Gansbaai is a small town on the Western Cape of the African Continent and is known worldwide for its world-class fishing opportunities. It has also been listed as one of the best places in the world to encounter the great white shark! Gansbaai harbour is safe and the perfect place to start a fishing trip or spend a day out on the boat. Visitors can also explore the town of Gansbaai with its interesting eateries and small local stores.
Great White Sharks Cage Diving
One of the highlights for tourists in Gansbaai is cage diving with great white sharks! As they glide through deep waters, these magnificent creatures are observed up close to an underwater cage. Cage diving with the great white sharks is an experience that will be remembered forever!
Bird Watching
The area surrounding Gansbaai is home to many different bird species, including the African Black Oystercatcher, Jackass Penguins, cormorants and Cape Gannets. The African Black Oystercatcher is most prominent in the Gansbaai area. This small, black coloured bird lives near the coastlines and feeds on oysters, periwinkles, mus, limpets and crabs. It’s common to see this bird in groups of up to 30 at a time.
The Danger Point Lighthouse
Gansbaai’s lighthouse is an important landmark that has been beautifully restored in recent years. Visitors can enjoy strolling through the grounds or taking a guided tour of the building. There are also fantastic views of The Danger Point and Gansbaai.
The Penguin sanctuary
Visitors can also visit the Kleinbaai penguin sanctuary, which is home to a colony of African penguins. These endangered animals are fascinating to watch and are an important part of Gansbaai’s history. African penguins are an endangered species and there are fewer than 20 000 of them left in the world.
Crocodile Diving Gansbaai
Participate in this thrilling encounter between man and crocodile in a natural and safe swimming environment. At Afrikanos, you won’t be put in a cage; instead, you’ll be able to free dive with the crocs while they’re carefully kept on the other side of the pool. So come on in and get drenched!
Afrikanos is located just outside of the world-famous Gansbaai, in the beautiful, verdant Birkenhead area.
Visit Gansbaai
The Gansbaai area is a great place for adventurers to explore, with plenty of opportunities for fishing, cage diving with the world’s most famous predator (the white shark), bird watching and sightseeing. Whether you want an adrenaline rush or just something relaxing to do on your vacation, there are many ways in which you can enjoy exploring this small town. Just remember that all good things must come to an end eventually! So don’t forget: Don’t go home without cage diving with the Great White Shark while you’re in the area! Contact Shark Divers to book this adventure today!
