White Shark Backpackers

In the 'hood, Gansbaai as a destination

The unpretentious village of Gansbaai - named after a flock of wild Egyptian geese that are alleged to have congregated at the freshwater fountain next to the harbour - has a large reputation. Both Southern Right Whales and Great White Sharks frequent the Atlantic waters of the Danger Point Peninsula and are a major draw card for the town. Situated between the towns of Hermanus and Pearly ... cont.

other destinations in Cape Overberg

Heidelberg, Bettys Bay, De Hoop, Caledon, De Kelders, Kleinbaai, Grabouw, Greyton, Hermanus, Vermont, Sandbaai, Kleinmond, Malgas, Pringle Bay, Stanford, Swellendam, Witsand, Botrivier, Baardskeerdersbos, Pearly Beach, Elgin, Riviersonderend, Barrydale, Cape Agulhas, Villiersdorp, Hawston, Tesselaarsdal, Suurbraak, Rooi Els, Onrus, Buffeljagsrivier, Suiderstrand, Franskraal, Fisherhaven