10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Plettenberg Bay That You Shouldn't Miss

May 15, 2022 Madelene Haan

The caves of Plettenberg Bay are wrinkles in time, lined with ancient artifacts that date to the Middle Stone Age. Under the sun, Robberg, Central and Lookout beaches are pristine stretches of white sand, magnets for tourists, seagulls and dolphins, who bob playfully just off shore. Wildlife lovers will delight at the Birds of Eden aviary and Monkeyland. (How can you not have fun in a place called Monkeyland?)
Restaurants in Plettenberg Bay

1. Plett Wine Tours

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Plett Wine Tours

Plett Wine Tours provides experiences tailored to meet the needs of both wine connoisseurs and the occasional wine drinkers. Our knowledgeable guides, combined with our luxurious, highest quality vehicles allow Plett Wine Tours to provide a selection of luxury wine tour packages.

2. Robberg Nature Reserve

8 Plettenberg Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600 South Africa +27 44 533 2125 http://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/robberg-nature-reserve
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5.0 based on 2,524 reviews

Robberg Nature Reserve

Reviewed By FoodorArt - Polokwane, South Africa

Wow Wow Wow loved my little hike to the gap and sitting on the rocks looking out over Plettenberg Bay... Amazing!

3. Offshore Adventures

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Offshore Adventures

Offshore Adventures is offering you a once in a lifetime experience in Plettenberg bay! The most amazing wildlife encounters, you have always dreamed of! Action packed adventures, not to be missed! Explore the ocean at its best, Swimming with seals and the Ultimate free diving marine safaris!

4. Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary

Just off the N2, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6602 South Africa +27 82 667 6588 http://www.lawnwoodsnakesanctuary.co.za
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Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary

Reviewed By ethanleroux - Knysna, South Africa

An amazing experience for anyone who likes or has any interest in snakes. although the park is small the knowledgeable guide has amounts of information about snakes giving you a newfound appreciation for the creatures, big and small. if you find yourself in the area it is well worth the time to spend a few hours and get to learn more about these fascinating creatures!

5. Gecko Travel and Tours

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Gecko Travel and Tours

Gecko Travel & Tours offers you luxury, custom made private tours in Cape Town and the Garden Route with our highly trained and passionate tour guides where you will make memories that will last a lifetime. Our airport transfers from George or Port Elizabeth airports to places in the Garden Route as well as the famous Otter trail to Tsitsikamma invites you to sit back and relax while we take the stress out of your travelling. As a Tour Operator we run a scheduled shuttle service between Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay and places in the Garden Route 3 days a week. As a family run business we will tailor make your tour or any other event you may have to your perfection We strive to create exceptional experience for you through serving you with service excellence and passion

6. AfriCanyon River Adventures

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AfriCanyon River Adventures

AfriCanyon offers an incredibly unique experience on the Garden Route, South Africa. Africanyon's professionally trained guides will take you into a world unknown, a hidden gem. You will abseil in and around waterfalls, zip-line, swim and enjoy optional jumps - while taking in the incredible beauty that exists in a canyon-world hidden from all. Also called canyoneering, gorge-walking and known as "Kloofing" locally. AfriCanyon is Open Daily. Choose between the Standard trip or the Short trip options. Please note the rock pool zip-line is only available on the Standard trip. We look forward to sharing this multi-part trip packed with fun. Booking essential. Children 8yrs+

7. Plettenberg Beach

Plettenberg Bay South Africa
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Plettenberg Beach

Reviewed By michaelv507

Plettenberg Beach is a must go and see on your journey through the Garden Route, its well look after neat and clean beautiful view from relaxing on the sandy beach. Safe for swimmers and surfers and jet sky as well as boat trips, it was a good mid-day relaxing time for us.

8. Elephant Sanctuary The Crags

Animal Alley Portion 10 of Farm Kirbywood, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6602 South Africa +27 44 534 8145 http://www.elephantsanctuary.co.za
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Elephant Sanctuary The Crags

Guests are guided on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary. Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, and here you will be able to touch and interact with the elephants. You will see the special relationship that the elephant handlers share with their elephants and become a part of it. Walk trunk-in-hand with the elephants. See the Elephant Night Shelter where the elephants sleep. Guests learn about elephant anatomy and are able to feed them. On some hot or rainy days, you may see the elephants swimming. Enjoy a drink and visit our curio shop. Remember to wear flat walking shoes, sun hats and bring your camera. Brushing the elephants down is offered on the Elephant Brush down Experience Tour which starts at 07h30 and 15h30. We offer various tours depending on the duration and intensity of experience you desire.

Reviewed By Bathtimerichard - Bath, United Kingdom

We loved this visit and feel compelled to say so..the guys running this were great and made us feel as though they were really involved in the well being of these rescued elephants. The stars were the animals themselves so if you love them as much as we do then you won't be disappointed by this visit.

9. Birds of Eden

Monkeyland Road, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6602 South Africa +27 82 979 5683 [email protected] http://www.birdsofeden.co.za
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4.5 based on 2,351 reviews

Birds of Eden

Birds of Eden is part of the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA). Birds of Eden is the largest single-dome free flight aviary in the world, spanning 2.3 hectares of natural forests, streams and dams. With over a kilometre of walkways, visitors can experience the thrill of spotting almost 3500 previously captive birds of over 200 different species flying free and living natural lives. The scenery alone warrants a visit with hundreds of different plant and tree species plus there are giant fruit bats, golden-handed tamarins and the smallest of the antelopes, Blue duikers. Visits to Birds of Eden are self-guided and you are free to wander for as long as you wish at your own pace. Guided tours for group bookings can also be arranged on request at no additional cost. (Guided tours not available during Covid-19 levels 5 4 3 2 and 1)

Reviewed By RuthFox - London, United Kingdom

This was really amazing place to see and be close up to an incredible assortment of magnificent birds. The animals and echo system are cared for with sensitivity. The book for 20 rand is a bargain and added to our identifying birds plus a lovely keepsake. Young kids might get bored and I wonder if they have a play area. Also, the area might be dangerous and possibility of falling and climbing for a child not being supervised. What really made our experience in this outstanding bird sanctuary five star, were the two young men Micaydon and Abongile from the local village who shared their knowledge and passion for the birds. Impressive. They have so much to contribute. Highly recommended if you have an appreciation for nature and an inquisitive spirit for knowledge and wonderment found in this incredible gifts of this world

10. Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

Monkeyland Road Animal Alley, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay 6600 South Africa +27 82 979 5683 [email protected] http://www.monkeyland.co.za
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4.5 based on 1,948 reviews

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary is part of the South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA). Monkeyland first opened its gates to the public in 1998 amidst much skepticism, a sanctuary of this kind had never been attempted before; multiple primate species all running free and together in one big forest. But despite the fears it was a huge success and the world's first multi-species, free roaming primate sanctuary has set a standard that other sanctuaries now aspire to. 12 hectares of indigenous forest is home to over 500 primates of 11 different species; Squirrel, Capuchin, Howler, Vervet and Spider monkeys, Hanuman and Spectacled Langur, Saki, Gibbon, Ring-tailed and Black-and-white Ruffed Lemurs all enjoy the freedom to climb trees, forage amongst the undergrowth and live a life that is far removed from where they came. Ex-pets, laboratory animals and surpluses from zoos that used to live in cages now have the opportunity to behave in a way that is natural to them. Our experienced rangers will guide you on a one-hour tour of the forest, pointing out the different species whilst offering a wealth of information on their ecology and conservation. An added attraction is the 128m long suspension bridge that stretches across the forest canopy offering magnificent views of the surrounding forests.

Reviewed By SubhrajitRoy123 - Mumbai, India

Though our vacation was largely centered around wildlife we found this experience quite unique. The tour takes places in a pretty dense forest with little room for any sunlight coming through – one is surrounded by all kinds of monkeys on treetops and on the ground literally whizzing around, peeping at you and following your footsteps. The moment we stepped into the tour, we felt that we were in the heart of an Amazon like forest with monkeys roaming free. It created a nice chill in the air. The guide was also very knowledgeable and experienced and provided pretty unique insights into the behaviour patterns/eating habits/noises of the various monkeys and how many of them have learnt to emerge out of the dark shadows of their past ill treatment. We saw a wide range of monkeys – gibbons, cappucins, vervets, howlers and spider monkeys – but our sightings were so dominated by funny looking lemurs, one almost felt that we were in “lemur land” and not monkeyland. The main highlight for us was that it seemed to be a completely natural habitat for the monkeys – they clearly felt at home – which made our experience that much more real. We also loved the long suspension bridge with monkeys swinging all around and over it – created a War of the Apes kind of environment! Again a must do if you are around Knysna.

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