Plettenberg Bay information and tourist attractions

Plettenberg Bay

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WESTERN PROVINCE - GARDEN ROUTE - PLETTENBERG BAY
PLETTENBERG BAY INFORMATION AND FEATURED ACCOMMODATION

plett aerial.jpgPlettenberg Bay one of the most beautiful stops on the Garden Route, the town lying almost on the border of the Western and Eastern Cape, approximately 210km from Port Elizabeth and about 600km from Cape Town. Plettenberg Bay is known as the jewel of the Garden Route. Plettenberg Bay was originally named "Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers. This popular holiday resort is renowned for its endless, white beaches, beautiful lagoon and river mouth, whale watching, nature reserve, pansy shells and night life.

This popular coastal holiday resort of Plettenberg Bay with it’s long stretch of golden unspoilt beaches offers a host of outdoor sporting activities and wildlife experiences. More than 100 organized leisure activities in the Plettenberg Bay area alone. From hiking, horse riding, canoeing, kayaking, sky diving, abseiling, whale watching, marine safaris, golfing, bungy jumping, game reserves and so much more…..

CLIMATE

Plettenberg Bay has year-round sunshine with hot summers (October-March), with temperatures rising to 27°C (80,6°F) into the mid-thirties Celsius (mid-nineties Fahrenheit). Winter, weather is mild and rainy during the rainy season.

For more information on weather in the Plettenberg Bay, contact the South African Weather Bureau on +27 21 288 0030 or visit the weather website at www.weathersa.co.za
PLACES OF INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES

elephan.jpgThe Crags, Plettenberg Bay – Elephant Sanctuary an experience for life! an experience for life!The Elephant Sanctuary is situated in a beautiful part of The Crags near Plettenberg Bay. We are directly adjacent to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden sanctuary, giving you three world-class experiences in one stop. For more information please visit www.elephantsancturary.co.za

 

birdie.jpgBirds of Eden, Plettenberg Bay

Birds of Eden the largest free flight bird aviary in the world. The unique two hectare dome (the World’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall. Another feature is its amphitheatre, which has the ability to seat over 200 visitors. Birds of Eden boasts its own canopy walk, it hangs above the clouds. For more information please visit www.birdsofeden.co.za

monky.jpgMonkeyland – Plettenberg Bay

This unique primate sanctuary is currently the top eco-tourism attraction on the Garden Route and for very sound and sunny reasons. Monkeyland has captured the hearts of visitors in its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates. The sanctuary is exceptional as it caters for several species of primates who are not caged. They are free to move about the forest and this they do most harmoniously. www.monkeyland.co.za

plett3.jpgRobberg Peninsula

Robberg Peninsula, a nature reserve which has recently been declared a national monument and lies approximately 8km south of Plettenberg Bay. Offering spectacular views, a large diversity of bird life and fynbos and seal colony. Robberg offers hiking trails, a choice of three circular routes of increasing difficulty and distance.

plett2.gifKeurbooms River Nature Reserve

The Keurbooms River Nature Reserve is situated about 8km beyond Plettenberg Bay on the N2 national road towards Nature's Valley. The Keurbooms River bisects a small reserve of 740ha. The reserve incorporates an estuary and a river. The headwaters of the Keurbooms River come from the Langkloof, north of the main Tsitsikamma mountain range.

plett4.gifBloukrans River Bridge

A mere 40km east of Plettenberg Bay you will find Bloukrans river bridge it is the highest and largest bridge in Africa; the third highest in the world and the largest single span concrete arch bridge in the world. It is also the highest commercial Bungy Jump bridge in the world with a height of 216 meters. Experience this thrill for yourself in one of four different ways. Bungy jump, flying fox, double rush adventure combo and bridge walking tours. www.faceadrenalin.com

whale.gifPlettenberg Bay Whale and Dolphin Watching

South Africa is indeed one of the most incredible destinations in the world for watching marine mammals. Best viewing times are from June to November. Best whale and dolphin viewing sites are Robberg Peninsula in the Robberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Park, Beacon Island Rocks, No1 Beachy Head Drive, Van Plettenberg Monument, Lookout Rocks, The Lookout View site and along Keurboomstrand beaches. Hermanus in the Western Province is world renowned for being the whale watching capital of the world.

Plettenberg Bay Activities

Plettenberg Bay offers a host of much more activities and places of interest to visit. For more information please visit www.plettenbergbay.co.za