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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 Western Cape Big 5 Safari and Route 62 from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $222
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5-Day Small Group Garden Route Tour from Cape Town including Addo National Park BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $457
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3-Day Garden Route Tour with Safari from Cape Town BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $291
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Popular things to do in Plettenberg Bay

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Robberg Nature Reserve
4.8
Duration: 3​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 Heads
Knysna
4.7
Duration: 3​h
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Knysna Elephant Park
Knysna
4.5
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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The Dolphin Trail
Storms River
4.9
Duration: 8​h
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Otter Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.9
Duration: 3​h 30​min

Hidden gems in Plettenberg Bay

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Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
The Crags
4.7
Duration: 3​h 30​min
Radical Raptors
4.8
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Wine Tours & Tastings
4.8
Duration: 4​h
Water World Wild Waters Fun Park
5.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Parks in Plettenberg Bay

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Elephant Sanctuary The Crags
The Crags
3.8
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
The Crags
4.2
Duration: 1​h 30​min
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Plett Puzzle Park
4.7
Duration: 3​h
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Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
3.9
Duration: 1​h 30​min

Shopping in Plettenberg Bay

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The Potter
Harkerville
4.8
Duration: 1​h
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Harkerville Saturday Village Market
4.4
Duration: 1​h 30​min
Newstead Wines Restaurant
The Crags
4.0
Duration: 2​h 30​min
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Old Nick Village
3.8
Duration: 2​h 30​min

Kid-friendly things to do in Plettenberg Bay

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Plettenberg Beach
4.5
Duration: 3​h
Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park
3.6
Duration: 8​h
Robberg 5 Beach
4.0
Duration: 3​h

Featured attractions

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La Carla Mask Atelier
4.0
Duration: 1​h
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Featherbed Nature Reserve
Knysna
3.9
Duration: 3​h 30​min
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Waterfall Trail
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.6
Duration: 4​h
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Storms River Suspension Bridge
Tsitsikamma National Park
4.3
Duration: 1​h
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Places to visit with Plettenberg Bay

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