From this viewpoint in the middle of Gansbaai, you might be able to spot the rare and endangered Black Oyster Catcher or early in the morning, a Cape Fur Seal or a Cape Clawless Otter. Gansbaai was founded in the 1880's when Cornelis Wessels settled on the farm called 'strandfontein' (Fountain on the beach). There was a fountain that marked the central point of the town and provided drinking water to the community. As the fountain was home to some wild geese, the place was later known as 'Gansgat' (Goose-hole). This was later changed to Gansbaai (Goose Bay). The fountain was recently restored and a plate next to it tells the story of the founding of Gansbaai. The coast from Gansbaai to De Kelders is dominated by caves, coves and limestone rock formations towering above the ocean.

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