Kanya's Guidebook
Activities to do in & around Plett
Seeing Elephant so up close and personal is an experience in a lifetime for adults and children alike.
Our favourite experience has been feeding these gentle giants.
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Knysna Elephant Park
Seeing Elephant so up close and personal is an experience in a lifetime for adults and children alike.
Our favourite experience has been feeding these gentle giants.
The world's largest bird aviary is something to experience, with two hectares of forest and over 3500 birds you are truly immersed into their world.
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Aves del Edén
The world's largest bird aviary is something to experience, with two hectares of forest and over 3500 birds you are truly immersed into their world.
This is a must do during whale season in winter or dolphin season in summer. Go on a one and a half to two hour adventure out at sea and see dolphins, whales and seals.
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Ocean Blue Adventures
This is a must do during whale season in winter or dolphin season in summer. Go on a one and a half to two hour adventure out at sea and see dolphins, whales and seals.
Swim with the Seals, a great adventure for families with older children. Get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures with an experienced team.
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Offshore Adventures
Hopwood StreetSwim with the Seals, a great adventure for families with older children. Get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures with an experienced team.
The three circular routes on offer vary in terms of distance and difficulty. Regardless of the route, visitors must always wear hiking shoes, sunblock and hats. Water and warm clothing is essential, as the weather can change suddenly.
Hiking trails
The three trails on offer range in time from a 30-minute stroll to a four-hour hike. All offer fantastic views, brisk sea air and sightings of the birds of the peninsula. Help us protect nature No littering/no pets/no fires except at designated spots/no fishing without a permit. Permits Permits may be purchased for R50 per adult and R30 per child at the reserve office or through CapeNature Central Reservations.
Trail preparation
Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat.
Do not hike alone.
Carry enough food and water with you.
Make sure you know what the weather conditions are before you depart.
Take a warm jacket/raincoat in winter.
Make sure you have a relevant map of the area.
Take a field medical kit with you for emergencies.
Obey all signage.
Stay in a group and on the trails.
Gap Circuit
Trail distance: 2.1km Estimated time: 30 minutes The shortest and easiest route that heads straight into a mudstone cleft, which has evidence of the prehistoric break-up of Gondwanaland 120 million years ago. Do not stand near cliffs, particularly if the wind is very strong.
Witsand Circuit
Trail distance: 5.5km Estimated time: 2 hours The trail leads along the northern ridge of the peninsula and onto the wind-shadow of the climbing-falling dune, before heading down to the tombolo and boardwalk. Hikers will pass above the resident seal colony along the way and encounter a colony of kelp gulls at the end of the trail. Do not stand near cliffs, particularly if the wind is very strong.
Point Circuit
Trail distance: 9.2km Estimated time: 4 hours This is a fairly strenuous walk and not recommended for young children. The trail heads up the north ridge to the Point and then back along the southern rocky shoreline. A highlight is encountering the hundreds of gannets, cormorants and terns at the Point. Do not stand near cliffs, particularly if the wind is very strong.
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Robberg Nature Reserve
The three circular routes on offer vary in terms of distance and difficulty. Regardless of the route, visitors must always wear hiking shoes, sunblock and hats. Water and warm clothing is essential, as the weather can change suddenly.
Hiking trails
The three trails on offer range in time from a 30-minute stroll to a four-hour hike. All offer fantastic views, brisk sea air and sightings of the birds of the peninsula. Help us protect nature No littering/no pets/no fires except at designated spots/no fishing without a permit. Permits Permits may be purchased for R50 per adult and R30 per child at the reserve office or through CapeNature Central Reservations.
Trail preparation
Wear comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat.
Do not hike alone.
Carry enough food and water with you.
Make sure you know what the weather conditions are before you depart.
Take a warm jacket/raincoat in winter.
Make sure you have a relevant map of the area.
Take a field medical kit with you for emergencies.
Obey all signage.
Stay in a group and on the trails.
Gap Circuit
Trail distance: 2.1km Estimated time: 30 minutes The shortest and easiest route that heads straight into a mudstone cleft, which has evidence of the prehistoric break-up of Gondwanaland 120 million years ago. Do not stand near cliffs, particularly if the wind is very strong.
Witsand Circuit
Trail distance: 5.5km Estimated time: 2 hours The trail leads along the northern ridge of the peninsula and onto the wind-shadow of the climbing-falling dune, before heading down to the tombolo and boardwalk. Hikers will pass above the resident seal colony along the way and encounter a colony of kelp gulls at the end of the trail. Do not stand near cliffs, particularly if the wind is very strong.
Point Circuit
Trail distance: 9.2km Estimated time: 4 hours This is a fairly strenuous walk and not recommended for young children. The trail heads up the north ridge to the Point and then back along the southern rocky shoreline. A highlight is encountering the hundreds of gannets, cormorants and terns at the Point. Do not stand near cliffs, particularly if the wind is very strong.
Cairnbrogie covers over 100ha of coastal fynbos along South Africa's spectacular Garden Route. A natural playground for the fitness fanatic, mountain bike junkie or even a family looking for some time in the great outdoors, Cairnbrogie has it all. From forests to coastal cliffs and secret coves, tracks and trails, sporting events and a great venue as well as a cafe and even a dairy.
This place is a family favourite for us. It has beautiful trails & incredible views. Our kids love seeing the cows get milked on a Monday and Thursday afternoon.
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Cairnbrogie Farm (Pty) Ltd
Plettenberg Bay's Airport RoadCairnbrogie covers over 100ha of coastal fynbos along South Africa's spectacular Garden Route. A natural playground for the fitness fanatic, mountain bike junkie or even a family looking for some time in the great outdoors, Cairnbrogie has it all. From forests to coastal cliffs and secret coves, tracks and trails, sporting events and a great venue as well as a cafe and even a dairy.
This place is a family favourite for us. It has beautiful trails & incredible views. Our kids love seeing the cows get milked on a Monday and Thursday afternoon.
The Knysna Ziplines – an adrenaline-filled experience that has you gliding over the treetops and giving you a spectacular view of the surrounding forest and natural landscapes. At a relative speed!
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Knysna Ziplines
The Knysna Ziplines – an adrenaline-filled experience that has you gliding over the treetops and giving you a spectacular view of the surrounding forest and natural landscapes. At a relative speed!
The Adventure Land is situated in a beautiful setting occupying 24 hectares of area. It is a fun picnic spot located just outside Plettenberg Bay. The Adventure Land is a popular attraction for kids and family. You can enjoy the following activities here:
Supertube
2 lane racer
Kamakazi Slide
Freefall slide
Raging rapid tube ride
Kiddies Slide and Pool
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Adventure Land
The Adventure Land is situated in a beautiful setting occupying 24 hectares of area. It is a fun picnic spot located just outside Plettenberg Bay. The Adventure Land is a popular attraction for kids and family. You can enjoy the following activities here:
Supertube
2 lane racer
Kamakazi Slide
Freefall slide
Raging rapid tube ride
Kiddies Slide and Pool
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa, Plett Puzzle Park is a unique attraction offering interactive fun for the whole family.
Our two main activities are the first life size 3D MAZE in South Africa as well as an exciting and unique FOREST PUZZLE WALK. These activities are designed for visitors of all ages to exercise their bodies and minds in an entertaining, educational and affordable way. We also have a FABULOUS RANGE OF PUZZLES AND GAMES available to purchase for all ages. Our activities are absolutely unique and are suitable for children and adults alike. “A maze, is a maze, is a maze?”. Don’t be fooled, our maze’s unique design sets it apart from conventional maze’s and surprises most who accepts it’s challenge.
Plett Puzzle Park is suitable for: Adults, children, family outings, school groups, corporate team building events, tour groups and children’s birthday activities. We are situated approximately 10km from Plettenberg Bay on the N2 towards The Crags. Our signposted entrance is on the verge of the N2 national road and cannot be missed.
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Plett Puzzle Park
N2 The CraggsSituated in the heart of the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa, Plett Puzzle Park is a unique attraction offering interactive fun for the whole family.
Our two main activities are the first life size 3D MAZE in South Africa as well as an exciting and unique FOREST PUZZLE WALK. These activities are designed for visitors of all ages to exercise their bodies and minds in an entertaining, educational and affordable way. We also have a FABULOUS RANGE OF PUZZLES AND GAMES available to purchase for all ages. Our activities are absolutely unique and are suitable for children and adults alike. “A maze, is a maze, is a maze?”. Don’t be fooled, our maze’s unique design sets it apart from conventional maze’s and surprises most who accepts it’s challenge.
Plett Puzzle Park is suitable for: Adults, children, family outings, school groups, corporate team building events, tour groups and children’s birthday activities. We are situated approximately 10km from Plettenberg Bay on the N2 towards The Crags. Our signposted entrance is on the verge of the N2 national road and cannot be missed.
Our favourite places to eat
Barringtons Plettenberg Bay
Erf 2104 Piesang Valley RdRistorante Enrico
296 Main StNineteen 89
Main StreetIce Dream Land
A15 Plettenberg Bay's Airport RdThe Table Restaurant and Bar
9 Main StThe Lookout Deck
Hill Street