About Us

General

Stanley Island is an exclusive, unique piece of the land that is situated on the Garden Route.

Stanley Island measures 27,4 hectares.

The Island could be described as a truly African experience, which is contained in a very upmarket Town namely, Plettenberg Bay.

The Island is situated two hours drive from Port Elizabeth ( 200 km) , and one hours drive from George(100km) , near Plettenberg bay in the Keurbooms river. Port Elizabeth and George host domestic daily flights with weekly flights into Plettenberg Bay.

Vegetation

The vegetation could truly be described as a magnificent example of the Eastern Cape Coastal Bush. Various succulent coastal types, as well as dense coastal bush predominantly occupies the Island. Many indigenous tree species are also resident on the Island, Milk woods and Wild Olives to name but a few.

Various grass species are found on the Island, and these include Cynidon species, Kikuyu, Erigrostis, and others. The dense brush has been carefully manicured in order to gain various access points, and to create this truly African Bush Character.

A detailed list of the species and sub-species of the various trees and shrubs is available.

Bird & Wildlife

An abundant variety of bird life exists on the Island, ranging from the ever present coastal wader species, which is made up of Plovers, Jicanas, Herons, Gulls and others, to the bush varieties including Cysticulas, Honey guides, Apalis, Warblers and others.

The garden varieties are also present and include, Mouse birds, Sun Birds, Drongos, White-eyes and others. The raptors in the area include, African Fish Eagles, Falcons, Kites, and others.

A comprehensive bird list of the varieties found in the area is available.

Airstrip

The 20 year old airstrip is a grass-based strip that measures 1 kilometer in length and 40 meters wide.

Aircraft with a weight of less than 5400 kg may utilize the strip. Various sizes of aircraft have utilized the strip over time, but 4 and 6 seater aircraft have been the most common.