Situated between two major ocean currents, Gansbaai attracts a diverse range of marine life and remains one of the few places in the world where you can still spot Great White Sharks (although sightings have become rarer).

The waters are treacherous and the currents very strong. As a general rule, one should be very careful to just go into the ocean for a swim. There are however, various protected coves and bays. Stanford Cove in De Kelders is a traditional safe place to go for a swim.

Overall, Gansbaai is a great place to live for anyone looking for a relaxed coastal lifestyle, with easy access to great beaches, schools, and transportation. The town offers an abundance of marine life and opportunities for shark cage diving and whale watching.

If you are driving from Cape Town then the route between the Mother City and Mossel Bay is as riddled with great stops (Hermanus, Gansbaai, L'Agulhas, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Still Bay) as the Garden Route. https://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/danger-point-lightho…