Whale watching and other activities along the Garden Route. The Garden Route, located in the Western Cape of South Africa, is a magnificent stretch of coastline for whale watching that hosts southern right whales between June and November. Then humpbacks…

Plettenberg Bay – for a Memorable Long Weekend Introduction: Plettenberg Bay is a seaside paradise that beckons visitors with its spectacular natural beauty, diversified fauna, and a variety of exhilarating outdoor activities. It is located on South Africa’s beautiful Garden…

RESCUE OF KNYSNA SEAHORSES -What a way to end World Tourism month on World Tourism day! Residents of Plett have banded together to conserve the unique Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis), a creature steeped in myth, magic, and folklore, in a…

2023 Plett ARTS Festival The Plett Arts Festival returns for its tenth year with a fresh focus on outdoor experiences and art following the form of nature for an immersive and uniquely “Plett” arts experience from 29 September – 8 October 2023.…

(source Plett Tourism) The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is delighted to announce that Plettenberg Bay has been awarded Whale Heritage Site status. Plettenberg Bay joins The Bluff and Algoa Bay as the third Whale Heritage Site in South Africa, and one of only seven fully accredited Whale Heritage Sites worldwide.…

Hiking Trails – Plett Tourism launches Plett Trails App This one is for the hikers, riders, runners and walkers, history buffs and land art enthusiasts, nature-lovers and photographers.  Plett Tourism is thrilled to introduce the new Plett Trails app, a comprehensive and…

Eight Blue Flag awards for Plett At the Blue Flag ceremony Plett Tourism CEO, Patty Butterworth said “We are very honoured and privileged, with efforts made by the Bitou Municipality, to have won the opportunity to have the launch here.  It…

Women’s Month and we celebrate the crucial work of conserving our environment  Like the rest of the world, we celebrate Women’s Month during August each year. Brittany Arendse is one of many women in Plettenberg Bay whose noble jobs and…

Feel the love – Lonely Planet announces the 10 most romantic places in the world to get engaged and this includes the Garden Route, South Africa Ready for a road trip to remember? Drive along South Africa’s Garden Route, which stretches from…

Where to picnic in Plett Thank you to Plett Tourism for this wonderful article by Janet Middleton with lots of interesting information about the best picnic sites around Plettenberg Bay! There’s nothing like a morning or an afternoon hike outdoors…