Plettenberg Bay has been awarded 8 international Blue Flag Awards for the 2025/2026 season and a Green Coast Award for Nature’s Valley at the Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA) Blue Flag and Green Coast Awards.

The coveted Blue Flag status is one of the world’s most recognisable voluntary eco labels awarded to beaches, marinas, and sustainable boating tourism operators. Plett received full Blue Flag status for six of its beaches - Robberg 5, The Waves, Nature’s Valley, Lookout, The Dunes and Singing Kettle - and seal-swimming operator Offshore Adventures for its two boats. To qualify for the ...more

World-class judging panel announced as Africa Travel Week (ATW) seeks Africa’s top travel journalists, storytellers and content creators

Cape Town, 28 October 2025 – Entries for the 2026 ATW Media Awards are now open, with submissions sought from travel writers, bloggers, videographers, and photographers who produce outstanding content related to the African continent.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 awards feature an exceptional judging panel of global heavyweights, including Ellie Rothnie (wildlife photographer, tour leader and Canon ambassador), Kojo ...more

Continuing a commitment to responsible tourism and inclusivity in Plettenberg Bay

Plett Tourism would like to congratulate Offshore Adventures on once again being awarded the prestigious Blue Flag Boat status, marking an outstanding 11th consecutive year of international recognition. This significant achievement further solidifies Offshore Adventures' unwavering dedication to environmentally responsible tourism, exceptional safety, and community engagement in Plettenberg Bay.

As a premier operator offering marine safaris and seal swimming experiences at the iconic Robberg Nature ...more

Plettenberg Bay, South Africa -  This year’s festival from 3 to 12 October was an immersive celebration – a wave of creative energy that burst on the scene as we said cheers to winter!

Every day buzzed with artists showcasing their work, and visitors keen to get their daily dose of workshops, exhibitions, demos, Land Art and chilled moments in the forest. Entertained as the sun set by singers, dancers and bands who brought the after-dark vibe. This unique lifestyle and cultural coming together on Plett’s annual calendar already have artists and visitors booking their spots for next year’s festival, ...more

Plett Tourism would like to congratulate Rare Earth Retreats as their exceptional properties Old Rectory Hotel & Spa in Plettenberg Bay and The Outpost in Kruger National Park have both been recognised in this year’s prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.

Adding to the celebration, The Old Rectory has also recently received its official 5-star grading from TGCSA making it one of only two boutique hotels in Plettenberg Bay to earn this distinction.

The 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards drew over 757,000 responses from Condé Nast Traveler readers in ...more

Cape Town, 9 October 2025 – The Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), one of the continent’s leading gatherings for tourism investment, returns to Cape Town on 14 April 2026 as an integral part of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa.

Held on the Global Stage at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), the conference is produced in partnership with global real estate and investment leader JLL Africa and will once again be spearheaded by respected industry strategist and Conference Director, Gillian Saunders.

ATIC 2026 offers a dynamic, full-day programme full of ...more

Stormsriver Adventures is proud to announce it has been awarded the Sustainable Tourism Award at the Eastern Cape Tourism Awards held this past Saturday, recognizing the company’s long-standing commitment to responsible tourism, community upliftment, and environmental stewardship.

The award comes at a time when sustainability and responsible travel are not just industry buzzwords, but the backbone of tourism’s future. For Stormsriver Adventures, the accolade is more than recognition — it’s a celebration of their people, their community, and the forests and landscapes that ...more

In light of Women’s Month this August and Tourism Month this September, we spoke to Bitou Executive Mayor Jessica Kamkam, a leader whose journey from the small town of The Crags to the forefront of local politics is defined by her deep roots and unwavering commitment to her community.

Her story is a powerful testament to the impact of local knowledge, curiosity, collaboration and a vision for inclusive growth.

Born and raised in The Crags, a small town just outside Plettenberg Bay and nestled against the towering Tsitsikamma Mountains, ...more

Plett Tourism would like to congratulate Kay & Monty Vineyards, this year recognised as 25th best restaurant in South Africa in Dineplan’s Reviewer’s Choice Awards.

In an announcement, the Kay & Monty team expressed their gratitude: “A heartfelt thank you to you and everyone else who visited, shared a glass and a meal, and left us a review. As a small, close-knit team on an independent, family-owned farm, your support means more to us than you know.”

The Dineplan Reviewers' Choice Awards showcase the 100 best restaurants in South Africa for 2025, based on 340,000+ verified reviews from over 1,560 ...more

Offshore Adventures, a premier marine eco-tourism operator in Plettenberg Bay is thrilled to announce that they have been honoured with a Global Tourism Excellence Award (GTEA) 2025.

The Global Tourism Excellence Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions to the global tourism industry, highlighting businesses that are dedicated to enhancing the traveller's experience and promoting excellence in their sector. Offshore Adventures was selected for this prestigious international accolade for its commitment to exceptional service, sustainable operations, and providing unforgettable marine encounters on ...more

As South Africa celebrates National Tourism Month, we shine a spotlight on one of its most inspiring figures, Chanel Visser of CapeNature. A proud Plett resident and the recipient of the prestigious Africa's Best Marine Ranger award, Chanel's story is an inspiration to those passionate about tourism and conservation: filled with dedication, passion and enthusiasm for the outdoors . Her journey began with an inherent love for nature, forged during her childhood in the wilds of Limpopo and the coastal beauty of Plettenberg Bay.

Chanel knew Plett from childhood holidays spent here and it became her professional home after ...more

The Plettenberg has been voted the Best Hotel in South Africa in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, earning an outstanding score of 99.4%. This achievement places it ahead of other top-tier hotels across the country, cementing its status as a leader in South African luxury hospitality.

Part of The Liz McGrath Collection and a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, The Plettenberg has now featured among the Top 15 Hotels in South Africa for seven consecutive years, a testament to its unwavering commitment to excellence.

The 2025 ...more