Babette’s Guidebook in De Kelders
Sightseeing
The caves at De Kelders ("the Cellars") is the reason for the area's name. The walk is not very long with a some clambering (and climbing) and wooden stairs. Breathtaking views and beautiful photo opportunities. The best is to aim for low tide!
22 locals recommend
Klipgat Caves
Normandie StreetThe caves at De Kelders ("the Cellars") is the reason for the area's name. The walk is not very long with a some clambering (and climbing) and wooden stairs. Breathtaking views and beautiful photo opportunities. The best is to aim for low tide!
Shark cage diving is one of the main tourist attractions of Gansbaai area. Embrace the opportunity to indulge in this "extreme adventure" by getting up close and personal with the ocean's infamous natural predator. You won't just be seeing sharks, but perhaps also whales, penguins, dolphins and seals. For info, check-out this recommended operator at www.sharkwatchsa.com
39 locals recommend
Shark Cage Dive · Marine Dynamics™
5 Geelbek StShark cage diving is one of the main tourist attractions of Gansbaai area. Embrace the opportunity to indulge in this "extreme adventure" by getting up close and personal with the ocean's infamous natural predator. You won't just be seeing sharks, but perhaps also whales, penguins, dolphins and seals. For info, check-out this recommended operator at www.sharkwatchsa.com
A rehabilitation centre for penguins and seabirds in Gansbaai. Visit www.dict.org for more information.
26 locals recommend
African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary - Gansbaai
A rehabilitation centre for penguins and seabirds in Gansbaai. Visit www.dict.org for more information.
Food scene
A local favourite serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving fresh seafood from the Gansbaai Harbour, pastas, pizzas and variety of game.
25 locals recommend
Thyme at Rosemary's Restaurant - Gansbaai
13 Main RdA local favourite serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving fresh seafood from the Gansbaai Harbour, pastas, pizzas and variety of game.
The local “watering hole” in Gansbaai, known for fresh seafood and fish and chips! Being located in the Gansbaai Harbour, it has a view over the boats and trawlers coming in and going out to sea.
28 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant and Pub
Harbour RoadThe local “watering hole” in Gansbaai, known for fresh seafood and fish and chips! Being located in the Gansbaai Harbour, it has a view over the boats and trawlers coming in and going out to sea.
At Stanford Hills Estate you taste local wines, try out their lovely Tasting Room restaurant while your kids enjoy open space - equipped with trampoline and sandpit.
26 locals recommend
Stanford Hills Estate
At Stanford Hills Estate you taste local wines, try out their lovely Tasting Room restaurant while your kids enjoy open space - equipped with trampoline and sandpit.
Lovely restaurant and licensed in Kleinbaai (5 mins from De Kelders) serving a fresh seafood and local produce! They also do takeaways! (We love their fried fish, calamari, chips and veggie combos)
There is gift store with souvenirs.
41 locals recommend
Great White House Restaurant - Gansbaai
5 Geelbek StLovely restaurant and licensed in Kleinbaai (5 mins from De Kelders) serving a fresh seafood and local produce! They also do takeaways! (We love their fried fish, calamari, chips and veggie combos)
There is gift store with souvenirs.
Open for lunch, tapas and dinner serving locally sourced seafood and beef with local wines.
46 locals recommend
Blue Goose Restaurant - Gansbaai
22 Hoop StOpen for lunch, tapas and dinner serving locally sourced seafood and beef with local wines.
Stanford Trading Store
Erf 113 Queen Victoria StA quaint eatery in Stanford open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ou Meul has become an institution in South Africa. Delicious selection of pastries and pies, breakfasts and lunches! We always opt for breakfast croissants with coffee!
28 locals recommend
Ou Meul Stanford
268 Daneel StOu Meul has become an institution in South Africa. Delicious selection of pastries and pies, breakfasts and lunches! We always opt for breakfast croissants with coffee!
Birkenhead Brewery
R326Valley views with seafood platters and local beers!
Eileen's Seafood Paradise
The Fish Lady
Main RoadA lovely little speciality deli with a great selection of German & South African sausages, fresh local produce, frozen meals and a range of European products. We always stock up on our visits to De Kelders.
Martin’s Deli
A lovely little speciality deli with a great selection of German & South African sausages, fresh local produce, frozen meals and a range of European products. We always stock up on our visits to De Kelders.
Traveler advice
Getting around
A car is necessary
De Kelders and surrounding areas do not have available or accessible safe public transport, so a car is a necessity to get around. There are many hiking routes and walking trails, but restaurants and many tourist attractions (such as wine farms and certain look-out points) are only accessible by car.