Kleinbaai, also known as Van Dyksbaai, is between Gansbaai and Franskraal. Kleinbaai is worldwide known for its shark cage diving industry. Many celebrities from all over the world visit Kleinbaai on a regular basis, not only for the sharks but also for the beautiful scenery and the tranquillity that this area offers.

Very close to Kleinbaai harbour from where the boats launches for the shark cage diving you will see a big black rock. This rock is called “Black Sophie” and there is a whole story on how this rock got its name. Maybe not safe to publish everything here, but I can tell you that it was named after the first “Madam” in the Overberg area.

It was during the 1800’s that there were about 40 men working on Dyer Island. They harvested guano and threatened to strike if nothing was done to meet their “emotional” needs. This is where Sophie and her girls came into play. They travelled all the way from Cape Town to deliver their “services” to these men. The men were very happy with Sophie’s services and never threaten to strike again.

Sophie and her girls became so popular that she has been immortalised as a big black rock in the sea near the Kleinbaai beach from where she allegedly still keeps an eye on her men…

Dyer Island is clearly visible from Kleinbaai and the main activity on the island is still the harvesting of guano.

Gansbaai is within the Walker Bay area of the Cape's Whale Coast and in the Overberg region of the Western Cape.

Gansbaai's close proximity to Hermanus and Cape Town and also Cape Town International Airport makes this a wonderful lifestyle choice for permanent residents with children, retirees and even for those looking for a convenient weekend or second home destination.

This fishing village with two harbours has during the last decade transformed itself into an international tourism destination offering some of the best shark cage diving in the world due to the colonies of Cape Fur Seals that frequent "Shark Alley" between Dyer Island and Geyser Rock.

Gansbaai's other main attractions is the Dyer Island bird sanctuary where rare species such as the African Penguin, Cape Cormorant, African Black Oystercatcher and the Hartlaub's Gull live as well as the caves at De Kelders - offering the only freshwater cave next to the coast of Africa, which has been changed into a swimming pool.

Suburbs in Gansbaai:

• De Kelders,
• Perlemoenbaai,
• Kleinbaai / Van Dyksbaai
• Klipfonteyn 1
• Klipfonteyn 2
• Duikersfontein
• Birkenhead,
• Franskraal,
• Uilenkraalsmond,
• Pearly Beach,
• Baardskeerdersbos,
• Blompark,
• Masakhane.

Between July and December, the Walker Bay whale sanctuary's coastline between Pearly Beach and Hermanus becomes alive with the Southern Right Whales - enabling the local tourism industry to offer viewing packages for the Marine Big Five from land, sea or sky. De Kelders is one of the best places worldwide to observe whales swim within a few meters off the rocky shore. Their blowing and grunting can be heard up to 2 km away at night. De Kelders is the northernmost suburb of Gansbaai and is located 19 km from the town of Stanford. It lies between Perlemoenbaai and the "Plaat" (part of the Walker Bay Nature Reserve which stretches up to the Klein River Lagoon between Stanford and Hermanus).

The “Plaat” is very popular amongst the fishermen as there are many fishing spots. To get to these spots, you need a 4 x 4 vehicle and as you drive to your preferred spot, you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Here you can become one with nature.

Perlemoenbaai is located between De Kelders and Gansbaai. Here you will find some beautiful houses and also seafront properties. A tidal pool and braai area next to it makes this a very popular spot to “hang out”.

Birkenhead / Danger Point is well known for the boat tragedy that happened in 1852. A boat named Birkenhead travelled from Ireland to South Africa and struck a submerged rock of Dangerpoint. The vessel carried an estimated 643 passengers and soon after they struck the rock, the boat started to sink. As in the Titanic movie women and children left the boat first before men were allowed to aboard the ship. Out of the estimated 643 passengers, only 193 survived.

A limited number of properties is available in this beautiful area. Currently this is an “off the grid” area with some beautiful seafront properties. You will not find an ordinary size plot here. The seafront properties start at approximately 30 000 square meters up to almost 45 000 sqm. You can apply to sub-divide these plots/smallholdings or to build more than 1 dwelling on a plot.

Franskraalstrand is approximately 7 kilometres outside Gansbaai in the direction of Pearly Beach.

Franskraal is next to Uilenkraalsmond and this is where you will find a nice sandy beach.

You will find many fishing spots and also a place where you can launch your jet-ski or small boat.

Pearly Beach is 21 km from Gansbaai along the R43. It is renowned for its long white beaches and has the Wolfhuis Mountain as a backdrop.

Baardskeerdersbos is approximately 24 kilometres out of Gansbaai. Here you will find a lot of smallholdings and farms.

The village is full of character and this is a very close community. Many farms are in use as “lifestyle farms” (that hideaway place from the cities), but can easily be developed into full productive farms. Rainfall is good in this area and therefor water is not a problem