Gansbaai: Home of Great White Sharks and Dolphins
Gansbaai is a popular tourist destination in the Western Cape, South Africa. This location is not just teeming with fishes to eat, but also dolphins and great white sharks. Adding to its attraction is its mountainous landscape, which boasts of having 9,000 species of flora. To get to Gansbaai, tourists have to drive 97 miles from its closest airport, the Capetown Airport.
Best Time to Visit
During the months of June to September, many great white sharks migrate to Dyer Island due to the favorable condition there. If you want to experience having a close encounter with them, make sure to book your tour and your Gaansbai accommodationat the start of the year.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Whether on land or the sea, Gansbaai has many activities for you. You can explore the whole island on a quad bike or you can ride a mountain bike to De Kelder’s sand dune trail. You can also try out an exhilarating shark-diving excursion at the Gansbaai Harbor or spend time whale watching from Hermanus. For a no-fuss holiday, you can book the Saxon Lodge as your accommodation and avail its many tours. If rest and relaxation is the one you are most looking forward to, then Sea Star Lodge is the perfect hotel for you. This posh lodging offers an overlooking view of the Walker Bay and is just a minute walk from the ocean. Another chic hotel with a scenic view of the Atlantic is the Sea Star Cliff.