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Plettenberg Bay

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Nature & Parks · Water Sports · Beaches
As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors. The town's location near the Garden Route provides for numerous scenic drives and day trips, which can fill up your entire Plettenberg Bay holiday. Whale watching, cruises, visits to Robberg Nature Reserve, and a variety of water-related activities provide additional options suited to any Plettenberg Bay itinerary. Plan the details of your Plettenberg Bay holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use South Africa trip itinerary builder.
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    Robberg Nature Reserve ©
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    Robberg Nature Reserve
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Birds of Eden ©
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    Birds of Eden
    The Crags
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre ©
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    Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre
    The Crags
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary ©
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    Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
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    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours

    Side trips from Plettenberg Bay

    Knysna Elephant Park ©
    Nature / Park
    Knysna Elephant Park
    Knysna
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Knysna Heads ©
    Geologic Formation
    Knysna Heads
    Knysna
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Suspension Bridge ©
    Bridge
    Suspension Bridge
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Dolphin Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    The Dolphin Trail
    Storms River
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Plettenberg Bay

    Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary ©
    Nature / Park
    Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
    The Crags
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Radical Raptors
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    Radical Raptors
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Secrets of Knysna Forest
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Secrets of Knysna Forest
    Harkerville
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Water World Wild Waters Fun Park
    Water Park
    Water World Wild Waters Fun Park
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours

    Parks in Plettenberg Bay

    Elephant Sanctuary The Crags ©
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    Elephant Sanctuary The Crags
    The Crags
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary ©
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    Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
    The Crags
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Plett Puzzle Park ©
    Park
    Plett Puzzle Park
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary ©
    Nature / Park
    Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
    3.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Plettenberg Bay

    The Potter ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Potter
    Harkerville
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Village Bookshop
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    The Village Bookshop
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Harkerville Saturday Village Market ©
    Farmers Market
    Harkerville Saturday Village Market
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Old Nick Village ©
    Shopping Mall
    Old Nick Village
    3.8
    Duration: 3 hours

    Historic Sites in Plettenberg Bay

    St Peters Anglican Church
    Church
    St Peters Anglican Church
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours
    St. Christopher Catholic Church ©
    Church
    St. Christopher Catholic Church
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Nelson Bay Cave
    Historic Site
    Nelson Bay Cave
    4.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Old Timber Shed ©
    Historic Site
    Old Timber Shed
    3.4
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    La Carla Mask Atelier ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    La Carla Mask Atelier
    4.0
    Duration: 1 hour
    Featherbed Nature Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    Featherbed Nature Reserve
    Knysna
    4.2
    Duration: 3 hours
    Otter Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Otter Trail
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours
    Waterfall Trail ©
    Hiking Trail
    Waterfall Trail
    Tsitsikamma National Park
    4.6
    Duration: 3 hours

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    Where to stay in Plettenberg Bay

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    You won't have trouble finding a place to stay in Plettenburg Bay, as the popular beachfront town boasts an impressive selection of accommodation options. The scenic coastline is lined with lodgings, from trendy boutique hotels, to guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. Farther inland, you'll find a number of budget-friendly hostels, lodges, and campsites. Private rental properties abound in Plettenburg Bay and range from chalets and bungalows, to stately villas.
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    Places to visit with Plettenberg Bay

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