The Plett Tourism Association is committed to supporting and empowering community organisations in Plettenberg Bay. As part of our initiative to foster community development and strengthen partnerships, we have provided branded gifts that are intended to enhance activities and events, promote their causes, and show our appreciation for their contribution to our community.

In the last six months the following organisations have received t-shirts, caps, buffs, aprons, beaded keyrings, and other items, bearing the Plett it’s a feeling logo:

Plett Junior Rugby Development, The Women & Girls Netball Tournament, Bitou Women of Change, ...more

Exciting developments await the Plettenberg Bay Airport in a long-awaited move: the tender for the development of Plettenberg Bay Airport has been awarded, with rsa.AERO, the company also overseeing operations at the Cape Winelands airport, securing the contract.

The announcement, made by Bitou Municipality on Friday 16 February 2024, marks the culmination of an extensive evaluation process and the completion of the legally mandated appeals period. Nick Ferguson, Managing Director of rsa.AERO, expressed gratitude for the municipality's confidence in their expertise.

"Our team comprises professionals dedicated to aviation and contributing meaningfully to society," ...more

“1,079 critically endangered Knysna seahorses stranded on Lookout Beach, with 737 successfully released back into their habitat.” 

In late September 2023, our dedicated Plett Stranding Network, which includes our researcher Melissa and field assistant Julene, received an urgent call regarding a significant event on Lookout Beach: a mass stranding of Knysna seahorses. The Knysna seahorse, a species classified as critically endangered, faced this dire situation.

Although not exploited for traditional medicines, these seahorses are documented as the most endangered among their kind worldwide, ...more

Radio204’s dedication and quality programming earned the station 14,500 new listeners. This achievement means a lot to Likhaya FM. Radio204 started broadcasting in 2020 and ever since then it never looked back.

“I’m so excited, I don’t have words to describe how I feel right now. I want to thank our talented, dedicated presenters who work hard to serve our lovely listeners,” said S’bongile (S’Bosh) Tom, the station manager. Radio204 is still looking for regular advertisers and additional financial support. Likhaya FM has many plans for the young people in Bitou.

 Catch exciting ...more

Meet more of the makers and legends of Plett's Kasi culture: Angeline, Kudzie, Jessica, Mamzo and William.

The Plett Tourism Association congratulates Councillor Claude Terblanche (above) on being elected to the position of Executive Mayor of Bitou Municipality, and to Nokuzola Kolwapi as deputy mayor, Sandiso Gcabayi as speaker and Samkele Mangxaba as the new whip. 

ABOUT THE PLETT TOURISM ASSOCIATION

The Plett Tourism Association is a non-profit association that drives tourism for Plettenberg Bay for its members and for the Bitou Municipality. Tourism is arguably the largest industry in Bitou and one of the flagships along the Garden Route in the ...more

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend with Lunchbox Theatre at the Plett Summer Arts Festival, happening at The White House Theatre on February 16th and 17th. But wait, we need your help to make it truly extraordinary!

We have 2 different options for you to choose to support...

We're hosting a raffle during the festival and we're on the lookout for generous donors like you to contribute prizes. Your donation will not only help us raise funds to support our artists and enhance cultural experiences but will also make a real difference in the lives of those ...more

This summer, Plettenberg Bay offered a diverse lineup of family-friendly events and festivals which took place across Bitou during the peak summer holiday months of December and January. In addition to soaking up the sun along the destination's Indian Ocean coastline or enjoying a crisp glass of bubbly at one of the Plettenberg Bay Wine Route’s boutique wine farms, guests experienced an unforgettable summer escape in tandem with one or more of the unique events and festivals taking place during the season.

The high season calendar kicked-off with the ...more

Cletous Mazarura has been appointed as the Assistant General Manager at The Plettenberg on the Garden Route.

Mazarura began his career in the 5-star hotel industry at the Sheraton Hotel in Harare. This led him to Planet Baobab Lodge in Botswana, and on to South Africa where he notched up more experience at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa and Waterberg Lodge in Limpopo, as well as Tsala Treetop Lodge.

Armed with 18 years of hotel industry experience, he is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of The Plettenberg hotel, where his ...more

Plettenberg Bay is part of the migratory whale route for several species during the months of May through to October.

Southern right whales leave their Antarctic feeding ground to frolic in the warm waters of the Cape coast. Here they mate, calve and generally hang out, occasionally flopping a tail up, or sticking their heads out of the water to check out the humans. They are so easy to watch.

Humpback whales arrive with their calves and give birth in the protective waters of the bay. They can often be seen feeding directly behind the waves and are often spotted around Robberg Nature Reserve.

Bryde’s whales are permanent residents of the bay and are ...more

“The Plett Tourism Association acknowledges the Bitou Municipality and the communities throughout Bitou for their commitment to our land, forests, waters and indigenous cultures. We thank you for your continued support to uphold the integrity of the Plett Tourism brand - 'Plett it's a feeling!” - Patty Butterworth, CEO Plett Tourism Association.

The Plett Tourism Association recently held their AGM on the 30th August 2023 at the Beacon Island Resort. CEO Patty Butterworth shared the yearly report filled with encouraging statistics, stories, and anecdotes to a full house of attendees from the tourism ...more

The Lions Karoo to Coast is one of South Africa’s most iconic mountain bike races. Since its foundation in 1999 the race has brought thousands of cyclists to Uniondale to ride the magnificent Prince Alfred’s Pass to Knysna.

Over the 25 years, since the inaugural edition, mountain bikes have changed significantly, 26er hard-tails are almost a thing of the past and a growing number of riders are choosing to take on the 100 kilometre course, and its 1 800 metres of elevation gain, on E-Bikes or gravel bikes.

Whether you are going back to MTB’s roots at Lions Karoo to Coast or taking on the challenge on a modern machine, here are 10 ...more