Mossel Bay
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Get in
By road
Mossel Bay is situated along the Garden Route, connected with the N2 and therefore easily reached from Cape Town in the west, George in the east, and Oudtshoorn in the north. the Minibus taxi rank is at the corner of R102 and Mossel street. There are Minibus taxis going to Cape Town.By train
There is a daily train to George via Hartenbos, Great Brak River and Little Brak River.This service will only operate as long as the regular Outeniqua Choo Tjoe train between George and Knysna is suspended (due to severe flooding and landslides in 2006).
By plane
Scheduled flights serving the Garden Route region use the George Airport (GRJ), which is 40 km east of Mossel Bay's CBD and is owned and managed by the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA). George Airport offers scheduled flights to and from Cape Town International Airport, Durban's King Shaka International Airport, and Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport.Mossel Bay Airfield is certified by the South African Civil Aviation Authority for use by non-scheduled flights and private planes. Air traffic is controlled by George Airport.
Facilities: control tower, taxiways, runway lights, fueling facilities, and complimentary tie-down facilities. The airfield is the home of the Mossel Bay Aero Club, which has a clubhouse lounge with bar and kitchen, restaurant facilities & braai (BBQ) areas for members' and guests' use. Fixed wing and Helicopter Flight training as well as tandem skydiving are offered.
By boat
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Get around
You can easily walk around the city centre, but taking a car to some of the outside destinations or restaurants is favourable.
See
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Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex
phone: +27 44 691-1067address: 1 Market StThis museum has expansive waterfront gardens, and exhibits which include reconstruction of the ship itself. You can go on board for an extra fee. Allow several hours to visit the entire site.
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Cape St. Blaize LighthouseLighthouse above Mossel Bay.
Do
- Take a boat ride to the seal island near the harbour.
- Visit the market at Hartenbos beach.
- Buy some wine and go sit at the cliffs in the southern part of the town, enjoying the view of the ocean. You can sometimes see whales from the headland.
- Walk along one of the world's most beautiful beaches, packed solid in holiday season, empty in the 22 degree winter.
- Sail at Mossel Bay Yacht Club.
Buy
Get one (or more) of the nice handmade crafts in the Craft Shop next to the Tourism Info. You won't get souvenirs from Kenya, China or other countries - here you can buy pure Mossel Bay only.
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phone: +27 82 824-8599address: Mossel Bay AirfieldTandem skydive in the Garden Route with a fabulous option to land on the beach of the Indian Ocean coastline.
Eat
The beaches offer a variety of very good restaurants (mainly fresh fish).
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phone: +27 44 691 1885address: 1 Market StEstablished in 1988, it is known as "Mossel Bay's seafood House", but aside from seafood they also serve meats, vegetarian dishes, pizza and gelato ice cream!
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phone: +27 64 154 6393address: 12 Church StA lunch-open café serving Middle Eastern cuisine.
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phone: +27 79 980 3981address: Quay 4 HarbourA relaxed beach bar and restaurant. Their name translates into "Pier for Barbeque".
Sleep
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phone: +27 44 691-1097address: 23, 21st AveSituated on top of Mossel Bay, this is a place of tranquility with personal touch and attentive care. They offer comfortable en suite bedrooms (partly with DSTV) and a family unit, solar-heated saltwater pool, secure parking and internet access. Close to golf courses, beaches, hiking trails, restaurants and sightseeing spots. German and English spoken.
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Bantry House
phone: +27 44 691-1995A very nice establishment, situated above the bay and harbour. All four-star rooms have seaview and from here you will see one of the best sunrises in the world. Breakfast is served and wide range of drinks is available all day. Walking to town and the beach, as well as many restaurants is easy and parking available. -
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
phone: +27 44 696-6055A private game reserve, where you can stay for the night, spend a day or just eat in their superb restaurant. The higher prices means a lot of inclusions, game drives, meals, etc. -
phone: +27 44 691-1995An old train parked right at the beach. You sleep on the train. Comfort is mediocre but it's worth the experience and prices are affordable.
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phone: +27 44 690-6446address: 15 Marsh StOffers 24-hour friendly self-catering and backpacker accommodation located close to The Point in Mossel Bay and within walking distance to attractions and amenities.
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phone: +27 44-6913182address: 1 Marsh streetdorm beds.
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phone: +27 44-6911937address: 121 high (hoog) streetdorm beds
Go next
- Continue along the Garden Route