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Best Places to visit, eat or just enjoy in the Garden Route, South Africa 🇿🇦
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items The Garden Route in South Africa is known for its spectacular views, many things to do, amazing restaurants and the best locals. 🫶🏻
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Plettenberg Bay
Plettenberg Bay
What to do, what or where to eat and where to sleep in Plettenberg Bay.
The food here is EXCEPTIONAL. Same quality every time you go.
Nineteen 89 Plett
Amazing food and a view to die for!!! This restaurant is located VERY close to the beach so you can even take a short walk or the kids can play while you wait for your food.
Lookout - Plettenberg Bay
This is an AMAZING seafood experience with an amazing view. You are warmly welcomed and the service is exceptional.
The Fat Fish
The food and the vibe here is so heart-warming. You will have such an amazing experience here, from friendly staff to such nice food. Give it a go!
Sotto Plett – Restaurant & Lounge – Plettenberg Bay
Not just an AMAZING restaurant but also a small brewery, and a small hotel and a BIG walk-through herb/veggie garden. This is one place you will not regret visiting
Barrington's Plett
A mexican vibe close to the beach... What more can you ask for??? This is an AMAZING place to eat at. Try it!!
Ké Pasa (@kepasaplett)
THIS is the place to go when you want to experience the local vibe!!! Soooo laid back and the food, with all their daily specials is AMAZING!!!
Surf Cafe - Plettenberg Bay
Situated in Main street. This is also a favourite for the locals to hang out at. The food is amazing and service is so good!
SLOPS – Restaurant & Bar
Now THIS is an experience all on its own!!! The food, the company, the views, the location... It feels like something from a movie. You need to try this at least once in your life!
Zinzi Restaurant
This is one of the most AMAZING hikes I have EVER done. There is soooo much to see, the view is breath-taking! There are some picnic spots and swim spots. This is a hike YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.
Robberg Hiking Trail
This is such an amazing sanctuary to see. You see so many different types of birds. You see how they are cared for, rehabbed and fed. It is such a treat for kids as well.
Birds of Eden
Visit Monkeyland - the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.
Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
Amazing atmosphere. Delicious food. Well worth a try. And there is something to do for Kiddies.
Two Brothers Country Restautant - Forest Gate Eco Estate Plett
One of the guest houses with the MOST beautiful view of the ocean and the famous Robberg Nature Reserve. You will not regret sleeping here for a coouple of nights.
The Robberg Beach lodge
Having a break in treetops? Spectacular views, Cosy vibes, all round such an AMAZING location from the moment you drive in to the gates. Breath Taking is all I can say!
Tsala Treetop Lodge
One of the newest additions to Plettenberg Bay. Right in the centre of town, with AMAZING views of the bay. Extreme luxury in a quiet coastal town.
Plett Quarter Hotel and Apartments
Family holidays like it was in the old days where you rented a cabin/ chalet and just enjoyed all the things that the resort has to offer, while also meeting so many other people from other places.
Formosa Bay Resort
One of the most FAMOUS hotels in Plettenberg Bay. Located on the rocks at Main Beach. You have the best views of the ocean, dolphins and whales right from your hotel room. This is an amazing place to stay even if it is just for a couple of days.
Beacon Island Resort
This is one of the most amazing experiences to get so close to whales and dolphins and see them just swimming and jumping in the bay. This is a once in a lifetime experience.
Ocean Safaris
Take an amazing boat ride to a location to swim with a colony of seals. This should be experienced once in your life. You will not regret it!
Offshore Adventures
Ever dreamt of kayaking next to dolphins? This is your opportunity to do this! Like so many things to do in Plett this is also a once in a life time experience!
Dolphin Adventures Sea Kayaking
Here you can see so many reptiles from this region and also other parts of South Africa. The is a scary but such an interesting experience. And the knowledge the guides have is amazing.
Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
This is an AMAZING family or friends bucket list thing to do! This is so much fun, and a once in a lifetime experience
Africanyon River Adventures
This is hands down one of the most fun things to do in the Plettenberg Bay region. This is a fun, thrilling experience that you will never forget.
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour
Brace yourself for an epic 216-meter plunge from the legendary Bloukrans Bungy – a daring feat that has captivated thrill-seekers worldwide. Get ready to free-fall and savour the exhilaration of a lifetime and become a legend!
Bloukrans Bungy Jump
If you ever wanted to get up close and personal to Elephants, this is your chance!! You get to walk with them, feed them, take pictures with them. This is the best experience EVER!
Knysna Elephant Park
From a Novice to a Pro, everyone is welcome, and they show and teach you everything that you need to know to have an amazing experience!
Archery Adventures
Hog Hollow Country Lodge, set in a private nature reserve, on the edge of indigenous forest with breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys and Tsitsikamma Mountains.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge