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GANSBAAI TOURISM BUREAU
Gateway Centre
Kapokblom street
P.O. Box 399
Gansbaai
7220
Tel. : +27 (0) 28 3841439
Fax : +27 (0) 28 3840955
Email: info@gansbaaiinfo.com


 
OUTDOOR ACTIVE IN GANSBAAI

Whether you come to Gansbaai to fish, dive, ecotour, or simply to experience the beauty of the great outdoors, it's well worth the time to discover more… Whether you want to test your mettle in a remote background setting or enjoy a peaceful family-style get-away, you will find your choice here in Gansbaai.

Gansbaai is an area of contrast and there is much to discover… It is situated in the center of a number of small bays with miles of unspoiled beaches; nature reserves with over 1500 species of Fynbos; ancient Milkwood forests; rocky inlets; caves and spectacular views across Walker Bay.

Surely not just a visit…but an adventure!

Birding
BirdingBirding can take place all over the area. There are about 250 bird-species around the peninsula. Best birding-spots are the estuary, the fynbos fields on the plains and in the mountains and along the fringes of the many wetlands and indigenous forests. Dyer Island is a sanctuary for the African penguin and over 30 coastal bird species.
Eco-Trips
Eco-TripsAdventure and eco-trips are organised for children on a farm in the hinterland. Eco-family friendly accommodation in old farmhouse steads. Ideal for groups and large families. Have fun in the veld on the farm by walking, birdwatching or swimming in the dams. Enjoy the view of the mountains and feel the peace of the farmlands by listening to the silence. Booking is essential.

Street Address: Turn left at Uilenkraal - on road to B'bos, Gansbaai
Tel +27 28 388 0551 / +27 82 499 0230
Email: deuijlenes@xsinet.co.za
Green Futures Indigenous Nursery
Indigenous NurseryThe Green Futures College was established on Grootbos during 2003. This role- model educational program aims to provide unemployed people with skills and opportunities for employment in the fynbos gardening, conservation and eco-tourism sectors.
More than 100 species of local water-wise plants can be bought here; also contact them for any landscaping or gardening needs.

Tel +27 28 384 8059 / +27 28 384 8044
Email: info@greenfutures.co.za
Guided Quad-Biking & Paintball Shooting
Quad-BikingQuad Adventures offers guided quad-biking tours through the coastal plains and along the mountainside of Franskraal. Just bring your fun adventurous side along - and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of nature. For some family-fun, come and play a game of bush war with the paintball team. All equipment provided.

Tel +27 82 597 4720
Horse Trail Adventures
Horse Trail AdventuresWe offer 1,2 and 3 hour beach trails on horse back, a mountain trail, a lagoon trail and lots more for all levels of experience. Our experience ride definitely require experience, and can only be done on low tide. We do only controlled canters for safety reasons. Our overnight trip is from Uilenkraalsmond to Pearly Beach and back the next day. The sunset ride includes a glass of sparkling wine. We do pony rides for the little ones.

Tel: +27 76 611 2672
Email: info@horsetrailadventures.co.za
Kayaking
KayakingThe Beach to Cave Nature Trail will set off from Stanford's Cove. The trail is very easy and passes along the coastline of De Kelders. On the way to the caves you will stop at the resident seal colony and enjoy watching them play alongside the kayaks. In season many Humpback and Southern Right Whales can be seen.

Tel +27 28 384 2111
Land-based whale watching
whale watchingFor land-based whale watching, to see our friends the Southern Right Whale, there cannot be better places than the cliffs of De Kelders and the never-ending sandy beaches of Pearly Beach.
This is the place that the Southern Right Whales call home! You don't have to look for them. This is simply where they are between July and December.
Magical Cave Tours
Magical Cave ToursJoin Eco-Adventures on a tour of the famous Drip Kelder Caves. These caves are beautiful inside and 100% natural. The waters inside are crystal clear and are known to have some of the best mineral properties of all water. In the old days people used to come from far to swim in the caves and bathe in the miracle properties that it contains.

Tel: +27 28 384 2111
Overberg Aviation
Overberg AviationOverberg Aviation is a Helicopter Company operating from Gansbaai. The core business of the Company is transferring clients from Cape Town to Gansbaai for shark cage diving and whale watching experiences .We also provide aerial photography ,survey and scenic flights in the Overberg region

Tel: +27 83 601 1042
Email: whitehouse@worldonline.co.za
Scream Adventure Tours
Scream Adventure ToursAn eight day tour witch includes ADRENALIN ACTIVITIES like the huey combat flight, shark dive, skydive, water sports, Elephant rides and bungee jump, together with luxurious transport and accommodation come and experience the LIFE IN THE FAST VEIN

Address: 15 Tuby Swingler Close Onrus River Hermanus 7201
Tel: +27 72 443 8026
Email: admin@screamadventures.co.za












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