About Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay is a picturesque coastal town located along the Western Cape‘s famous Garden Route, approximately 400km east of Cape Town. Situated on a sweeping bay where the Outeniqua Mountains meet the Indian Ocean, this popular holiday destination enjoys a mild year-round climate with warm summers and pleasant winters. The town’s natural harbour has been an important maritime location since the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers first made contact with local Khoisan people.
The area features dramatic coastal cliffs, golden beaches and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, perfect for swimming and water sports. Mossel Bay’s position as the western gateway to the Garden Route makes it an ideal base for exploring the region’s diverse attractions, from indigenous forests to semi-desert landscapes further inland.