Activities in Plettenberg Bay   The Jewel of the Garden Route Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, often known as “The Jewel of the Garden Route” due to its stunning scenery, is open to visitors year-round. Our little town was recently selected…

2024 Plett Ocean Festival  Celebrating Adventure and Conservation 2024 Plett Ocean Festival Plettenberg Bay, nestled along the Southern Cape coast of South Africa, is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration of the ocean. From June 21st to June 30th, 2024, the…

Nature around the Plett area Visitors can enjoy incredibly amazing and distinctively varied nature experiences in the Plett region. The area includes five distinct biospheres, each with an abundance of resources of its own: forests, wetlands, fynbos, mountains, and the…

Eight Blue Flag Awards and a Green Coast Award for Plett Plettenberg Bay has been awarded 8 international Blue Flag Awards for 2023/2024.  One of the most recognizable voluntary eco-labels in the world the Blue Flag designation is given to marinas, beaches, and eco-friendly boat trip companies. Six of Plett’s beaches had their blue flag status re-newed: Robberg 5, The Waves, Nature’s…

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…