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Things to see in Mossel Bay (South Africa): 8 places and when to go
Mossel Bay is a town in South Africa, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (3), Nature (2), Wildlife (2). The best known are Pinnacle Point, Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse and Santosstrand. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 44. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -34.17, 22.13
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · History (1) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 322 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mossel Bay
The places in and around Mossel Bay, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Pinnacle PointSmall promontory south of Mossel Bay, South Africa5.6 km
- Cape St. Blaize LighthouseLighthouse in South Africa3.0 km
- SantosstrandBeach1.1 km
- Bartolomeu Dias Museum ComplexMaritime museum1.6 km
- Gondwana Game ReserveGame reserve in the Western Cape, South Africa28 km
- Dias MuseumMuseum1.6 km
- Garden Route Safari CampWith kids · Wildlife16 km
- Seeplaas GalleryGallery13 km
When to go to Mossel Bay
The best time to visit Mossel Bay is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:03
- FebBest time13:14
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:08
- MayPossible10:13
- JunPossible9:44
- JulBest time9:56
- AugBest time10:43
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:53
- NovBest time13:49
- DecBest time14:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 44. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mossel Bay
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 322 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- George, South Africa14 places38 km
- Oudtshoorn5 places66 km
- Knysna13 places85 km
- The Crags7 places125 km
- Swellendam5 places158 km
- Storms River7 places163 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mossel Bay?
The best known: Pinnacle Point, Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, Santosstrand, Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, Gondwana Game Reserve. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mossel Bay?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 16 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 44.
How do you get to Mossel Bay?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 322 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mossel Bay as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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