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…

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…

GOUKAMMA NATURE RESERVE Goukamma Nature Reserve offers variety of hiking trails ranging from two to six hours in duration. Take plenty of water and a sense of adventure with you!  In January we walked just 7km of the area and…

KRANSHOEK COASTAL TRAIL This scenically beautiful, though challenging, circular trail takes place close to both the Harkerville and Otter Trails, between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.To reach the picnic area take the Harkerville turn off the N2 and drive towards Plettenberg…

STINKHOUTKLOOF HIKE Start: Bloukrans Forest Station, Tsitsikamma forest, between Plettenberg Bay and Humansdorp Finish: Bloukrans Forest Station, Tsitsikamma forest Duration: 8 km Fitness: easy to moderate Our tip: no need to book this trail, and permits are the self-issue variety from a box at the trail’s entrance Most…

The Salt River Mouth Trail is a 3.7 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Nature’s Valley, Western Cape, South Africa that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking,…

INTRODUCTION This hike is on Cairnbrogie farm which offers spectacular views on various activities including hiking trails and is an easy 10 minute drive from Bayside  Lodge and is located along the airport road west of Robberg Nature Reserve.  It…

The amphitheatre hike starts at Robberg Nature Reserve entrance. You leave your car and turn right at the boom and head down to the coast.  Our guide explained that this amazing trail was developed by the Robberg Coastal Corridor team…

Diepwalle Elephant Hiking Trails If you visit the Garden Route and do not enough time for a multi-day hike,  do head to the Diepwalle Forestry Station and go lose yourself in the Knysna forest on one of the Elephant hiking…