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Plettenberg Bay is a holidaymaker’s paradise and the Eco-tourist’s dream. Its eternal weather ensures days of warm comfort and lazy, pleasurable evenings, seldom found anywhere else. It is home to vast expanses of unspoiled Cape flora, delicate Eco-systems in wetlands and lagoons, forests of unsurpassed beauty, pristine sand and sun-bleached beaches as far as the eye can see.
 The TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK is internationally recognized for its forests, which harbors and conserve the giant Outeniqua yellowwood - one of the few true monarchs of the world’s forests. Tsitsikamma National Park is also Africa’s oldest marine reserve, playing a vital role on the preservation and conservation of marine fauna and flora. Hikers from all over the world visit the area which is known for its rugged, unspoiled coastline - a photographer’s dream. The region has many scenic hiking trails of which it is justifiably proud, though its greatest asset remains the world-renowned OTTER TRAIL.
16km East of Plettenberg Bay is MONKEYLAND, the world’s first sanctuary for multi-specie-free roaming monkeys. At Monkeyland, previously caged monkeys from several continents are rehabilitated and released in a 12-hectare forest and visitors are able to view them by being taken on monkey safaris by game rangers.
Scenic flights are offered by AFRICAN RAMBLE - who specialize in low - flying scenic flips along the magnificent coastline, including a spectacular view of the majestic Tsitsikamma Mountains and the Knysna Heads and inland over huge tracks of indigenous forest.
 You can visit Harry, Sally and Duma, at the KNYSNA ELEPHANT PARK, just a few kilometers out of Plett, where you can learn more about these fascinating animals and enjoy the walking trails and picnic in these beautiful surroundings.
Open COCKPIT GLIDERS offer flying over the stunningly beautiful Plettenberg Bay Lagoon. A flying experience not found anywhere else in the world, flights are tailored to suit the individual - from the "Gentleman’s Aviation Carriage" to a "Reverse Bungee" or " The Cobra".
 STORMS RIVER ADVENTURES offers blackwater tubing, abseiling, woodcutter’s journeys, eco-cruises, mountain biking and snorkelling. And for a real adrenaline rush, the highest BUNJI JUMPING in the world is offered from the BLOUKRANS BRIDGE - a jump of 216 meters!
NATURE’S VALLEY boasts beautiful old yellowwood trees, wild bananas, ferns, etc. There are lovely walks in the nearby area, from the historic Forest Hall down to the beach, along the rocks to the Salt River Mouth and over to Blue Rocks, ending on the long golden Nature’s Valley Beach.
ROBBERG NATURES RESERVE is an untouched peninsula that juts out into sea. It boasts three hikes, varying in distance and has an abundance of bird wildlife.
Visit the PLETT MOUNTAIN TROUT FARM - via a leisurely drive up the historic Prince Alfred’s Pass. Rods are available for hire.
STANLEY ISLAND, the only privately owned island on the South African coast. It is also a private nature reserve with a wealth of animal and bird life, deserted sandy beaches and indigenous forest. Many birds, Springbok, Grysbok, Klipspringer and Warthog can be seen at close quarters.
For ANGLERS there are great opportunities for both saltwater and freshwater fishing and fishing excursions and deep-sea fishing are available.
Many local companies offer wonderful boating trips like OCEAN ADVENTURES to view the dolphins, whales, seals, sharks and marine birds with highly qualified personnel to guide through the fascinating marine world and teach you more about our history and coastal geology.
SCUBA DIVING AND SNORKELING along the Garden Route are excellent. Sailing is available through local boat clubs and canoes are available for rental. Particularly popular are canoeing/bird-watching trips along the Bitou River.
MOUNTAIN BIKING AND HORSE RIDING is popular pastimes and numerous forest trails to explore. Mountain bikes are available to hire from OUTENIQUA BIKING TRAIL in Harkerville through indigenous forest, plantations and fynbos, with stunning sea views. Organized horse trails are also available.
Plettenberg Bay also boasts a very popular ART AND CRAFT ROUTE. There are a great number of artists and crafters in the area, and they are well worth visiting. Pottery, batiks, paintings, weaving and much more is available.
25km from Plettenberg Bay is the quaint town of Knysna, set on a lagoon opening to the sea. Knysna’s premier eco-experience is the JOHN BENN FEATHERBED EXCURSION. Cruises leave throughout the day, taking you across the lagoon to the Heads. Here an open sided safari tractor will take you for a guided trip through the John Ben Nature Reserve to the top of the Heads, followed by a guided walk back down ending at a wonderful restaurant set amongst the trees, where a hearty lunch or dinner can be enjoyed before heading back to the mainland.
The OUTENIQUA CHOO-TJOE , one of the last remaining steam trains, will take you on a memorable and scenic trip from Knysna to George.
Should you require any further information or should you wish to make enquiries please contact us on:
Telephone: +27 44 533 3572
Email: info@nhplettenbergbay.co.za |
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