Guidebook for Overberg District Municipality
Food Scene
Where you can enjoy the fusion of Overstrand hospitality, the freshest seafood and traditional South African meals in a warm, family friendly restaurant.
Tolbos Bistro - Gansbaai
40 Main StreetWhere you can enjoy the fusion of Overstrand hospitality, the freshest seafood and traditional South African meals in a warm, family friendly restaurant.
The best seafood in the heart of Gansbaai and a pretty great view too.
28 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant and Pub
Harbour RoadThe best seafood in the heart of Gansbaai and a pretty great view too.
Within the Uilenkraalsmond Resort you will find the best coffee in the whole of the Overberg. Zen Pebble Cafe offers freshly brewed coffee along with a scrumptious cupcake!
Zen Pebble Cafe
Within the Uilenkraalsmond Resort you will find the best coffee in the whole of the Overberg. Zen Pebble Cafe offers freshly brewed coffee along with a scrumptious cupcake!
Entertainment & Activities
Gansbaai is the whale watching mecca of the world. During the months of July to December people from all over the world journey to the shores of Gansbaai to watch the WHALE of a show.
26 locals recommend
Whale Watching · Dyer Island Cruises™
5 Geelbek StGansbaai is the whale watching mecca of the world. During the months of July to December people from all over the world journey to the shores of Gansbaai to watch the WHALE of a show.
The small coastal town of Gansbaai is the Great White Capital of the world as the waters are teeming with Great White Sharks all year round! This makes it one of the only places where people can shark cage dive anytime of year.
39 locals recommend
Shark Cage Dive · Marine Dynamics™
5 Geelbek StThe small coastal town of Gansbaai is the Great White Capital of the world as the waters are teeming with Great White Sharks all year round! This makes it one of the only places where people can shark cage dive anytime of year.
Drip Kelders have several fairly deep freshwater rock pools filled by water seeping in from a freshwater fountain.
10 locals recommend
De Kelders Drip Cave
Drip Kelders have several fairly deep freshwater rock pools filled by water seeping in from a freshwater fountain.
Sightseeing
Pop into this amazing Artisan Brewery and Winery for an ice cold refreshment.
34 locals recommend
Birkenhead Brewery
R326Pop into this amazing Artisan Brewery and Winery for an ice cold refreshment.
Who would have thought that in such a secluded part of the country, one would find some amazing wines to taste. Not far from the resort you can find Lomond Wine Estate.
41 locals recommend
Lomond Wine Estate
Who would have thought that in such a secluded part of the country, one would find some amazing wines to taste. Not far from the resort you can find Lomond Wine Estate.
Visit the Danger Point Lighthouse near Gansbaai and climb the steps to the top for a stunning all-round view over the ocean and the hinterland of the peninsula.
12 locals recommend
Danger Point station
Visit the Danger Point Lighthouse near Gansbaai and climb the steps to the top for a stunning all-round view over the ocean and the hinterland of the peninsula.
Parks & Nature
Explore this unique relic forest with trees estimated to be well over a 1000 years old. This relaxing, effortless walk takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete.
11 locals recommend
Platbos Indigenous Forest
Explore this unique relic forest with trees estimated to be well over a 1000 years old. This relaxing, effortless walk takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete.