Helena’s guidebook
Food scene
Blue Goose Restaurant - Gansbaai
22 Hoop StClassy, great service and food
Coffee On The Rocks
81 Cliff StOpen wednesday to Sunday
Best views of whales splashing
Afrikanos Bar and Grill - Gansbaai
Good pizza
The Boathouse Restaurant and Pub
Harbour RoadChicken schnitzels are local favourties
stylish and relaxed atmosphere
best coffee and chocolate cupcakes
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Gansbaai Coffee Company
38 Church Streetstylish and relaxed atmosphere
best coffee and chocolate cupcakes
diverse menu, good food, good atmosphere, ideal for larger groups
Best cheese cake in SA
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Great White House Restaurant - Gansbaai
5 Geelbek Stdiverse menu, good food, good atmosphere, ideal for larger groups
Best cheese cake in SA
Fynbos Coffee Shoppe - Gansbaai
1 Hawe Wegsweet little coffee shop
Thyme at Rosemary's Restaurant - Gansbaai
13 Main RdGood service and food.
Groeneweide Farm
Coffee shop, many activities for younger children.
Drive out to Baardskeerdersbos for a hearty plate of very affordable food. Local favourite
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Marietjies Pub
24 Main RdDrive out to Baardskeerdersbos for a hearty plate of very affordable food. Local favourite
Whale Coast Brewing Co.
7 Commercial StreetWell known for their beer and authenticity
Taste some award winning wines while overlooking the beautiful dam and vinyards
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Lomond Wine Estate
Taste some award winning wines while overlooking the beautiful dam and vinyards
Sightseeing
Afrikanos Bar and Grill - Gansbaai
crocodile diving
Absolutely amazing experience with stunning video footage as memorabilia
11 Einheimische empfehlen
Gansbaai & Pearly Beach Horse Trails
Absolutely amazing experience with stunning video footage as memorabilia
Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
informative tours and great cause
Free entry although donations are greatly appreciated. Enjoy some delicious desserts and coffee whilst overlooking the pengiuns
26 Einheimische empfehlen
African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - Gansbaai
Free entry although donations are greatly appreciated. Enjoy some delicious desserts and coffee whilst overlooking the pengiuns
Dripping Cave Trail
Dripping Cave TrailNature reserve - accessible with 4x4 or walking. Great open beaches but the currents can be very strong so be careful when swimming here
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Die Plaat
Nature reserve - accessible with 4x4 or walking. Great open beaches but the currents can be very strong so be careful when swimming here
Flower Valley Conservation Trust
beautiful short hikes and views
lovely cruises in the stanford lagoon. Perfect for swimming and spending time in the sun
Lagoon Cruises - Walker Bay Adventures
lovely cruises in the stanford lagoon. Perfect for swimming and spending time in the sun
City/town information
Very well known for its heritage. Although there is no real coffee shops etc. Very small town
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Elim
Church StreetVery well known for its heritage. Although there is no real coffee shops etc. Very small town
Always a crowd pleaser. It is a much larger town than Gansbaai and allows for more shopping experiences
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Hermanus
Always a crowd pleaser. It is a much larger town than Gansbaai and allows for more shopping experiences
Beautiful little town. Well known for its art and cute little coffee shops and restaurants.
49 Einheimische empfehlen
Stanford
Beautiful little town. Well known for its art and cute little coffee shops and restaurants.
Tipps für Reisende
Nützliche Sätze
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance - 076 585 0899 ( only option after hours when critical / take patient to Hermanus Hospital )
Dr. J. P. Bosman - 028 384 1165
Dr. C Barnard - 028 384 0411
Dr. H Hendricks - 028 007 0348
Secma Security - 086 011 1911
Gansbaai SAPS - 028 384 0201