GANSBAAI
what to do | where to stay | where to eat | services | home Gansbaai, an area dominated with Floral Abundance, is known as the BIG 2 Town because of the numerous Great white sharks in the waters east of Danger Point Peninsula and the many Southern Right Whales that frequent the shores on the western side of the Danger Point Peninsula between July and December. Gansbaai offers some of the world's best boat and shore-based whale watching and unquestionably the world's best white-shark cage diving. From the spectacular cliffs of De Kelders to the miles of white sandy beaches of Pearly Beach, you will find one of the most unique and astonishing land-based whale watching spots in the world. The locals still see it as the fishing village it has always been. The harbour is still the main focus point in town and every local in Gansbaai, whatever his profession, is also a fisherman. In almost every drive-way you will see a trailer with a boat parked next to the family car. In spite of the developing tourism industry, the fishing industry is still the economical bread and butter of the town. The fleet of fishing boats and the fishmeal factory in the harbour employ a substantial number of people. Locals call the occasional typical smell from the fishmeal factory the "smell of money". The Abalone farm, just outside Gansbaai, immediately on the shores of Danger Point Peninsula, produces this traditional local culinary delight in large quantities for the Asian market.Gansbaai is an unpretentious town with real down to earth people. Newcomers, guests and travellers are welcomed with open arms. Come and experience the natural, rugged and unspoilt beauty of this lovely coastal town!
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