PLETTENBERG BAY
Fondly named Plett, this Eden is spectacular by nature! Plettīs the place for the discerning visitor -the deserving Jewel of the Garden Route!
Plettenberg Bay had been named Bahia Formosa (Beautiful Bay) in 1630, when the first Portuguese explorers settled-South Africaīs first European settlement.
Picture 18 km of coastline landmarked by the Robberg Nature Reserve. The region is known for its rich inter-tidal eco-system and diversity of birds. Keurbooms Beach is popular. more...
Nelsonīs Cave was inhabited over 120 000 years ago, leaving a legacy of some 250 000 artefacts. The Matjies River Shelter, too, has yielded many treasures.
Sea kayaking affords you a birdīs eye view of dolphins, whales, penguins and Cape fur seals at play in the warm waters. SCUBA reefs are at Shallow and Deep Blinders. Back on terra firma, the Arts, Craft and Cultural Route takes in a jeweller, goldsmith, painter, potter, cabinet-maker, art and antique shops.
Welcome to South Africaīs polo Mecca! International polo tournaments take place during Easter. December is also a sure-fire crowd-puller.
The polo complex comprises four boarded fields, a 50m x 100m polo arena, fully equipped stables and veterinary clinic, together with a one kilometre sand exercise track and paddocks for up to 300 horses. Experienced grooms care for the horses and a vet and farrier are permanently on standby. Professionally trained ponies are provided to meet the needs of any level of player. Players should come equipped with their own helmets, mallets, boots and polo clothing. Parents beware! Should your little darlings want a pony - you are in for an expensive but rewarding time!
Top attractions:
The Wolf Sanctuary, more...
Whale watching
Robberg Nature Reserve, more...
Adventure activities, abseiling, skydyving, canoeing, blackwater tubing, more...
Monkeyland, more...
Birds of Eden, more...
Fondly named Plett, this Eden is spectacular by nature! Plettīs the place for the discerning visitor -the deserving Jewel of the Garden Route!
Plettenberg Bay had been named Bahia Formosa (Beautiful Bay) in 1630, when the first Portuguese explorers settled-South Africaīs first European settlement.
Picture 18 km of coastline landmarked by the Robberg Nature Reserve. The region is known for its rich inter-tidal eco-system and diversity of birds. Keurbooms Beach is popular. more...
Nelsonīs Cave was inhabited over 120 000 years ago, leaving a legacy of some 250 000 artefacts. The Matjies River Shelter, too, has yielded many treasures.
Sea kayaking affords you a birdīs eye view of dolphins, whales, penguins and Cape fur seals at play in the warm waters. SCUBA reefs are at Shallow and Deep Blinders. Back on terra firma, the Arts, Craft and Cultural Route takes in a jeweller, goldsmith, painter, potter, cabinet-maker, art and antique shops.
Welcome to South Africaīs polo Mecca! International polo tournaments take place during Easter. December is also a sure-fire crowd-puller.
The polo complex comprises four boarded fields, a 50m x 100m polo arena, fully equipped stables and veterinary clinic, together with a one kilometre sand exercise track and paddocks for up to 300 horses. Experienced grooms care for the horses and a vet and farrier are permanently on standby. Professionally trained ponies are provided to meet the needs of any level of player. Players should come equipped with their own helmets, mallets, boots and polo clothing. Parents beware! Should your little darlings want a pony - you are in for an expensive but rewarding time!
Top attractions:
The Wolf Sanctuary, more...
Whale watching
Robberg Nature Reserve, more...
Adventure activities, abseiling, skydyving, canoeing, blackwater tubing, more...
Monkeyland, more...
Birds of Eden, more...
