gansbaai
72 Main Rd
There is a KFC at the local Spar parking area for the KFC lovers
Spar at 19 Sea View Drive , Main Road for all your groceries
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Spar - Gansbaai
45 Main Rd
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Spar at 19 Sea View Drive , Main Road for all your groceries
OK Foods is situated at 45 Main Road, for all your groceries
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OK Foods Gansbaai
45 Main Rd
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OK Foods is situated at 45 Main Road, for all your groceries
Beautiful view because Coffee on the Rocks stands on the cliff tops of De Kelders overlooking Walker Bay. They have an á la carte menu with a selection of brunch and light lunch meals. They have their famous blackboard lunch specials that changes daily and offers wholesome home cooking favourites such as spinach tart, beef rogan josh and crunchy Parmesan chicken. Daily sweet treats like a slice of lemon meringue pie or chocolate cake
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Coffee On The Rocks
81 Cliff St
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Beautiful view because Coffee on the Rocks stands on the cliff tops of De Kelders overlooking Walker Bay. They have an á la carte menu with a selection of brunch and light lunch meals. They have their famous blackboard lunch specials that changes daily and offers wholesome home cooking favourites such as spinach tart, beef rogan josh and crunchy Parmesan chicken. Daily sweet treats like a slice of lemon meringue pie or chocolate cake
Wants to swim with a crocodile in a croc pool? Then Afrikanos is the place. They have a sturdy and strong first in the world stainless steel net between you and their fast and friendly crocodiles for a natural and safe swimming environment. Afrikanos is situated within the beautiful lush Birkenhead area just outside Gansbaai. For those that do not want to swim, you can sip a coffee at their viewing deck above the croc pool. There is also a fully stocked curio shop and fully functional restaurant and bar. The kids can have an encounter with the baby crocs and be a pirate on the outdoor sunken ship play park
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Afrikanos Bar and Grill - Gansbaai
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Wants to swim with a crocodile in a croc pool? Then Afrikanos is the place. They have a sturdy and strong first in the world stainless steel net between you and their fast and friendly crocodiles for a natural and safe swimming environment. Afrikanos is situated within the beautiful lush Birkenhead area just outside Gansbaai. For those that do not want to swim, you can sip a coffee at their viewing deck above the croc pool. There is also a fully stocked curio shop and fully functional restaurant and bar. The kids can have an encounter with the baby crocs and be a pirate on the outdoor sunken ship play park
Well this is back in Hermanus but definitely worth it! We celebrate special occasions there. The view is amazing! If the sea and wind allows it you can even have you table set up on the rocks. The history is very special and can be found on the menu I love this place
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Bientang's Cave Restaurant & Wine Bar
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Well this is back in Hermanus but definitely worth it! We celebrate special occasions there. The view is amazing! If the sea and wind allows it you can even have you table set up on the rocks. The history is very special and can be found on the menu I love this place

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Activities

Most of the activities needs pre-booking
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Take care of our little animals

Be advice that little animals, like tortoises, share our roads with us. Please drive carefully
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Fishing Permits

The Marine and coastal management regulations apply to the removal of bait and other marine organisms. Permits for marine angling are available at post offices. A freshwater angling licence from CapeNature is required for angling in the Klein River lagoon and estuary.