Kleinbaai

• Province : Western Cape
• Overberg
• Coordinates 34°37′S 19°21′E
• Area .0.88 km2
• Municipality; Overstrand

Kleinbaai is a small harbour settlement in the Overberg, about 5 km from Gansbaai and roughly 170 km southeast of Cape Town. It lies along the Atlantic coast near Danger Point and forms part of the broader Cape Whale Coast. The village is positioned close to offshore islands such as Dyer Island and Geyser Rock in the area known as Shark Alley

History of Kleinbaai

Kleinbaai was originally inhabited by the Khoikhoi people before European settlers arrived. Dutch explorers and settlers first recorded the region in the 17th century. It developed as a fishing community in the 19th century. The local economy has traditionally been centred around fishing and maritime activities.

Shark Tourism:

In recent decades, the town has gained international attention for its shark cage diving tourism. The village’s proximity to Gansbaai, a renowned hotspot for great white shark sightings, has turned it into a popular destination for thrill-seekers and marine enthusiasts. This is a small town on the Danger Point peninsula with a natural harbour. It is where boats launch for trips to Dyer Island. The seal population attracts sharks and is where the famous shark cage trips happen.

The postcode for Kleinbaai is 7220

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Things to see and do in Kleinbaai

• At the beach is an excellent tidal pool,
• The 9-hole golf course amidst fynbos vegetation with the most beautiful sea views.
• This area is great for whale-watching

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

• Emergency Services

• Police: GansBaai-028 384 0201
• Ambulance: 078 699 6995
• Fire: 028 312 2400

• Medical

• Closest hospital: Private hospital: 028 313 0168
• Provincial hospital: 028 312 1166
• Pharmacy; 028 384 8300

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality: 028 384 8300
• Water:028 384 8300
• Electricity:028 384 8300

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: 028 384 8339

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• 24-hour Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape:  0861 555 777.
• Childline South Africa: 116
• SPCA: Animal Welfare: 083 742 3903

• Local Contacts and Community Resources 

• Post office;028 384 0242
• Library: 028 384 8300

Other towns and suburbs in the Overstrand area include:Birkenhead; De Kelders; Elim; Fisherhaven; Franskraalstrand; Gansbaai; Hawston; Hermanus; Kleinmond; Pringle Bay; Rooi Els; Stanford; and Struisbaai