| PLETTENBERG BAY HAS IT ALL Plettenberg Bay has it all – magnificent beaches, indigenous forests and mountains. ‘Plett’ is also the perfect base from which to explore more of the Garden Route, from Mossel Bay in the West to Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay in the East and inland to George and Oudtshoorn. Nature lovers, adrenaline junkies, tranquillity seekers – there is something for everyone. To whet your appetite here is a selection of some of the activities on offer:- Relax on one of Plett’s beaches – Robberg, Central or Solar Beach – to mention just a few; Explore the mysteries and beauty of this ancient bay, teeming with marine life – whales, dolphins, seals, sharks and pelagic birds. Marine excursions, ranging from 1½ hours and 2½ - 3 hours, may be taken into the bay bringing you to a close encounter with these magnificent animals – Ocean Safaris, Ocean BLue – to mention just a few; Undertake a 1½ - 2½ hour river boat cruise up the Keurbooms River and a short walk in the Keurbooms Nature Reserve – a bird lover’s paradise; Visit our free ranging primate sanctuary – Monkeyland – in the natural Tsitsikamma Forest – see a wide variety of species from around the world, a living forest experience that will stay with you forever; Also visit our beautiful bird sanctuary – Birds of Eden – the largest single free flight Aviary in the World with indigenous forest, waterfalls and elevated walkways all incorporated in the aviary; Visit the Knysna Elephant Park 10 kms from Plett. Touch and feed the most southerly elephants in the world. Their herd consists of 7 adults and 5 baby elephants; Go horse riding in the surrounding countryside; Or experience the romance of a bygone era with a horse drawn carriage ride through forests down to a private unspoilt paradise on our rugged coastline; Parasail in our beautiful bay; Gliding – Sailplane flight above the beaches; Scenic flights – an unforgettable trip along the coastline giving a bird’s eye view of marine life, over the Knysna heads, back over the indigenous forest and over the Keurbooms lagoon; Charter a flight for a day-trip to Shamwari Game Reserve to see the Big Five; Explore the Bitou and Keurbooms Rivers in an Indian canoe; Guided township tours; Visit Khayalethu, the cultural village and African craft market and enjoy an informative hour with the Xhosa traditions; Mountain biking in the Knysna, Harkerville and Tsitsikamma forests; Experience the thrill of deep sea fishing; Or the thrill of canoeing on sea or river. How about sea kayaking? Guided or unguided coastal and forest walks; Snorkeling; Visit the Storms River for an experience you’ll never forget – Black Water tubing, abseiling, and many more adventure activities or just a stroll across a suspension bridge at the river mouth; Visit Tsitsikamma for a day of adventure or just to enjoy the magnificent scenery; There is more - Come and experience and explore for yourself ! |