You know you’re on holiday when you’re in Plettenberg Bay!
This wonderful bay in South Africa has every attraction under the sun and its delightful, relaxed and permanent ‘on vacation’ atmosphere captures the heart of every visitor.
Plettenberg Bay has to be the nicest stop along the famous Garden Route. Its miles of pristine beaches draw visitors from all over the world and each of its surrounding attractions are top-class. It’s perfectly positioned just 210 kilometres from Port Elizabeth and isn’t far from Knysna, Sedgefield and Storms River. The town is absolutely picturesque, built on a hillside that slopes down to the ocean so that almost every home has a spectacular view of the bay.
Out of season Plettenberg Bay is a quiet and relaxed town that seems to escape the hustle and bustle of usual,everyday life, however, when the sun comes out in full force for summer, many just can’t help but flock to Plett to contribute to and enjoy its unique holiday vibe. While it is certainly a livelier place in the summer, it somehow still manages with ease to retain its tranquil outlook on life.
Plettenberg Bay Accommodation
From stunning hotels on the beach to country estates on the hillside, Plettenberg Bay has much to offer regarding accommodation. One popular choice is the Beacon Island Hotel, a world-famous landmark of Plett positioned right on the beach, with restaurants, swimming pools (one heated), a dive shop and school, tennis courts, a fitness centre and so much more. Where you stay really depends on your style and what pleases you the most. Perhaps you dream of swimming pools, spas and peaceful strolls on a beach that’s easy to access or perhaps something very private and well connected to nature. No matter what you are looking for you will find it with East Cape Tours.
There are three, four and five star accommodations available in Plettenberg Bay, many exquisite rooms that overlook the ocean and several hotels and lodges that offer some of the best facilities along the Garden Route. The easiest way by far to find the perfect place to stay in Plettenberg Bay is to contact us, as we regularly visit the area and the hotels we recommend so that we know the best suggestions to make for our clients. Should you have something in mind please let us know so that we can arrange the best rates for the duration of your holiday.
Plettenberg Bay will be all you expect and heaps more. It’s fun, trendy, exciting and relaxing all at the same time and will definitely end up being one of your favourite places in South Africa.
Accommodation Options
Activities
Fun, adrenaline and Adventure
If you are looking for a bit more excitement than just strolling on the beach you will certainly find it in Plett! Head for The Heath, a natural playground of ziplines between the trees, or Adventure Land, a water park with great attractions such as the free fall slide, raging rapid tube slide and the two-lane speed racer. The Plett Puzzle Park is yet another fun outing. Its enormous, life-size 3-D mazes will have you in a tangle and feeling like a kid on an adventure trail!
To get the adrenaline pumping a little harder you can go skydiving and enjoy views of Plett that only a bird can dream of. The 10,000 metre drop is described as one of the most scenic in the world. No experience is required for this heart-racing experience, but you can take courses as well if you really want to make the most of it.
On the water
Plettenberg Bay’s gorgeous beaches are ideal for just about every type of water activity.You can take full advantage of the waves and go surfing or bodyboarding; you can kayak, dive, go boating or abseil, or simply take a leisurely swim to abate the heat of the summer sun.
How you want to cruise the ocean is really your choice! Every type of boat you can imagine is available for your pleasure. There are luxury yachts and catamarans, pleasure boats and paddle steamers, or you can take it a bit slower and test your balance on a stand up paddle board. Alternatively embark on a half or full day fishing trip.
Plett has even more than just the beach and ocean to offer because the Keurbooms River is just a step away too. The Keurbooms estuary is noted for being one of the most beautiful in the country and is a paradise setting for small boats and canoes. Canoeing the 7 kilometres of river that winds through stunning mountain gorges and past small, secluded beaches is an especially popular thing to do in Plett. The natural environment that surrounds Keurbooms is unspoiled and magnificent and one can easily spend many happy hours exploring and enjoying the birdlife. The calm waters of the lagoon are also perfect for a peaceful swim.
Stretch your legs
In Plettenberg Bay you can easily get all the fresh air and exercise your body can handle! There are many superb hiking trails available, especially in the Robberg Nature Reserve, and you can also go mountain biking, horse riding, quad-biking or motorcycling.
Animals and the marine life of Plettenberg Bay
From seals to sharks to dolphins Plett offers superb opportunities to view marine life. In the beautiful Robberg Nature Reserve, which is also a protected marine area, you can arrange to see the thousands of Cape fur seals that live there and even swim with them. They are playful and inquisitive and will certainly give you a wonderful wildlife experience. The nature reserve is almost like a much smaller version of the Cape Peninsula and it’s a great spot for whale and dolphin watching. Off the coast of Plett it’s possible to see rare humpback dolphins, common and bottlenose dolphins, resident Bryde’s whales, Southern Right whales between June and November and humpback whales in November as well.
One of the ultimate ways to experience the marine life of Plett is to go scuba diving or snorkelling. You can either learn to dive in Plettenberg Bay or practice your skills at the many exquisite dive locations along the shores of the bay.
On land, Plettenberg and its surrounds has no shortage of wildlife to enjoy. In the same area you will find the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden and the Elephant Sanctuary, each with their own unique attractions. Over 2000 birds can be admired at Birds of Eden’s free-flight aviary, which is even bigger than the Millennium Dome, and a wide variety of primate species roam freely in the forest of Monkeyland. The Elephant Sanctuary offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with their very special gentle giants.
At the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve you can encounter all the big mammals for which South Africa is famous, including African lions, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, cheetah, giraffe, crocodiles, leopard and kudu. Two hour game drives or horse safaris are available at this fantastic Plett wildlife destination.
In addition to the above-mentioned places there is the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a number of rescued predators such as lions, tigers and leopards, the Wolf Sanctuary and Radical Raptors, a sanctuarythat rehabilitates and releases numerous types of birds of prey back into the wild and cares for birds that cannot be released. Wonderful flying shows are held at Radical Raptors and you will get the best opportunities for some great photographs.
The Fynbos Ridge Private Nature Reserve is an ideal place for birding enthusiasts with approximately 90 bird species to be found, including the Knysna woodpecker, helmeted guinea fowl and forest buzzard. This reserve has been officially approved as a bird friendly establishment by Birdlife South Africa.
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Plettenberg Bay Accommodation
From stunning hotels on the beach to country estates on the hillside, Plettenberg Bay has much to offer regarding accommodation. One popular choice is the Beacon Island Hotel, a world-famous landmark of Plett positioned right on the beach, with restaurants, swimming pools (one heated), a dive shop and school, tennis courts, a fitness centre and so much more. Where you stay really depends on your style and what pleases you the most. Perhaps you dream of swimming pools, spas and peaceful strolls on a beach that’s easy to access or perhaps something very private and well connected to nature. No matter what you are looking for you will find it with East Cape Tours.
There are three, four and five star accommodations available in Plettenberg Bay, many exquisite rooms that overlook the ocean and several hotels and lodges that offer some of the best facilities along the Garden Route. The easiest way by far to find the perfect place to stay in Plettenberg Bay is to contact us, as we regularly visit the area and the hotels we recommend so that we know the best suggestions to make for our clients. Should you have something in mind please let us know so that we can arrange the best rates for the duration of your holiday.
Plettenberg Bay will be all you expect and heaps more. It’s fun, trendy, exciting and relaxing all at the same time and will definitely end up being one of your favourite places in South Africa.
Accommodation Options
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Activities
Fun, adrenaline and Adventure
If you are looking for a bit more excitement than just strolling on the beach you will certainly find it in Plett! Head for The Heath, a natural playground of ziplines between the trees, or Adventure Land, a water park with great attractions such as the free fall slide, raging rapid tube slide and the two-lane speed racer. The Plett Puzzle Park is yet another fun outing. Its enormous, life-size 3-D mazes will have you in a tangle and feeling like a kid on an adventure trail!
To get the adrenaline pumping a little harder you can go skydiving and enjoy views of Plett that only a bird can dream of. The 10,000 metre drop is described as one of the most scenic in the world. No experience is required for this heart-racing experience, but you can take courses as well if you really want to make the most of it.
On the water
Plettenberg Bay’s gorgeous beaches are ideal for just about every type of water activity.You can take full advantage of the waves and go surfing or bodyboarding; you can kayak, dive, go boating or abseil, or simply take a leisurely swim to abate the heat of the summer sun.
How you want to cruise the ocean is really your choice! Every type of boat you can imagine is available for your pleasure. There are luxury yachts and catamarans, pleasure boats and paddle steamers, or you can take it a bit slower and test your balance on a stand up paddle board. Alternatively embark on a half or full day fishing trip.
Plett has even more than just the beach and ocean to offer because the Keurbooms River is just a step away too. The Keurbooms estuary is noted for being one of the most beautiful in the country and is a paradise setting for small boats and canoes. Canoeing the 7 kilometres of river that winds through stunning mountain gorges and past small, secluded beaches is an especially popular thing to do in Plett. The natural environment that surrounds Keurbooms is unspoiled and magnificent and one can easily spend many happy hours exploring and enjoying the birdlife. The calm waters of the lagoon are also perfect for a peaceful swim.
Stretch your legs
In Plettenberg Bay you can easily get all the fresh air and exercise your body can handle! There are many superb hiking trails available, especially in the Robberg Nature Reserve, and you can also go mountain biking, horse riding, quad-biking or motorcycling.
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Animals and the marine life of Plettenberg Bay
From seals to sharks to dolphins Plett offers superb opportunities to view marine life. In the beautiful Robberg Nature Reserve, which is also a protected marine area, you can arrange to see the thousands of Cape fur seals that live there and even swim with them. They are playful and inquisitive and will certainly give you a wonderful wildlife experience. The nature reserve is almost like a much smaller version of the Cape Peninsula and it’s a great spot for whale and dolphin watching. Off the coast of Plett it’s possible to see rare humpback dolphins, common and bottlenose dolphins, resident Bryde’s whales, Southern Right whales between June and November and humpback whales in November as well.
One of the ultimate ways to experience the marine life of Plett is to go scuba diving or snorkelling. You can either learn to dive in Plettenberg Bay or practice your skills at the many exquisite dive locations along the shores of the bay.
On land, Plettenberg and its surrounds has no shortage of wildlife to enjoy. In the same area you will find the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden and the Elephant Sanctuary, each with their own unique attractions. Over 2000 birds can be admired at Birds of Eden’s free-flight aviary, which is even bigger than the Millennium Dome, and a wide variety of primate species roam freely in the forest of Monkeyland. The Elephant Sanctuary offers you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with their very special gentle giants.
At the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve you can encounter all the big mammals for which South Africa is famous, including African lions, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, cheetah, giraffe, crocodiles, leopard and kudu. Two hour game drives or horse safaris are available at this fantastic Plett wildlife destination.
In addition to the above-mentioned places there is the Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, home to a number of rescued predators such as lions, tigers and leopards, the Wolf Sanctuary and Radical Raptors, a sanctuarythat rehabilitates and releases numerous types of birds of prey back into the wild and cares for birds that cannot be released. Wonderful flying shows are held at Radical Raptors and you will get the best opportunities for some great photographs.
The Fynbos Ridge Private Nature Reserve is an ideal place for birding enthusiasts with approximately 90 bird species to be found, including the Knysna woodpecker, helmeted guinea fowl and forest buzzard. This reserve has been officially approved as a bird friendly establishment by Birdlife South Africa.
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