Mariaan’s guidebook to Mossel Bay
Food scene
Some recommendations on eating out.
Treat yourself to a delicious meal with Syrian/Mediterranean flavours at our favourite brunch/lunch spot. Make sure to visit during the day as they are closed at night.
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Carola Ann's
38 Marsh StTreat yourself to a delicious meal with Syrian/Mediterranean flavours at our favourite brunch/lunch spot. Make sure to visit during the day as they are closed at night.
Classy restaurant with great seafood and sushi. More pricey than the rest but a memorable, fine dining experience.
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Cafe Gannet
1 Market StClassy restaurant with great seafood and sushi. More pricey than the rest but a memorable, fine dining experience.
For an informal, feet in the sand experience visit Kaai 4 at the harbour and enjoy great views of Santos Beach.
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Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant
For an informal, feet in the sand experience visit Kaai 4 at the harbour and enjoy great views of Santos Beach.
Moksa
Church StreetThis health bar at the harbour let's you enjoy fresh vegetarian food and great sea views.
Stars is just 3 minutes away; visit for a wide selection on the menu, good tasty food as well as freshly roasted coffee and artisan breads.
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Stars Restaurant
Marsh StreetStars is just 3 minutes away; visit for a wide selection on the menu, good tasty food as well as freshly roasted coffee and artisan breads.
Things to do in and around Mossel Bay
Some activities and sites to see while visiting Mossel Bay. For more information please visit the tourism website or office. For adrenaline seekers, look out for the new Zip-line that will be launched in Jan. 2020 running from behind the Van Riebeeck Stadium over the ocean down to the Point!
Visit Botlierskop for a game drive or horseback safari. If you don't quite manage to spot all 4 of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino) there is a host of antelope, rare black impala, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo and more to keep you fascinated.
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Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Gonnakraal RoadVisit Botlierskop for a game drive or horseback safari. If you don't quite manage to spot all 4 of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino) there is a host of antelope, rare black impala, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo and more to keep you fascinated.
The quintessential Mossel Bay beach, ideal for walks, lazing in the sun or cool dips in the ocean. Have something to eat or drink at the Jackal, conveniently located in the pavilion building or enjoy sun-downers from the deck at Fork and Train on the other side of the beach.
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Santos Beach Mosselbay
Mossel StreetThe quintessential Mossel Bay beach, ideal for walks, lazing in the sun or cool dips in the ocean. Have something to eat or drink at the Jackal, conveniently located in the pavilion building or enjoy sun-downers from the deck at Fork and Train on the other side of the beach.
Walk with elephants at Indalu Game Reserve about 30km outside of Mossel Bay.
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Indalu Game Reserve
Walk with elephants at Indalu Game Reserve about 30km outside of Mossel Bay.
Take a dip in 'die poort' tidal pool along with the locals. Be careful at high tide, it can become quite rough. The sea is teeming with life among the rocks, bring some goggles and enjoy the variety.
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Die Poort - A tidal pool
6 Point RdTake a dip in 'die poort' tidal pool along with the locals. Be careful at high tide, it can become quite rough. The sea is teeming with life among the rocks, bring some goggles and enjoy the variety.
The longest over ocean zip line is a must for adrenaline junkies but the view, can of course, be enjoyed by all!
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Zipline Mossel Bay
6 Point RoadThe longest over ocean zip line is a must for adrenaline junkies but the view, can of course, be enjoyed by all!
Experience the great white shark up close and personal.
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White Shark Africa
7 Church StExperience the great white shark up close and personal.
Visit world renowned archaeological site with early evidence of modern human behaviour.
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Point of Human Origins
Visit world renowned archaeological site with early evidence of modern human behaviour.
Walk up to the lighthouse and enjoy spectacular views of the cliffs below or, if you are feeling active walk a part of or the entire St. Blaize hiking trail (13.5 km) all the way to Dana Bay (or vice versa).
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St Blaize Hiking Trail
Saint Blaize Hiking TrailWalk up to the lighthouse and enjoy spectacular views of the cliffs below or, if you are feeling active walk a part of or the entire St. Blaize hiking trail (13.5 km) all the way to Dana Bay (or vice versa).
Supermarkets
There are a few supermarkets relatively close to our cottage if you need to stock up on groceries or other essentials.
Checkers is located in the Bayside centre, across from the tourist info.
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Bayside Centre Mossel Bay
Church StreetCheckers is located in the Bayside centre, across from the tourist info.
The mall is home to Checkers, Woolworths, Food Lovers Market, chemists, clothing and other stores.
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Mossel Bay Mall
Melkhout StreetThe mall is home to Checkers, Woolworths, Food Lovers Market, chemists, clothing and other stores.