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Plettenberg Bay

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As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors. The town's location near the Garden Route provides for numerous scenic drives and day trips, which can fill up your entire Plettenberg Bay holiday. Whale watching, cruises, visits to Robberg Nature Reserve, and a variety of water-related activities provide additional options suited to any Plettenberg Bay itinerary. Plettenberg Bay is in Western Cape. Plan your tour of Plettenberg Bay and South Africa travel itinerary using our South Africa trip itinerary planning website .
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Top tours near Plettenberg Bay
2-Day Wildlife and Safari Small-Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $236
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Duration: 2 days
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5-Day Garden Route with Addo National Park Small Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $451
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3-Day Garden Route Highlights with 4x4 Safari Small Group Tour from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $308
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Popular things to do in Plettenberg Bay

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Robberg Nature Reserve
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Birds of Eden
The Crags
4.6
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre
The Crags
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
The Crags
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Side trips from Plettenberg Bay

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Knysna Elephant Park
Knysna
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Knysna Heads
Knysna
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Suspension Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.3
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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The Dolphin Trail
Storms River
4.9
Duration: 8​h

Hidden gems in Plettenberg Bay

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Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
The Crags
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Radical Raptors
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Water World Wild Waters Fun Park
5.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Plett Puzzle Park
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Shopping in Plettenberg Bay

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The Potter
Harkerville
4.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
The Village Bookshop
4.7
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Harkerville Saturday Village Market
4.3
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Newstead Wines Restaurant
The Crags
4.2
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Parks in Plettenberg Bay

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Elephant Sanctuary The Crags
The Crags
3.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Crags
4.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in Plettenberg Bay

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Plettenberg Beach
4.5
Duration: 2​h 30​min
Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park
4.0
Duration: 8​h
Robberg 5 Beach
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Featured attractions

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La Carla Mask Atelier
4.0
Duration: 1​h
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Waterfall Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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Otter Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.9
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Featherbed Nature Reserve
Knysna
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Places to visit with Plettenberg Bay

Cape Town BEST FOR: Nature, Beaches, Parks
Oudtshoorn BEST FOR: Parks, Nature, Scenic Drive
Knysna BEST FOR: Nature, Parks, Beaches
Franschhoek BEST FOR: Wineries, Museums, Historic Sites
Stellenbosch BEST FOR: Wineries, Shopping, Childrens Museums
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