The Knysna Elephant Park (est. 1994) was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants. Today, it has become a world-class facility, having cared for and raised more than forty elephants. These animals include relocated animals, orphaned calves, elephants rescued from culls and ex-circus animals. Some have become part of the resident herd, others have moved onto other reserves and facilities in the Western and Eastern Cape, depending on their personalities, bonds with other animals and welfare needs. The present KEP herd numbers eight – the largest domesticated matriarchal herd in the country. Our facilities are world class and our style of management ensures ...more

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary The world’s first free-roaming, multi-species primate sanctuary. Covering an area of 12 hectares of indigenous forest and providing ex-captive primates a healthier, more natural lifestyle. Home to over 550 primates including gibbons, howler monkeys, vervet monkeys, langurs, sakis, capuchins, squirrel monkeys, spider monkeys, ring-tailed lemurs and the critically endangered black and white ruffed lemurs. An Eco-Tourism experience that will stay with you a lifetime.   Birds of Eden  The largest single span free-flight aviary in the world, an experience you will find nowhere else. Encompassing an area of 2.3 hectares of forest and waterways with 1.2km of ...more

Elephant Sanctuary, The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, has African elephants and offers an interactive experience and overnight accommodation. We offer hands-on educational elephant interactions. This provides our guests with a far more intimate experience with the elephants. Our dedicated staff is committed to the use of positive reinforcement elephant training methods and as a result we have relaxed elephants who enjoy interacting with our guests. Elephant Tour overview Guests are guided on foot through The Elephant Sanctuary. Guides will provide in-depth information and insight into African elephants. You will be introduced to our elephants in the forest area, and here you will be able to touch and ...more

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours Experience the Originator of Canopy Tours in Africa – Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, situated in the Garden of the Garden Route. Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour offers visitors a responsible eco-adventure forest tour that is fun, interactive, and adventurous for the entire family. This is done to protect and sustain time-sensitive afro mountain indigenous forest. A First of Its kind In Africa - cable sliding from one platform to another along a steel cable, 30 meters above the forest floor, and discover the secrets of the spectacular and unique wilderness of Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest. Visitors can be sure to enjoy birdlife and spectacular views of this enchanting forest as they ...more

The boat cruise leaves from Sirocco Restaurant Jetty on Thesen Island in Knysna. From here on you can just unwind and savor the warm rays of the sun, sip on a glass of bubbly or an ice-cold beer, and enjoy the scenery. Spot our Marine Giants while tanning on trampolines, put out a line to see what bites, or take a snorkel at the old shipwreck. We will sail out to the Seal Colony and The Robberg Nature reserve – a protected area. It is one of South Africa’s most interesting, beautiful and diverse reserves and is also a national monument because of the fascinating Stone Age caves, which offer a glimpse into our ancient past. Rocks from this region date back 120 million years . The reserve is famed ...more

Kayak and Lilo Adventure If you crave adventure and the thrill of exploring what the great outdoors have to offer, then Storms River Mouth is waiting to send you on a ride of your life. Kayak across the ocean, then end up the glorious Storms River and finally end off on the Lilo’s where you can relax and marvel at the wonders of nature from a new and unique perspective. The Lilo’s let you float over shallow rocks, and explore long pools deep into the Storms River Gorge. From deep caves to tranquil pools and spectacular cliffs, anything is possible. Experience nature and adventure at its best. The Kayak and Lilo Adventure takes 2-2 ½ hours and costs R399 per person including all your gear, guide ...more

Ranked no 52 in South Africa by the golf magazines! Plettenberg Bay Country Club has an 18 hole par 72 golf course set in a private nature reserve as well as 2 magnificent bowling greens and 4 all weather tennis courts. The highly rated course is a very popular tourist destination. The course is easy to walk, but golf cars are always available for the not so energetic. Lush Kikuyu grass fairways and bayview greens recently over seeded to bent grass provides golfers with an excellent playing surface, with year round consistency, on this parkland golf course. Despite intense competition from the beautiful white beaches and rolling surf, the club is busy and booking is essential. This is no ...more

Live life to the full! Experience the thrill of free fall over one of the most scenic drop zones in the world.

Start the experience with a short briefing. Then enjoy a 20-minute, scenic plane ride to 10,000 feet, over the Plettenberg Bay coastline. Now the pleasure flight stops and the adrenaline starts to pump as you exit the plane with your Tandem Master and experience the rush of a 35-second free fall at 220KPH! Once under the canopy, YOU get to fly the parachute back down to earth. Rates: Tandem Skydive 10 000 ft (Airport Landing) – R3,150.00 Tandem Skydive 12 000 ft (Airport Landing) – R3,850.00 Optional: Beach Landing – R800.00 Video – R980.00 BOOK NOW

Plettenberg Bay has a fabulous unique attraction, the Plett Puzzle Park. It features the first amazing life size 3-D Maze in South Africa, as well as an exciting Forest Puzzle Walk which meanders through the natural forest, and a fun Rope Maze for the kids. This is a place for visitors of all ages to exercise their bodies and minds in an entertaining, educational and affordable way – no more boring days when not on the beach! Light refreshments are available in a lovely garden setting, and the Puzzle Gift Shop has games and puzzles for all ages. Don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat!

With rich farming heritage, Doug and Sue Lund brought their young family to The Crags in 2006, planting new vineyards, building a tasting room & creating inspiring places and spaces. Their first harvest in 2012 yielded some of the most unblemished grapes any farmer is ever likely to see. Prioritising quality over quantity, they pay meticulous attention to detail, use organic fertilisers and even taking the unusual step of using netting over their vines. Award-winning winemaker, Anton Small, has put the grapes to excellent use, producing Newstead’s Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as white and pink MCC bubblies. These are available on Newstead’s website, or from ...more

Bramon is the first wine estate this far east of the Western Cape! This family-owned and run estate has broken new ground pioneering vineyards in the Plettenberg Bay area. With their award winning Methode Cap Classique sparkling wine and still wines, the success of Bramon's vineyard has brought a plethora of new vineyards to the area, paving the way for a new wine route – Plettenberg Bay’s Bubbly and Wine Route! Planting their first vines in 2000 a non-traditional bubbly was born. Their dry brut has the delicate characteristics of the Sauvignon Blanc cultivar, the only one produced in the country. A bone dry Sauvignon bubbly, pale lime in colour with a vibrant mousse, has hints of green fig, capsicum ...more

Our boutique vineyard is located in the heart of Harkerville, conveniently located between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, just 500m off the N2 en-route to the Knysna Elephant Park. Our award-winning Sauvignon Blanc is legendary, sip it slowly at Luka Café. On-site you will also find a full-service bar. Located at the Vineyard, we offer a wine tasting & pairing experience, as well as excellent breakfasts and lunches prepared by our Chef Richie. We are also a coffee shop offering delectable cakes and delicious coffee. Catering for dietary preferences, many of our cakes are gluten-free. We offer Vegan and Vegetarian options too. Our Luka wine and other exciting local wines from the Plett Winelands region ...more