Jeffreys Bay Area Profile

Jeffreys Bay at a glance

About the Area:
Jeffreys Bay with the famous Super Tubes, known as one of the best surfing beaches in South Africa. It is a quiet sleepy fishing village with its soft white sandy beaches and abundance of sea-shells on the sea-shore has become one of the fastest growing areas in the Eastern Cape.

A favourite holiday destination and tourist attraction, Jeffreys Bay offers surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding, sandboarding, hiking trails, fishing, bird watching with more than 200 bird species found in the nearby Seekoei River Nature Reserve between Aston Bay and Paradise Beach!

The Kabeljouws River and Kabeljouws Nature Reserve - a favourite fishing spot for serious anglers. Game Reserves and National Parks in close proximity, as also the famous "Baviaans" for a 4x4 experience and opportunity to enjoy our star-filled skies in a tranquil and peaceful setting! Most importantly, our beaches have been given "Blue Flag Status!"

Humansdorp, with the dairy farms and skyline filled with wind turbines, has kept its small-town charm and known as the gateway to the coastal villages of Jeffreys Bay, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis and Oyster Bay. The town is functioning as the commercial centre for the local farming community with easy access from the N2 and only 50 minutes away from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Chief Dawid Stuurman, Port Elizabeth International Airport.

Location:
Easy access from the N2 and only 45 minutes away from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 20-minutes from St Francis bay, famous for their spectacular homes, canal- golf estate or beach front living, offering internationally known golf and surf destinations.
In relative close proximity to stunning Game Reserves such as Pumba and Addo, and the famous "Baviaans" for a 4x4 experience and opportunity to enjoy our star-filled skies in a tranquil and peaceful setting.

Schools:
Jeffreys offers quite a few local primary schools. Humansdorp has some of the best schools such as Stulting Primary School and Nico Malan, a dual medium High School offering residence facilities for out of town scholars. Woodridge Private School is in close proximity with daily bus transport for all scholars in the area.

Hospitals:
Excellent medical care by professionals and a Life Health Hospital in Humansdorp.

Activities:
Jeffreys Bay offers surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding, sandboarding, hiking trails, fishing, bird watching with more than 200 bird species found in the nearby Seekoei River Nature Reserve between Aston Bay and Paradise Beach! The Kabeljouws River and Kabeljouws Nature Reserve - a favourite fishing spot for serious anglers

Nearby, only 20 minutes away is the St Francis Links Golf Course, rated the 4th best golf course in the Country.

There are numerous hidden gems in the area, several delightful restaurants and coffee shops, excellent hiking or running trails.

Jeffreys Bay Gift shops with quaint and unusual gifts and speciality stores such as the very popular Billabong retail outlet offering the best beach wear at factory prices, shell shops on the beach with creative shell works by the local folk offers a relaxed and hassle-free shopping experience! Eateries and restaurants such as the well know Walskipper famous for seafood and traditional South African cuisine!

Humansdorp, with the dairy farms and skyline filled with wind turbines. A town where children ride bicycles in the street and families live in tranquility. The people are friendly, diverse and vibrant, in close proximity is Oyster Bay is a quiet sleepy fishing village with its soft white sandy beaches and abundance of sea-shells on the sea-shore and Tsitsikamma Forests with stunning walking trails.

Jeffreys Bay - A town where children ride bicycles or skateboard in the street and families walk to the beach, where sunsets and sunrises are appreciated, known for its diverse, friendly, and vibrant people! A town worth living in.

There are also various neighbourhood watch groups. As a result, the area has an air of people looking out for one another regarding security and safety. Safe to stay in and ideal for any family to enjoy a quality life.