Just 143 km from Cape Town, Saldanha offers a unique blend of working harbour energy and coastal experiences along one of South Africa’s most remarkable bays.
A Bay of Many Roles
Saldanha, on South Africa’s largest and deepest bay, is both an industrial hub and a popular holiday destination.
Adventure on Land and Sea
Its harbour supports the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore project and naval training, while visitors enjoy yachting, fishing, diving, bird and whale watching, and hiking.
Stay Your Way
Accommodation ranges from hotels and lodges to self-catering units and campsites, catering to every kind of traveller.
A Harbour Steeped in History
Historically known as Hoedjiesbaai, the bay was discovered by the Portuguese and later played a strategic role in World War II.
