St Francis Bay

Activities in St Francis Bay

Whales can be spotted in the bay from May to late October and dolphins can be seen almost daily on their way back and forth between Cape St Francis and Jeffrey's Bay. The Cape Clawless Otter is also indigenous to the area, and can be spotted frolicking in the waves and rock pools around the Port of St Francis area and at Otters Landing.Nature lovers can enjoy the hiking trails meandering through the nature reserves and along a dune river system, with its unique landscape, where you can view the area's 'Fynbos' (fine leafed indigenous plants) and see antelope roam freely. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded including the rare African Oyster Catcher and magnificent Fish Eagle.St Francis Bay also has two 18 hole golf courses: St Francis Bay Golf Course and the St Francis Links, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Course.The Addo Elephant Park, situated in a malaria free area, is a mere hour and a quarter's drive from St Francis Bay and offers the best elephant viewing in the world.Cape St Francis and the nearby Jeffrey's Bay are both fantastic surfing destinations.