Plettenberg

Plettenberg Bay


Built on a rocky headland with breathtaking vistas, this five-star place is pure decadence, with fantastic rooms, a spa and a top-class restaurant (mains R150 to R250).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Plettenberg Bay attractions

1. Robberg Nature & Marine Reserve

3.22 MILES

This reserve, 8km southeast of Plettenberg Bay, protects a 4km-long peninsula with a rugged coastline of cliffs and rocks. There are three circular day…

2. Keurbooms River Nature Reserve

3.86 MILES

This riverine reserve is a glorious place to swim, angle, picnic or paddle. There are canoes to rent (R135 per day) or you can take a ferry trip down the…

3. Bramon

8.68 MILES

Operating since 2000, this was the first wine estate in the region. It's best known for its bubbly. Tucked away in the vines is the mezze-style restaurant…

4. Monkeyland

8.75 MILES

This very popular attraction helps rehabilitate wild monkeys that have been in zoos or private homes. The walking safari through a dense forest and across…

5. Birds of Eden

8.78 MILES

This is one of the world’s largest free-flight aviaries with a 200-sq-metre dome over the forest and over 280 species of bird to spot. A combo ticket with…

6. Garden of Eden

10.74 MILES

There are lovely forest picnic spots, short walks through the forest and an 800m-long wheelchair-friendly path.

7. Noetzie

14.49 MILES

Reached by a turn-off along the N2 10km east of Knysna, Noetzie is a quirky little place with holiday homes in mock-castle style. There’s a lovely surf…

8. Mitchell’s Brewery

18.71 MILES

South Africa’s oldest microbrewery occupies bright, new premises on the edge of the lagoon. You can join a tour or just taste its range of English-style…