| Location: South Africa » Western Cape » Witsand WITSAND Situated at the mouth of the Breede River, Witsand is a popular seaside resort with unspoilt beaches and a small harbour. ATTRACTIONS Breede River Estuary A popular fishing area Whale Watching June – November ACTIVITIES Fishing Witsand and the Breede River mouth is regarded as one of South Africa’s top fishing locations. The Breede River offer unique fishing with the upper reaches renowned for it’s fresh water fish such as bass, while the lower reaches are a Kob fisherman’s paradise – Kob exceeding 50 kg in weight are regularly caught in the river. Various other fish species also occur in the river. The rock and surf angler will also not be disappointed with good catches all along the coastline. Bait and tackle are available from many local stores. Whale Watching San Sebastian Bay at Witsand has the highest concentration of Southern Right whales found in a single bay area. The town of Witsand boasts the first Whale Watching Tower on the Garden Route. The tower is perfect location to study these magnificent creatures close at hand, often as close as a hundred metres. Meals and locally produced articles are also sold here. A large information board is also on hand to illustrate and explain whale behaviour. Another interesting whale watching tour is conducted on a tractor-trailer, affording the opportunity to view Cape fynbos and watch the whales from the dunes at the same time. Accommodation in and around Witsand The Mudlark Guesthouse accommodation in Witsand
The Mudlark Guest House is situated close to the mouth of the Breede River the Cape s premier fishing estuary. Offer excellent bird watching fishing walks in tranquil setting, All with excellent food.Unique riverfront lodge where the Indian Ocean and... More
 The Whale View - Barry`s Holiday Accommodation accommodation in Witsand
We would love to introduce you to WITSAND/PORT BEAUFORT, our beautiful unspoilt village that so few people know about. Consider visiting us for a much needed break from the office, a longer stay to relax and unwind, or part of a conference or team bu... More
 Waterkloof Guest House accommodation in Witsand
Your hosts, Hannes and Christine, invite you to come and experience their warm breed of hospitality and charming home. Waterkloof Guesthouse, the longest established guest house in the area, is on a free range ostrich farm situated in the sceni... More
 Whale Watchers Inn accommodation in Witsand
Whale Watchers Inn is a guest house situated in one of South Africa's most beautiful and unspoilt seaside resorts, Witsand in the Western Cape, South Africa - overlooking the magnificent San Sebastian Bay. The Inn is situated ± 100 met... More
 Big Cob Chalets (breede River Mouth) accommodation in Witsand
The Breede River estuary is one of the finest fishing estuaries in South Africa and is a fisherman's paradise. The estuary regularly produces cob in excess of 40kg.Big Cob Chalets, specializing in the provision of self catering accommodation at t... More
 Breede River Lodge accommodation in Witsand
In the late 1960’s Alf Barry, a descendant of the original Joseph Barry, moved to the Witsands and established a small hotel on the land he had inherited, overlooking the Breede River. He c... More
 Breede-Bay Guesthouse accommodation in Witsand
Experience the peace and tranquility of Witsand in a relaxing atmosphere. Breede Bay Guest house is situated near the unspoilt witsand beach, walking distance from the main beach and the Breede River estuary.Our rooms are stylish and tastefully decor... More
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