Gaansbai Area South Africa

Gansbaai nestles at the foot of Dynefontein Mountains, and boasts a beautiful coastline with magnificent "fynbos" vegetation. In 1881, Johannes Cornelis Wessels, an 18 year old fisherman, walked all the way across the dunes from Stanford to GANSBAAI [bay of geese], named after a colony of Egyptian geese that used to nest in the area. Fishing was so good that he decided to settle here in a hut from stone, daub and reeds. Today, along with the fishing industry, GANSBAAI has grown into a charming village and holiday resort with a school, churches of various denominations and shops to provide for every need. Fish shops are stocked with fresh catches daily. GANSBAAI is a popular holiday resort for fishing and diving enthusiasts.

Shark Slide Show

South Africa / On the Road

Various views along the South African coastline

Cape of Good Hope... A landmark in the portuguese history. The first European to reach the Cape was the Portuguese explorer Bartholomeu Dias in 1488, who named it the "Cape of Storms" (Cabo das Tormentas). It was later renamed by John II of Portugal as "Cape of Good Hope" (Cabo da Boa Esperança) because of the great optimism engendered by the opening of a sea route to India and the East.

Hermanus, World famous for Whale spotting

Wilderness is renowned for it's hospitality and the natural beauty of the surrounding area. It is set between the Kaaimans River and the Goukama Nature Reserve, whilst being bordered by the Outeniqua Mountains.



Traffic Jam on the motorway

Port Elizabeth Mall

South Africa / Beaches

Costal views between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town

Massive jellys!

Someone was happy!

You can see a footprint next to the jelly for an idea of the actual size.

South Africa / Addo Park

Addo Elephant National Park

This is what is know as a dung beetle, so that means....

They have the right of way!

A hungry Ostrich, what a fine bird

This is not a threat, its reality but none to be seen on the day

Were they arguing or playing?! Not so sure..

The Ostrich Tango!