Pringle Bay is a beautiful sandy inlet lying between the mouth of the Buffels River and a small rocky headland called The Point in the Western Cape. Its name honours Rear-Admiral Thomas Pringle, commander of British naval forces at the Cape from 1796 to 1798.
In the early 1800s, the bay was earmarked as a port to enable farmers to ship their produce across False Bay to Simon's Town rather than negotiating the arduous Gantouw Pass over the Hottentots Holland Mountains.
Over the years, the bay's remote location attracted its fair share of deserters and runaway slaves, and a cave just north of the Buffels River still bears the name Drostersgat (Deserters Cave). It is now more commonly known as a tranquil beach getaway from the hustle and bustle of nearby Cape Town.
The heritage of Pringle Bay and surrounding areas such as Rooi Els and the Kogelberg Mountains are rooted in conservation. In 1937, the Depa...
Pringle Bay has a range of activities on offer and is perfect for a quiet weekend away. Visitors can enjoy the pristine beach of Pringle Bay...