WATCH: The makers of Plett's Kasi culture
Meet some the makers and legends of Plett's Kasi culture: Lehae Tshisanyama traditional South African food, Kasi Lyfstyle Tshisanyama, Flame Grill Cafe, Skhulu'z Lounge and People of Love Bakery.
What to expect? Warmth, humour, flavourful food and drinks, and a fun, memorable and unique experience every time you visit.
Watch: Robbie Leggat - The Vicious Circle bronze sculpture
Bronze sculptor, Robert Leggat has once again outdone himself with his latest piece, Vicious Circle - a truly mesmerising artwork of lions and hyenas in the heat of battle!
"This has definitely one of the most career-challenging pieces that I have taken on," he says. "You get this concept in your mind... normally, I think technical when I'm working, try and solve things technically. On this one, I thought I am just making it and I will sort out the technical afterwards!"
The artist is best-known as the creator of the life-size bronze sculpture of dolphin and calf today known as "The Dolphin Circle". His works can be viewed at ...more
IN THE MEDIA: Barrington’s & Plett on DSTV Show
TUNE IN to DSTV Channel 147's Via on 18 March 2023 @ 5pm for a feature on Plettenberg Bay featuring Plett’s popular Barrington’s & more on the show Platteland Toe.
Home to a craft brewery, restaurant, bar, small hotel, deli and organic kitchen garden, Barrington’s in Plettenberg Bay is a true multi-faceted, experience destination.
A show-stopping triple volume reception gives way to the inner workings of the brewery and the imposing marble-topped Barrington’s Bar, alongside which the quieter, welcoming atmosphere of the restaurant resides.
The menu offers unconventional delights. Slow-cooked, pulled free-range meats, prepared in ...more
Watch the Plett ARTS Festival 2022
SBosh Tom of 204TV in Plettenberg Bay sums up the 2022 Plett ARTS Festival in this video which takes the viewer on a journey through Plett's art galleries, theatres, street performances, restaurants, music performances and more.
Plett ARTS Festival is a 10-day journey of arts, music and drama that delights and entertains.
Let's talk Marine Science Symposium at the Plett Ocean Festival... 16-year-old citizen scientist, ocean lover and symposium attendee, Nina Hindmarch, breaks it down for you.
To find out what is still to come at the festival, click here: https://bit.ly/PlettOceanFest
Dr. Evil's Leon Evans talks about the 2022 event
This year's Dr. Evil Classic 3-day MTB cycle race takes place from 21-24 September 2022.
Watch and listen to interviews with Dr. Evil himself, Leon Evans, MTO Trails Eco-Tourism Manager Douw van der Merwe and Plett Tourism CEO, Patty Butterworth.
Mayor Dave Swart addresses Plett's tourism sector
Plett Tourism held the first of its Plett Conversations for 2022 with special guest speaker Bitou Municipality's Executive Mayor Dave Swart.
Dave addressed the hospitality sector of Plett, with insights into the vision for tourism in the area and for tourism development in the Bitou Municipality. The Mayor stressed the importance of tourism in the economy of the town and the need for out-of-season events in order to attract tourists and holidaymakers to the area during the quieter months of the year.
Mr. Swart went on to say that the municipality was committed to ensuring that the people in the town had a means of ...more
Wesgro launches the international Never-ending Tourists campaign to promote the Western Cape
Wesgro (DiscoverCTWC) and the Western Cape Government have launched an exciting campaign series called Never-ending Tourists to attract new and returning visitors to the region.
The campaign, featuring a series of ex-pats who visited South Africa and have never left – the never-ending tourists – addresses the global desire for travel, wellbeing, and wide-open spaces.
The first video in the current series (below) features three UK ex-pats who entice viewers to ‘Get in a Good Space'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS89L0y3OdE“What continues to stand out about ...more
Rip currents can be deadly and are able to sweep even the strongest swimmers out to sea.
Learn how to spot them, escape them and help others trapped in them safely.
Be wise, don't let rip currents claim lives.
CapeNature has featured one of South Africa’s favourite playgrounds, Plettenberg Bay, in its new marketing videos
Earlier in October, Plett Tourism assisted CapeNature with an invitation to feature local hiking enthusiasts in an upcoming marketing campaign focused on CapeNaature’s different Garden Route locations including the iconic Robberg and Keurbooms Nature Reserves.
Local tour guide, Phumzile Sonjani and his beautiful daughter Norshya are regulars at Robberg. Sonjani frequents the trail for casual hiking or guiding guests around the reserve and is also the operator of the Robberg Café, which opened in December 2019 and is located at the Robberg Nature Reserve ...more
Plett Tourism is excited to announce the launch of a new Wesgro video promoting the Cape Winelands which also includes visuals from a local Plett vineyard as well as a few other outdoor activities and areas.
We are excited about this initiative from Wesgro and look forward to working with them on similar projects in the future.
The Cross Cape is a 742km gravel route between Plettenberg Bay and Stellenbosch in the Western Cape established by Cape Cycle Routes.
Wild Air Sports had a mission to take 5 days to enjoy a fast-paced best-hits of the Cross Cape both on and off the bike. Enjoying great food, lovely accommodations, fun activities, and of course superb gravel riding!
Watch as Doug and Jason take on the challenge!
