Fishing is a major sport in this area and many visitors enjoy angling along the rugged coastline. Experienced guides are available to take you to the highest mountain peaks. There are many nature parks and reserves in the greater area where several animals, including 6 antelope species, roam freely .Hiking, horse-riding, 4x4 or quad biking trails are very popular.Shark-diving and whale-watching boats leave from the small harbour of Kleinbaai to the best spots along the shores of Gansbaai. This attracts a lot of overseas clients to Gansbaai.

In spite of the developing tourism industry, the fishing industry is still the economical heartbeat of Gansbaai. The fleet of fishing boats and the fishmeal factory in the harbour employ a substantial number of people. The 3 abalone farms just outside Gansbaai, immediately on the shores of Gansbaai, produce this traditional culinary delight in large quantities for the Asian market. Gansbaai have all the convenient amenities of the city life from banks, petrol stations to great shops, but also boasts a relaxing lifestyle amidst the various restaurants and bars, whilst watching the beautiful sunsets over the ocean.