Kranshoek

• Province: Western Cape
• Coordinates: 34°05′28″S 23°18′23″E
• District: Garden Route
• Municipality:    Bitou
• Area:    12.33 km2

Kranshoek is a small settlement near Plettenberg Bay in the Garden Route District of the Western Cape, South Africa. It lies about 15 km east of Plettenberg Bay, close to Nature’s Valley and the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park. The area is accessed via the R102 and local roads leading toward the Bloukrans and Groot River region. Kranshoek forms part of the greater Plettenberg Bay area and is closely linked to nearby coastal forests, hiking areas and the Nature’s Valley coastline.

History of Kranshoek

The history of this little settlement is deeply connected to the Khoisan people, who were the original inhabitants of the area. It is a picturesque coastal village known for its dramatic cliffs, stunning ocean views, and rich cultural heritage. It offers a peaceful escape and excellent hiking opportunities along the Garden Route.

The town was founded in the early 1900s by a group of Griqua trekkers led by  Abraham le Fleur. The group had been displaced from their land near Kokstad. Le Fleur was the one who founded the Griqua National Conference in 1904; he also founded the Griqua Independent Church. There is a monument that was erected in 1942 to commemorate the Griqua pioneers.

In the mid-20th century, the settlement was officially established as a village when the South African government, under apartheid policies, resettled a group of people in the area. Many of these people were descendants of the Khoisan and other marginalised communities. The village was part of a broader effort by the government to forcibly remove non-white populations from more developed areas, relocating them to more remote and less economically viable regions.

The postcode for Kranshoek is 6605. The license plate prefix is CX

Things to see and do in Kranshoek

• The Kranshoek Trail is challenging but very beautiful.
• The Kranshoek picnic site

Resources

Practical information for the Western Cape, Regulations, permits and helpful tips. See the Colourdots coastal and nature use guide

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Useful Numbers

Residents and visitors can find important local contact numbers below, including police, medical services, utilities, and community facilities

• Emergency Services

• Police: Plettenburg bay 044 501 1900
• Fire: 044 533 5000
• Ambulance: 10177

• Medical

• Clinic: 044 533 9333
• Closest hospital; Plettenberg Bay Mediclinic- 044 501 5100
• Pharmacy; Robberg pharmacy –044 501 5100

• Municipal & Utilities

• Municipality: 044 501 3174/5
• `Water:  044 501 3160
•  Electricity: 044 501 3174/5

• Transport & Roads

• Traffic department: Plettenberg Bay 044 501 3251

• Community & Safety

• NSRI 087 094 9774
• SPCA: Plett Animal Welfare Society- 083 287 9917

• Local Contacts and Community Resources in Kranshoek

• Post office; Plettenberg Bay 044 533 1260
• Library: 044 533 9360
• Schools in Kranshoek
• Kranshoek Primary School- 0445339357