Travel Guide of Plettenberg Bay in South Africa by Influencers and Travelers

Plettenberg Bay, nicknamed Plet or Plett, is the primary town of the Bitou Local Municipality in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. As of the census of 2001, there were 29,149 population.

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1 - Keurboomstrand

   9 km away

Keurboomstrand is a resort town near Plettenberg Bay on the Western Cape of South Africa. It takes its name from the indigenous keurboom tree which grows in the region. The Keurbooms River runs nearby.

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2 - Robberg Nature Reserve

   6 km away

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3 - Surfing in Plettenberg Bay

Situated on South Africa’s famous ‘Garden Route’, Plettenberg Bay (or Plett) is home to incredibly beautiful beaches and a fantastic variety of surf breaks. Whether you are just learning to surf or simply want to brush up on your skills, this s...

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4 - Nature's Valley

   20 km away

Nature's Valley is a holiday resort and small village on the Garden Route along the southern Cape coast of South Africa. Nature's Valley lies between the Salt River, the foothills of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, the Indian Ocean and the Groot River lagoon.

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5 - Garden Route National Park

   25 km away

The Garden Route National Park is a national park in the Garden Route region of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces in South Africa. It is a coastal reserve well known for its indigenous forests, dramatic coastline, and the Otter Trail.

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6 - Wildlife Experiences in Plettenberg Bay

During the summer months, the boats of Ocean Blue Adventures travel around the Bay in search of a wide variety of potential sightings. This is a great activity for everyone to enjoy the marine life that can be found in the blue waters of the Ind...

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7 - Bloukransrivier

   27 km away

The Bloukrans Bridge is an arch bridge located near Nature's Valley, Western Cape, South Africa. Constructed by Concor between February 1980 and June 1983, the bridge stands at a height of 216m above the Bloukrans River.

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8 - Tsitsikamma National Park

   27 km away

The Tsitsikamma National Park is a protected area on the Garden Route, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is a coastal reserve well known for its indigenous forests, dramatic coastline, and the Otter Trail.

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9 - Snorkelling in Plettenberg Bay

Jump in the water off the coast of South Africa and play with Robberg Nature Reserve's friendliest residents, the African Cape fur seal, on this snorkelling boat trip from Plettenberg Bay!The Cape fur seal, with its soft brown fur, is the only s...

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10 - 19–31 George Rex Drive

   28 km away
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11 - Knysna

   29 km away

Knysna is a town with 85,708 inhabitants as of 2019 in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is part of the Garden Route.

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12 - Scuba Diving in Plettenberg Bay

Go scuba diving with the resident seals of Plettenberg Bay! Our friendly colony welcomes Open Water Divers with open fins. This dive combo doesn't include diving gear. Make your way to ProDive's Office 15 minutes before the activity to rent out all t...

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13 - Tsitsikamma Mountains

   46 km away

The Tsitsikamma mountains form an east-west mountain range located in the Garden Route region of the southern South African coast in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces. Tsitsikamma means 'place of much water' in the Khoekhoe language.

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14 - Snorkeling in Plettenberg Bay

Plett Seal Adventures offers you a 1,5-hour guided tour to swim with seals in the Robberg nature reserve – a marine protected area in Plettenberg Bay. A fun outdoor activity for the whole family, where no experience is needed. We meet at our of...

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