Dotting South Africa’s rugged coast, the little village of Franskraal neighbours Gansbaai to the north in the scenic Western Cape Province. This quaint seaside village boasts a long sandy beach, an ancient milkwood forest, and excellent fishing opportunities. Bird watchers can enjoy spotting a wide selection of species, hikers can explore the Groot Melkhoutbos Trail and history enthusiasts can enjoy a visit the Strandveld Museum, a historical hidden gem featuring a host of informative displays tracing the history of the village and surroundings as well as exhibiting the largest collection of relics salvaged from the HMT Birkenhead that wrecked at Danger Point in 1852. Adrenalin junkies can hop over to Gansbaai for some thrilling shark cage diving.