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Gansbaai

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Shark Diving Water Sports Scuba & Snorkeling
Nature lovers will enjoy a holiday in Gansbaai, a fishing village and tourism haven notable for its diverse marine life and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities. Many visitors take a trip to Gansbaai for a chance to cage-dive among great white sharks or spend time on whale-watching tours. On vacation in Gansbaai, you can discover picturesque beaches and delicious seafood, or explore the panoramic viewpoints and unique regional vegetation on numerous nature trails. Gansbaai is in Overstrand. Explore the family-friendly attractions of Gansbaai and add them to your vacation plans using our South Africa travel planner.
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Popular things to do in Gansbaai

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Shark Diving
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Duration: 4 hours
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Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Lomond Wine
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Gansbaai

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Shark Diving
Kleinbaai
4.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Panthera Africa - Big Cat Sanctuary
Stanford
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Bontebok National Park
Swellendam
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Duration: 8 hours
Cape Agulhas - Southernmost Tip of Africa
Cape Agulhas
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Duration: 2h 30 min

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Ivanhoe Sea Safaris
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De Hoop Nature Reserve Whale Trail
De Hoop Nature Reserve
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Drostdy Museum
Swellendam
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Duration: 1 hour
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Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
L'Agulhas
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Varied options are at your disposal for an overnight stay in Gansbaai, ranging from luxurious establishments to budget-friendly lodgings. If you're looking to be pampered on your vacation, opt for a deluxe lodge or a stylish guesthouse with scenic ocean views. Mid-range and affordable accommodations are in abundance and include cozy bed and breakfasts, rental holiday homes, and campsites.
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