Witsand - The Whale Nursery of South Africa
About Witsand
Witsand/Port Beaufort, situated at the mouth of the mighty Breede River, is a holiday destination with a difference. It is situated 300km from Cape Town at the mouth of the Breede River along the Garden Route.
The central feature of the Witsand area is the magnificent Breede River. It is one of the largest, most navigable rivers in South Africa and is rich in diverse species of fish and bird life. The Breede River is recognised as one of the best fishing estuaries in the country with tidal action that reaches 60 km upstream. The river is also ideally suited to a range of water sports. Read more...
Attractions
Each year the majestic Southern Right Whale comes to our shores between June and late November to mate
and calf. Witsand enjoys the lion’s share of this visit due to the bay being the prime nursery for cow/calf pairs.
Hike the Whale Trail, a 54 km trail renowned for its diverse fynbos vegetation, magnificent dunes and whale watching opportunities.
On the trail you will experience breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and Breede River Valley.
Estuary fishing in the Breede River is recognised as the best in SA.
The Breede River mouth is regarded as one of South Africa's top fishing locations.
The upper reaches of the river are renowned for its bass, while the lower reaches are a Cob fisherman's paradise - Cob exceeding 50kg in weight are regularly caught in the river.
The rock angler will also have good catches along the many miles of coastline. Read more...
