Title: Gansbaai Travel Guide: Best of Gansbaai, Western Cape Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai-Hotels.d6125995.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai-Holiday-Rentals.d6125995.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gansbaai.d6125995.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gansbaai.d6125995.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Gansbaai Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gansbaai.d6125995.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gansbaai Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai.d6125995.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gansbaai Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![View towards Hermanus and the Kleinrivier Mountains from Klipgat Cave. De Kelders (or Die Kelders). Whale Coast. Western Cape. South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125995/45c0dfd3-6b77-4a7a-9219-8e8f959bf8ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View towards Hermanus and the Kleinrivier Mountains from Klipgat Cave. De Kelders (or Die Kelders). Whale Coast. Western Cape. South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125995/45c0dfd3-6b77-4a7a-9219-8e8f959bf8ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wonderful elevated views of the Walker Bay Nature Reserve coastline with the Kleinrivier mountains in the far distance. De Kelders near Gansbaai. Overberg. Western Cape. South Africa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125995/ebf152c5-e23a-4bde-adba-d0a282f5f54b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view over the rocks in the Walkerbay reserve in Gansbaai in the Western Cape of South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125995/2c4bc655-6c70-4820-9a45-763d66cb2924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Koi pond at Grootbos Nature Reserve Resort.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601891/fd35c720-6192-4a6c-aa44-db3e37e29e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gansbaai Things to do - Top hotels in Gansbaai - Top Holiday Rentals in Gansbaai ![Grootbos Nature Reserve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2170000/2163200/2163154/9dca7351_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grootbos Nature Reserve 148 Route 43 Gansbaai Western Cape £1,395 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury lodge in Gansbaai. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Grootbos Nature Reserve and Klipgat Caves are located ... Magic! Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=2163154&PinnedHotelID=2163154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125995) ![Oom Piet Self Catering Accomodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13490000/13483100/13483010/ea369692_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oom Piet Self Catering Accomodation 6 Fabriek Street Gansbaai Western Cape £33 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Gansbaai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gansbaai Harbor and Danger Point Lighthouse are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews) It is a very nice location. Overall, value for money stay. The price is amazing for the stay of 3 with 2 separate rooms. It made a lot more convenient. Taps felt little old as the hot water was not convenient. And stove was just 2 burners and small grill, small toaster. There was no towel hanging ... Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=13483010&PinnedHotelID=13483010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125995) ![Romans Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21240000/21234900/21234864/7388c40b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Romans Villa 340 Oystercatcher Road Gansbaai Western Cape £211 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach guesthouse in Gansbaai. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Danger Point Lighthouse and Gansbaai ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Welcome drink on arrival was a very nice touch.The room was lovely the staff were very pleasant and efficient. Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=21234864&PinnedHotelID=21234864&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6125995) [See all 326 properties in Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6125995) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Oom Piet Self Catering Accomodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13490000/13483100/13483010/ea369692_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oom Piet Self Catering Accomodation 6 Fabriek Street Gansbaai Western Cape Stay at this apartment in Gansbaai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Gansbaai Harbor and Danger Point Lighthouse are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (37 reviews) It is a very nice location. Overall, value for money stay. The price is amazing for the stay of 3 with 2 separate rooms. It made a lot more convenient. Taps felt little old as the hot water was not convenient. And stove was just 2 burners and small grill, small toaster. There was no towel hanging ... Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai-Hotels-Oom-Piet-Self-Catering-Accomodation.h13483010.Hotel-Information) ![Tourist Lodge Gansbaai](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13490000/13483100/13483023/d318add9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tourist Lodge Gansbaai 20 Dirkie Uys Street Gansbaai Western Cape Stay at this cottage in Gansbaai. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Danger Point Lighthouse and Gansbaai Harbor are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) Room was clean with enough space and everything we needed, including laundry lines, for a good stay, but it was a little musty when we arrived and needed to be aired out. The host helped us find some great hikes in the area. Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai-Hotels-Tourist-Lodge-Gansbaai.h13483023.Hotel-Information) ![Gansbaai Seafront Holiday House: Ons C-Huis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46380000/46376600/46376570/a35f11d0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gansbaai Seafront Holiday House: Ons C-Huis Gansbaai WC Stay at this holiday home in Gansbaai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions De Kelders Strand and Danger Point Lighthouse are ... A beautiful property in an amazing location. Hope to return! Reviewed on 12 Mar 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai-Hotels-Gansbaai-Seafront-Holiday-House-Ons-C-Huis.h46376570.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6125995&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Gansbaai hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125995&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07)[6 Feb - 7 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125995&startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125995&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125995&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125995&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6125995&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Gansbaai Harbor 4.5/5(9 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Gansbaai with a trip to Gansbaai Harbor. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the diving spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gansbaai-Harbor-Gansbaai.d6090919.Attraction) #### Grootbos Nature Reserve 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Grootbos Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Gansbaai. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out its diving spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grootbos-Nature-Reserve-Gansbaai.d6090913.Attraction) #### Danger Point Lighthouse You can find out about the history of Gansbaai with a visit to Danger Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the seaside or seek out the diving spots. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Danger-Point-Lighthouse-Gansbaai.d553248621532404675.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2100996/a7f8491e-6430-4225-a098-1bb43766a4da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford Mountain Ride 1 Hour £20 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-mountain-ride-1-hour.a2100996.activity-details) ![The view ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101004/d2472f90-59ac-4aae-b96f-67b1f5ca5aa7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford Mountain Ride 2 Hours £28 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-mountain-ride-2-hours.a2101004.activity-details) ![Beach Ride - De Kelders I Gansbaai](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101003/343315b1-cc8c-4810-9309-53bbce15de9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beach Ride - Stanford £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beach-ride-stanford.a2101003.activity-details) ![Morning Fatbike Dune Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49439791/cc0a0d7a-269d-43b9-bbc5-84a234984aef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Morning Fatbike Dune Tour £64 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/morning-fatbike-dune-tour.a49439791.activity-details) ![Awesome action of YOU going eye to eye with a great white from our cage ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1948497/0b4e2911-100a-47ce-af8d-4893ebed1131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shark cage diving & viewing tours in Gansbaai £91 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shark-cage-diving-viewing-tours-in-gansbaai.a1948497.activity-details) ![Whale approaches a boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/450456/a51aac78-536e-4c6e-81f2-81f8ac441b31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Town Full Day Marine Big Five Safari with Light Lunch £205 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-town-full-day-marine-big-five-safari-with-light-lunch.a450456.activity-details) [See all activities in Gansbaai](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Gansbaai.d6125995.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Gansbaai ![A truly awesome adventure. As terrified as I once was with these creatures, I truly have great respect for such powerful creatures. I now have dove with over 12 different shark species around the world. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6319184/bba453e8-cc66-484b-a1ed-a9e754110410.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Van Dyks Bay - Cities near Gansbaai - Places of interest [Van Dyks Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Van-Dyks-Bay.dx553248635975851521) - [Grootbos Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grootbos-Nature-Reserve-Gansbaai.d6090913.Attraction) - [Voelklip Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Voelklip-Beach-Hermanus.d553248621532481174.Attraction) - [Kleinbaai Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kleinbaai-Harbour-Kleinbaai.d6310364.Attraction) - [Village Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Village-Square-Hermanus-City-Centre.d656789282673348608.Attraction) - [Salmonsdam Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Salmonsdam-Nature-Reserve-Papiesvlei.d553248625344124291.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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