Epic Beach To Walk The Talk
The Gansbaai coast is a haven of unsurpassed beauty and treasures for sea lovers who prefer the less trodden shores. Pristine bays and beaches enchant one at every turn along the 50 km unspoilt shoreline.
It is one of those wild, wonderful places where the sea pounds the coast relentlessly and the sun sets the sky ablaze.
One of these beaches is Die Plaat, a 17 km stretch of exquisite white sand and rocky outcrops in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. Our guides will accompany you on a rejuvenating hike along this exclusive paradise that stretches all the way to the Klein River estuary near Hermanus.
These Sho(r)es Are made for Walking
Various coves, cliffs and magnificent rock formations provide privacy and shelter for swimming, picnicking and a day of leisure. It is also a favourite spot for beach and rock angling. The endless sand beach is an Edenic resort for sun-seekers enjoying beach activities such as kite flying, sand boarding and long, invigorating hikes. Beautiful shells and pebbles dot the scenic shoreline and black mussels abound in and around the rock pools.
Walker Bay is one of the best whale watching spots in the world. Between June and December, the Southern Right Whales enthrall spectators with mesmerizing performances close to the shore. Watching whales, dolphins and seals cavorting in the waves against a spectacular sunset backdrop is an unforgettable experience.
Die Plaat is also home to a variety of rare coastal birds, including the endangered African Black Oystercatcher. A gravel road, only accessible by 4x4 vehicles, runs for about 4 km between the rugged coastline and the fynbos-dotted dunes. Dolomite rocks and fossilized dunes that are an estimated 25 million years old, can be found here.
Come swim, hike or relax and experience the magic of the mighty ocean while our guides explain the ecology of the marine and intertidal ecosystems to you.
Grootbos also takes its guests on amazing whale watching tours on this coastline!
