Elephant sanctuary – the crags

Walk with the elephants and experience them as never before. The team at elephant sanctuary will personally introduce you to a unique experience of touching, feeding, walking and riding their magnificent African elephant. A great family outing suitable for all ages.

Monkey Land – The crags

Monkey Land is the world’s first multi-species free-roaming primate sanctuary, renowned throughout the world for its rehabilitation work. Visitors are offered the opportunity to join a one-hour safari. Here you can except to see many species of monkeys, apes and lemurs living in our forested sanctuary. A great family outing suitable for all ages.

Birds of Eden – the crags

Is the largest single free-flight aviary in the world, and incorporates an indigenous forest with waterfalls and elevated walkways. Previous caged birds from every corner of the globe live here in free flight. This is not somewhere you want to rush through, so allow enough time to really soak up its splendour.  A great family outing suitable for all ages, be sure to bring along some comfortable shoes.

Plettenberg Bay game reserve – Bitou valley

The reserve offers 2000 hectares of indigenous beauty. Enjoy a safari through one of the largest game reserves in the Western Cape. Over 35 species of game and over 1000 animals the reserve offers a 2 hour open game drive or 2 hour horse safari to bring you a big 5 experience.

Bloukrans Bungy – storms river

The world’s highest bungy bridge – 216m

Ocean safaris – Plettenberg Bay

Permitted boat based whale and dolphin watching along the Plettenberg Bay coast line.

Boat hire – Plettenberg bay

Plettenberg Bay angling club, on the opposite shore line to stanley Island offer boat hire. Take your own motor boat up the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve for the day or a few hours. Tranquil and beautiful Keurbooms River is safe for swimming, has braai and picnic facilities, sand beaches and spectacular scenery. Toilet facilities are available at Whiskey creek.

Guided Keurbooms River safari trip – Plettenberg Bay

Qualified guides are on board to make sure that your trip is as informative as it is unforgettable. The boat stops on the naturally formed beach 5km up river were you are able to picnic, swim, take a stroll through the forest or just relax on the river beach before returning. The boat is licensed.

Fishing Charters – Plettenberg bay

 If fishing was easy, they’d call it catching!

A 6hr excursion, game, shark and traditional bottom fishing. All equipment, bait, drinks and snacks included. Don’t forget your fishing permit from the post office.

Paragliding with Cloud base – Wilderness

Come fly your dream with a SAHPA certified instructor. No experience needed for your tandem flight.

Hang Gliding – Wilderness

Why wait for the wind when you can fly on those beautiful windless days. Or if there is wind, switch off and soar – just like the hawks and eagles do. Experience the best of powered and unpowered flight. This is the powered hang gliding at its best

Skydive – Plettenberg Bay

Live life to the full! Experience free-fall over one of the most scenic drop zones in the world.

Plett puzzle park – Plettenberg Bay

Fun for the whole family. Exercise your brain with the large 3d maze, forest puzzle walk and kids maze.

Lawnwood snake park

Experience a one-hour guided tour consisting of an indigenous snake pit, outdoor exhibits, pythons, monitors, lizards and crocodiles.

Tenikwa wildlife awareness center – the crags

Come walk with the cheetahs. Guided walks to see Africa’s indigenous cats offered. All funds go to the wildlife rehabilitation center. 

 Restaurants:

Emily moons – Bitou Valley

A stunning restaurant in the name of EMILY'S which exudes the essence, spirit and feel of Africa with beautiful collectors pieces in every nook and cranny.

Enricos – Keurbooms stand

Any closer and you will get wet. Enrico is driven by his passion for real food. Italian means laughter and enjoyment brought on by the party at the table but more so by the food that is enjoyed.

Bramon wines – The crags

The first wine farm has pioneered vineyards in Plettenberg Bay. Sit in the vineyards with views of the Tsitsikamma mountains tasting cheeses, oysters, mezze, hot breads and award winning bubbly. Cellar open to public.

Nguni – Plettenberg Bay

 African cuisine in a quaint heritage building off main street.

Lemongrass – Plettenberg Bay

Beautifully situated right on the water’s edge, this terraced restaurant was carefully designed without walls, so as not to spoil the phenomenal panoramic views, which stretch from the gently lapping lagoon, all the way to the Tsitsikamma mountain range.

Farmstalls, Local craft shops and markets:

Thyme and Again – N2 Keurbooms stand

Farmstall deli and cafe, fresh breads, cakes, jams, wines....why not pop in there is no thyme like the present.

Old Nick – N2 Plettenberg Bay

Fascinating shops, art galleries and studios presenting contemporary interiors, clothing, jewellery and gifts. Licensed restaurant in garden setting.

Global Village

Local arts and culture.

The mill mohair center

Local arts and crafts with a breakfast deli and a touch farmyard.

Saturday market

Farmers market on the N2 between PlettenbergBay and Knysna.

Wild oats market (every saturday)

Sedgefield farmers market.