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Animal Parks
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Harkerville Founded in 1994, and the first of its kind in South Africa, the Knysna Elephant Park provides a home for orphaned elephants and offers visitors a glimpse of a bygone era when vast elephant herds once roamed.
Join the elephants in their controlled free-range environment where you will be able to appreciate their magnificent presence up-close-and-personal. Whether you chose a daily tour, elephant back ride; exclusive safari or overnight accommodation; this is an experience that will stay with you forever.
The Knysna Elephant Park is open every day of the year. Guided daily tours take you to the elephants every half hour from 08:30 to 16:30. Here you will have the opportunity to touch, feed and photograph these gentle giants. There are no barriers or fences to spoil your close encounter, and when the elephants chose to wander off again into the field, you are welcome to walk with them and watch them for as long as you wish.
Elephant back rides offer the once in a lifetime opportunity to sit atop these incredible creatures. As you traverse through indigenous Cape fynbos, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Outeniqua Mountain range. Booking is essential.
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Plettenberg Bay Explore Plettenberg Bay’s stunning coastline looking for whales, dolphins, seals, sharks, seabirds and other marine life from a twin-hull ski boat.
Ocean Safaris offer exciting whale and dolphin watching trips guided by knowledgeable qualified skippers. They are permitted to conduct close encounters with whales and are Fair Trade accredited.
Pop in to their interesting office in Hopwood Street to find out more. You'll find a warm welcome, reconstructed skeletons, whalebones, free Internet and coffee.
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Plettenberg Bay If you’re travelling with kids on the Garden Route, wing them straight to Radical Raptors.
Guaranteed to thrill the kids, a visit to Radical Raptors bird of prey sanctuary is a fun educational experience suitable for the whole family.
Time your visit to coincide with the flying displays that take place three times a day. Several trained birds of prey are free flown around and to you. This presents a wonderful opportunity for you to watch, interact and photograph these amazing birds in the outdoors.
Radical Raptors is a non-profit organisation and rehabilitation centre that focuses on community awareness and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds of prey.
+27 (0) 44 532 7537
Show times – 11:00, 13:00, 15:00
Closed on Mondays except public and school holidays.
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Plettenberg Bay Climb aboard Ocean Rhythm and explore the beautiful Plettenberg Bay coastline. Experience the power of the wind in the sails and the sound of the ocean lapping at the bows.
Spot whales, dolphins and seals at play in breathtaking surroundings. Take the helm and learn the basics of sailing, put out a line and see what bites or kick back, glass of bubbly in hand.
This Knysna-built 44 foot sailing catamaran offers a high level of luxury, comfort and space. Options include sunset cruises, day cruises, overnight charters, fishing, and exclusive parties and functions. For more info contact 082 881 2937.
Mountain Biking Trails
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Harkerville Get on your bike to experience the stunning scenic single track and jeep track trails through indigenous forest, plantations, fragrant fynbos and dramatic cliff tops overlooking the ocean.
The four colour-coded Harkerville routes offer a range of routes to suit all levels of riders ranging from an easy family ride to fast-flowing single track through plantations, costal fynbos and indigenous forest.
The 14-kilometre Yellow Route is an easy ride along fairly flat gravel roads and is just right for slackers. The Blue Route is also an easy 12-kilometre option with some single track, through indigenous forest and a section of enormous redwood trees.
The more difficult 15-kilometre Green Route offers exhilarating glimpses of the craggy coastline and dense coastal forest. Diehard cyclists can’t resist the 24-kilometre Red Route for the incredibly scenic and dizzying coastal cliff top cruise with some downhills and uphills that guarantee to get your pulse racing.
Cyclists have the option of a two-day ride with a stay at an overnight hut. Please be aware that all the trails except the Yellow Route may be closed if heavy rain has fallen.
All routes start on the N2 opposite the Garden of Eden Department of Water Affairs and Forestry kiosk. Maps are available at the Garden of Eden kiosk.
Garden of Eden Department of Water Affairs and Forestry +27 (0) 44 382 5863
Beaches
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Robberg Estate Robberg 5 beach lies just south of the Beacon Isle Hotel and stretches towards Robberg Peninsula. This popular Blue Flag Beach offers great swimming and is perfect for long walks and watching dolphins surf the waves. During winter the Southern Right whales come close to shore to calve in the bay. Lifeguards are on duty during peak season. Facilities include assistance for the physically disabled.
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Plettenberg Bay Discover the underwater world in Plettenberg Bay with Pro Dive, offering courses from 1 to 4 days.
This is a fantastic opportunity to dive and explore the world below the waves. Small groups ensure personal attention. The highest safety standards are practised which has resulted in this company's impeccable safety record. Highly qualified and experienced instructors and dive masters will guide you through this amazing experience.
Other dive tours include shore, seal, night and boat dives.
Shopping Malls
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Plettenberg Bay The Market Square layout is a strip mall with a wide selection of shops and restaurants.There are two supermarkets stocked with food and fresh produce, clothing and home-ware. Another 53 shops offer a comprehensive range of quality goods to satisfy the most discerning shopper.
Golf Courses
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Plettenberg Bay Rated in the Top 50 in South Africa, this 18-hole parklands golf course is set in a private nature reserve. Rated in the Top 50 in South Africa, this 18-hole parklands golf course is set in a lovely private nature reserve. This is no 'country bumpkin' course - the main attraction here is the challenging layout built to USGA specifications.
The Plettenberg Bay Country Club course is easy to stroll and the two main inclines can be viewed from the clubhouse. Lush bent grass fairways and greens offer an excellent playing surface on this park-like course.
Indigenous plants life attracts numerous birds, bushbuck, small antelope, vervet monkeys and baboons. Popular with local bird-watchers, the club is home to the Knysna Loerie, woodpeckers and other forest-dwelling species.
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Plettenberg Bay High speed boat rides and swimming with the seals. Offshore Adventures is the only company that is permitted to snorkel with Cape fur seals at Robberg Peninsula.
Offshore Adventures offers a high speed boat adventure, on board the "Hooligan" where the boat can reach a top speed of around 110 km per hour. With this extreme adrenalin rush you experience unadulterated fun!
Offshore Adventures is looking forward to "getting you wet in Plett". Experience marine animals in their natural habitat like never before.
Hiking Trail
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Robberg Nature Reserve The 2.1 km Gap Circuit is the shortest route on Robberg Nature Reserve and usually takes half an hour to complete. The trail is marked by an amazing geological site – the incredible evidence in Cretaceous rock of the split of Gondwanaland.
Duration: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2.1 km
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Robberg Nature Reserve For a blissful Man Friday experience hike to Point Shack on the far eastern point of Robberg Nature Reserve. The rustic overnight hut on the rocks invokes an appreciation for the simple things in life and ‘treading lightly on the Earth’.
Marked with a seal icon, the walk starts at the Robberg Nature Reserve parking area. Unrivaled sea views, dolphin and whale sightings and a seal colony characterize this wonderful trail. Hikers have the option to return along the same path or continue with the longer circular route.
Duration: 2 days
Difficulty: Moderate
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Plettenberg Bay Enjoy an amazing experience, swimming along seals with Offshore Adventures in Plettenberg Bay.
You'll be snokeling with South African fur seals at Robberg Peninsula, home to approximately 4000 fur seals. These playful and inquisitive creatures provide a thrilling experience for all.
Departure is from Central Beach Plettenberg Bay, 7 days a week. The excursion lasts for approximately 1 hour with 30 minutes in the water.
No previous experience is required and all equipment is supplied.
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Robberg Nature Reserve The 9.2 km Point Circuit is the longest trail on Robberg Nature Reserve and is not recommended for young kids. Hundreds of swift terns, gannets and cormorants can be seen roosting at the Point. Aim to do this hike on a spring low tide for a fascinating glimpe of marine life in the rock pools. Make a quick 20-minute detour to Nelson Bay Cave, a significant Middle and Later Stone Age archaeological site.
Duration: 4 hours
Difficulty: Tough
Distance: 9.2 km
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Robberg Nature Reserve The Robberg Peninsula is a nature reserve and national monument that lies 8km south of Plettenberg Bay. The boundary of the Robberg Marine Reserve extends one nautical mile seawards around the entire reserve. Only rock and surf angling are allowed in the marine reserve, with permits from Marine and Coastal Management available at post offices. Bait-collecting, fishing from boats and spearfishing are prohibited.