Plettenberg Bay
South Africa · Western Cape · 10 m
Description
Plettenberg Bay is one of South Africa’s most popular seaside resorts and a scenic highlight along the Garden Route. The coastal town is known for its long white-sand beaches, clear waters, whale and dolphin watching, and the nearby Robberg Nature Reserve, with its spectacular coastal hiking trails and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Plettenberg Bay combines impressive natural beauty and a wide range of outdoor activities with a relaxed, upscale coastal lifestyle. With its mild climate and picturesque setting, the town is considered one of the most attractive destinations along South Africa’s southern coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 4 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Robberg Nature Reserve
- Tsitsikamma Section of Garden Route National Park(Day trip)
- Storms River Mouth & Suspension Bridges(Day trip)
- Robberg Peninsula & Point Circuit
- Whale & Dolphin Watching in Plettenberg Bay (June - November, reservation)
- Robberg Cape Fur Seal Colony
- Central Beach
- Nature's Valley(Day trip)
- Robberg Witsand Circuit & The Island
- Nelson Bay Cave
- Keurbooms River
- Keurbooms Nature Reserve
- Lookout Beach
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
- Birds of Eden
- Bloukrans Bridge Bungy Jump(Day trip)
- Plettenberg Bay Marine Safari
- Robberg Beach
- Keurboomstrand
- Plettenberg Bay Surfing
- Robberg Marine Protected Area
- Cape Seal Lighthouse
- Plettenberg Bay Seafood
- Plettenberg Bay Wine Route
- Storms River Kayaking(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PBZ