Whale and Dolphin Watching is available from Port St Francis as the Kouga’s only licensed boat based whale watching permit holder operates from there.
St Francis Safaris is the Kouga’s only registered boat based whale watching permit holder, and offers whale watching, ocean cruises, deep sea fishing, canal cruises and river cruises. Dolphin, sharks, seals, penguins and a vast number of Pelagic bird species can be seen when passing the second most southern tip of Africa and onto the migratory route of many great ocean creatures.
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest All the coastal towns have beautiful sandy beaches which cater for long walks on the beach and swimming where it is safe (best is to only swim where there are dedicated life guards). Jeffreys Bay’s Dolphin Beach is a Blue Flag Beach, and the beach at Cape St Francis currently is a pilot project to attain the same...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest The African Dawn Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary is set within truly beautiful grounds nestled between rolling hills, close to the ocean and is a relaxing place to spend a lazy day. Spacious enclosures and open grounds provide the visitor with a feeling of peace and tranquility. Several picnic and braai areas are located around the park as well as a restaurant that serves light...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest The Bergvenster is a natural arch that has been created by weathering of the Enon Conglomerate in the area and can be reached from Philips Tunnel. The path is rough to say the least but well worth the effort. The view across the mosaic of farmlands is...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest One of the well known landmarks in the Gamtoos Valley is the Queen Victoria Profile on the road between Patensie and the Baviaanskloof. The profile is the result of erosion of the sheer cliff and can be seen when driving towards Patensie. About 140 million years ago the Cape Mountains were roughly three times higher than today. A period of high rainfall then eroded them and...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest In 1971 the NSRI Station 21 was established in St Francis Bay. Their boat house was built at Granny’s Pool, but in 1997 they moved on to their new boathouse at Port St Francis. The St Francis Kromme Trust converted the old boathouse into a Heritage Eco Centre, housing displays depicting the history, flora, fauna and fishing industry of the Greater St Francis area. It...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a voluntary non-profit organisation in South Africa tasked with saving lives on South African waters. It consists of 30 coastal stations and 3 inland stations serviced by over 940 volunteers equipped with 92 rescue craft and 27 vehicles. Station 21 is located at the Port St Francis Harbor and was one of the busiest Sea Rescue...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest Nomvula’s Knitters is a community-based and upliftment project that has gone from strength to strength. They create beautiful, soft, comfortable products, stitched together with love and excitement, and are sold all over the world! The knitters range in age from their mid-twenties to seventy years old and are mostly women, all supporting families, or extended families. The...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest Port St Francis is a privately owned working harbour and home to over 30 commercial chokka, hake and pilchard fishing boats, a recreational harbour with smaller deep sea fishing boats and yachts, as well as a residential area. The business area hosts various restaurants and shops. The marine life in and around the harbour includes whales, dolphins, seals, otters and marine...
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Go Back to Map – Attractions & Points of Interest The first irrigation scheme on the Klein Rivier in the Gamtoos Valley was started by James Wait in 1827 and completed in 1830. It extended for 3.5 miles and he was awarded 50 cattle and the use of 50 workers. People came from far and wide to view the spectacle and Dr John Philip, the superintendent of the London Missionary Society (LMS) declared it the greatest work of its...
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