Kalk Bay is a lively working harbour and one of the best places to buy fresh fish straight off the boat. It’s also a great place to take photographs – it’s almost impossible to take a bad picture here!
Western Cape
Cape Town
Kalk Bay Harbour
Kalk Bay Harbour
October 12, 2011
Location
Address
Kalk Bay Harbour
Closest Town
Kalk Bay
Getting There
Head down Main Road along the False Bay coastline towards Muisenberg, St James and then Kalk Bay. Or catch the train and hop off at Kalk Bay Station.
Photography
Best Time to Photograph
Early morning sunrise.
When the boats come in. Weather depending, but usually around lunchtime.
When the boats come in. Weather depending, but usually around lunchtime.
Type of Photography
- People
- Harbour
- Seascape
Best Time of Year
All year round
Photographic Tips
The fish market and cleaning area is great.
Seals are fed with off cuts.
Seals are fed with off cuts.
Recommended Gear
Wide angle lenses and medium telephoto zoom (70-200mm).
Footnotes
Season and Weather
The Capes' seasons are very distinct. Summers are hot and windy, winters are cool and rainy. All the seasons provide good photographic opportunities. Summers can be very wind with the southeaster blowing incessantly.
Winter storms provide dramatic photo opportunities.
Winter storms provide dramatic photo opportunities.
Habitats
Marine
Other Activities
- Fishing
- Fresh Fish for sale
Highlights
Site Highlights
Fishing boats landing.
Local fish market.
Stormy seas and crashing waves over harbour walls
Local fish market.
Stormy seas and crashing waves over harbour walls
Top Species
- Southern Right Whale
- Cape Fur Seal,
- Pelagic Sea Birds
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