Plettenberg Bay (or Plett) is a small coastal resort in South Africa's Western Cape. It's a good stop off point for the Garden Route if you're looking to be closer to the beach than nearby Knysna.
Getting there
By car
Plett is on the N2, 240 km from Port Elizabeth, 520 km from Cape Town and 35 km from Knysna.
By coach
All major national coaches stop at the Shell garage on the N2 (1km from the town centre).
The Baz bus comes into the town centre.
See
Robberg Nature and Marine Reserve is a 4 km long peninsula south east of Plett, and due to the location of it on the South African coast, it acts as a speed bump to the sea life that migrates up and down the coast. There is a huge Cape Fur seal colony at the foot of the peninsula in the bay, and whales are often seen during in the bay in the whale migration season, Great Whites have been seen in the bay around the time when seal pups are young. Theres also a colony of penguins that are here part of the year.
Things to do
Ocean Blue Adventures & Ocean Safaris, Doing a sea safari is an excellent way to get up close and see the sealife in the bay. With close encounter permits, they are allowed up close to the sea life. Most trips see some dolphins, seals are always seen, but shark and whale sightings are obviously seasonal!
Surfing in the bay.
Birds of Eden, +27 (0)44 534-8906, +27 (0)44 534-8906, At Monkeyland, The Crags, 16 km outside Plet, east along the N2, The largest enclosed aviary in the world.
Eat
Mugg 'n Bean, +27 44 533 1486, The Market Square, Beacon Way, Great place for breakfast, lunch or coffee.
Drink
Flashbacks on the main road, good lively bar, especially during Matric Rage.
VIP - Vegas in Plett, is a club just outside the town. Great night out!
Sleep
Forever Resorts Plettenberg, +27 (0)44 535-9309, +27 (0)44 535-9309, Just off the N2, 6 km outside Plettenberg Bay, Chalets, log cabins and caravan park
Holiday Homes Plettenberg Bay, +27 (0)11 883-2379, +27 (0)11 883-2379, Take Odland Street off Main Road, 2nd left into Le Vaillant, #9, Holiday accommodation rental in Plettenberg Bay
Milkwood Manor (Luxury Guesthouse & Restaurant) , +27 (0)44 533-0420, +27 (0)44 533-0420, Salmack Road, Lookout Beach, The Georgian-styled building is designed for spaciousness, reflecting the vast unlimited landscape surrounding it, without sacrificing its ambiance of intimacy. This is epitomized by the airy double-storeyed foyer, the large yet cosy restaurant, the private patios and balconies, and large breakfast and sundowner terrace, that afford spectacular views over the Indian Ocean, Keurbooms River Mouth, Keurbooms Lagoon and Tsitsikamma Mountains.
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Plettenberg Bay (or Plett) is a small coastal resort in South Africa's Western Cape. It's a good stop off point for the Garden Route if you're looking to be closer to the beach than nearby Knysna.
Getting there
By car
Plett is on the N2, 240 km from Port Elizabeth, 520 km from Cape Town and 35 km from Knysna.
By coach
All major national coaches stop at the Shell garage on the N2 (1km from the town centre).
The Baz bus comes into the town centre.
See
Things to do
Ocean Blue Adventures & Ocean Safaris , Doing a sea safari is an excellent way to get up close and see the sealife in the bay. With close encounter permits, they are allowed up close to the sea life. Most trips see some dolphins, seals are always seen, but shark and whale sightings are obviously seasonal!
Surfing in the bay.
Birds of Eden , +27 (0)44 534-8906, +27 (0)44 534-8906, At Monkeyland, The Crags, 16 km outside Plet, east along the N2, The largest enclosed aviary in the world.
Eat
Drink
Flashbacks on the main road, good lively bar, especially during Matric Rage.
VIP - Vegas in Plett, is a club just outside the town. Great night out!
Sleep
Forever Resorts Plettenberg , +27 (0)44 535-9309, +27 (0)44 535-9309, Just off the N2, 6 km outside Plettenberg Bay, Chalets, log cabins and caravan park
Holiday Homes Plettenberg Bay , +27 (0)11 883-2379, +27 (0)11 883-2379, Take Odland Street off Main Road, 2nd left into Le Vaillant, #9, Holiday accommodation rental in Plettenberg Bay
Milkwood Manor (Luxury Guesthouse & Restaurant) , +27 (0)44 533-0420, +27 (0)44 533-0420, Salmack Road, Lookout Beach, The Georgian-styled building is designed for spaciousness, reflecting the vast unlimited landscape surrounding it, without sacrificing its ambiance of intimacy. This is epitomized by the airy double-storeyed foyer, the large yet cosy restaurant, the private patios and balconies, and large breakfast and sundowner terrace, that afford spectacular views over the Indian Ocean, Keurbooms River Mouth, Keurbooms Lagoon and Tsitsikamma Mountains.
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