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Great White Shark - Gansbaai's biggest attraction The main tourist attraction to Gansbaai since around the year 1995 has been to cage dive with the Great white Sharks. It is said that after Kruger National Park, the Great White Shark attract some of the highest number of tourist to South Africa for any singular activity. During low season approximately 150 tourists view the sharks per day where as during peak season this number easily rises to 400. A shark dive currently costs R1200 per person. There are 8 operators in Gansbaai so if you are planning to do cage diving make sure you choose a credible and eco friendly company. A website with good reviews, facts and stats about each operator is www.sharkbookings.com Make sure you visit this website before you decide who to undergo the excursion with.
Today, Gansbaai's economy still revolves around its fishing industry, but an increasingly large part of it now comes from tourism. It is considered the Great White Shark capital of the world, drawing National Geographic Society film crews and researchers from around the globe to study the wildlife. It has also become a popular whale-watching spot for the Southern Right Whale.
The Southern right whale can be seen in large numbers, especially from the rocky shores of De Kelders on Walker Bay. This is also the site of the old whaling station. The look-out platform and the steps leading to it are still standing. Today whales are protected in South Afric and the descendants of the whalers are now the skippers on the boats that take tourists out for boat-based whale watching.
The hinterland is known for its vast mountainous landscapes covered with unspoilt vegetation of the Cape Floral Kingdom ('fynbos"). Despite being the smallest of the world's six floral kingdoms, the Cape Floral Kingdom is -with 9000 species- the richest.
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White Shark Ecoventures 2009-05-20
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
White Shark Ecoventures invites you cage diving with great white sharks in the aptly named "Shark Alley", near the fishing village of Gansbaai, Western Cape, South Africa. What we are offering you is the opportunity to dive and meet a Great White Shark, face to face - and on your own terms.
Read moreGreat White Shark Cage Diving 2009-05-26
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
White Shark Cage Diving offers visitors to the Great White Shark Capital of the world, Gansbaai, the ultimate 'Aqua Adventure'. Dyer Island is a breeding colony for Jackass Penguins and Cape Fur Seals. The narrow channel between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is home to around 60 000 Cape Fur Seals and is a feeding ground of the endangered Great White Shark. Between the months of May through October is considered to be the best time to view the Great White Shark.
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Gansbaai Beach House2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Gansbaai Beach House, De Kelders, Gansbaai, is a fully contained beautiful Victorian house which is situated only 100m from the spectacular swimming beach, the Standford?s Cove Beach. The main house sleeps four and the flat an additional four, self catering fully equip and child friendly.
Read moreWhale Song Lodge2009-05-18
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Whale Song Lodge, De Kelders, Gansbaai is an intimate guest house on top of the rugged Cliffs of De Kelders, offers you whale watching from the comfort of your bed! There is no place in South Africa were you are able to watch the whales up-close from the shore as you do from the De Kelders cliffs / Gansbaai.
Read moreCliff Lodge Guest House 2009-05-18
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Cliff Lodge, De Kelders Gansbaai, is set on the cliffs, right above the sea with breathtaking views across Walker Bay, 25 minutes from Hermanus in the tranquil village of De Kelders. Luxurious, individually decorated bedrooms have sea views and open onto outside patios.
Read moreFort Wiltshire Holiday Home2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Fort Wiltshire Holiday Home, situated in the bustling little coastal town of Gansbaai, renowned for it's white shark cage diving and boat-based whale watching. The house sleeps a maximum of 12 people in 4 bedrooms (3 Double rooms + 1 single with cot) & a loft area (2 double beds & 2 single beds).
Read moreMarine Guest House and Backpackers 2009-05-20
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Marine Guest House located in Kleinbaai, outside Gansbaai, is a modern seaside guest house situated on the Kleinbaai beach front, Gansbaai. With waves crashing on the doorstep, it is within easy walking distance of a tidal pool and the Kleinbaai harbour, from where the Shark Diving boats visit nearby Dyer Island and Shark Alley home to the Great White Sharks of Gansbaai.
Read moreCoffee on the Rocks Coffee Shop 2009-05-20
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Coffee on the Rocks Coffee Shop, De Kelders, Gansbaai, specialize in coffee, tea, cake and light meals. De Kelders cliffs over some of the best viewing spots for whale watching and you can enjoy it from your table at the Coffee Shop!
Read morePlatbos Forest 2009-05-27
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Platbos Forest, an amazing forest experience with hiking trails outside of Gansbaai. Discover for yourself this unique, relic forest with specimen trees estimated to be well over 1000 years of age! Gentle hiking trails/walks takes between one to two and a half hours to complete or walk the forest's beautiful labyrinth made from mother-of-pearl sea shells.
Read moreThe Round House Guest House 2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
The Roundhouse Bed and Breakfast located in De Kelders, Gansbaai, is a three stories high round building with a thatched roof. The house has a very modern African feel to it and every care has been taken to assure your complete relaxation and comfort rated 4* but with many 5* finishes, including an in house spa.
Read moreBirkenhead Lodge 2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
The Birkenhead Lodge is situated just outside the small coastal fishing resort of Gansbaai; close to Danger Point and the infamous Birkenhead Rock on which the historic HMS Birkenhead, after which the Lodge is named, foundered in the last century. 4 Self catering chalets accommodating 4 adults & 2 children each. Communal In-door braai and two pub areas.
Read moreKlein Paradijs Guest House 2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Klein Paradijs Guest House is located on the Cape Over berg's Whale Coast near the popular seaside resorts of Pearly Beach and Gansbaai. The 140-hectare fynbos estate is an excellent place for a restful stopover on your way to or from the Garden Route or an ideal base for hiking, bird and whale watching (June to November), shark cage diving or for discovering out-of-way-places of attraction.
Read moreWalker View Self Catering Apartments 2009-05-20
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Walkerview Self Catering Apartments, De Kelders, Gansbaai, offer a choice of 3 self contained 2 bedroomed apartments for your ideal family holiday. Ideal location for whale watching or an excursion to the shark cage diving in Kleinbaai.
Read moreKlein Pearl Self Catering Guest Accommodation2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Klein Pearl Self Catering Gansbaai, is a new venue that is situated in a unique garden park setting. Perfect for a beautiful vacation and also for weddings, conferences and events.
Read moreThe Great White House Restaurant 2009-05-19
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
The Great White House Restaurant, Kleinbaai, Gansbaai provides a restaurant, a stylish dining room, as well as immaculately clean toilet and shower facilities. Early breakfasts are a daily "happening" when tourists from all over the world prepare themselves for shark or whale watching expeditions. The Great White House specializes in super seafood, fine wine, as well as traditional dishes.
Read moreStonehouse Bed and Breakfast 2009-05-15
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Stonehouse Bed and Breakfast, Perlemoenbaai, Gansbaai, offers 3 units, each room has an en suite bathroom and has a personalized surprise just for you. Children are welcome. The "honeymoon" suite gives you privacy and a super view over the ocean where the whales frolic from June to December. Including Jacuzzi and DSTV
Read moreKlawerjas Guest Cottage2009-05-27
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Klawerjas Cottage, Platbos Forest, outside Gansbaai, is the perfect destination for a rejuvenating stay in the country side. A fully-equipped, self-catering guest cottage that sleeps a maximum of 6 guests with 3 bedrooms. Two with double beds and one with a bunk bed and baby cot. Walks and easy hiking trails can be enjoyed in the Platbos Forest.
Read moreMichael Rutzen's Shark Diving Trips2009-05-20
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Michael Rutzen's Shark Diving Trips departing from Kleinbaai, near Gansbaai... Experience the thrill of being underwater and surrounded by great white sharks! Feel the exposure of free diving while remaining safe inside the cage. Dive with great white shark expert Michael Rutzen world famous for free diving with great white sharks.
Read moreUmnenge Lodge & Charters
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
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Read moreShark and Fynbos Eco Tours 2009-05-27
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Shark and Fynbos Eco Tours, Gansbaai, offer shark cage diving during a three day tour in the Overberg. Tours run from Tuesday to Thursday. For that extra personal touch we only take 12 persons per tour guide. Itinerary include Elim, Cape Agulhus, Fynbos and Shark Cage Diving.
Read moreWhalescape Self Catering Apartments 2009-05-18
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Whalescape Self Catering Apartments, located in De Kelders, Gansbaai, is ideally situated to explore the Wahle Coast for Whales, go on a Whale Cruises, attemp Shark Cage Diving, visit Danger Point Lighthouse, go Quad biking or strole along the cliff paths scouting for whales. Hiking trails, 4x4 mountain trips, Obstacle course, Fishing, Wine tasting and nearby golfcourses keep visitors as busy as they want to be!
Read morePearly Shells Guest House 2009-05-18
Located in Gansbaai, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa
Pearly Shells Guest House, is situated approximately 190km's from Cape Town in the quiet coastal town of Pearly Beach, near Gansbaai. This seaside resort surrounded by its beautiful scenery, wild unspoilt nature and endless white beaches makes this warm and friendly guest house the ideal retreat to just unwind and relax. Explore the Whale Coast, by going on a Whale Cruise or attempt Shark Cage Diving. Visit Danger Point Lighthouse or enjoy hiking trails or a 4x4 mountain trip.
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