Location: Plettenberg Bay
Top Things to do in Plettenberg Bay
10 Multi-day Tours in Plettenberg Bay That You Shouldn't Miss
The caves of Plettenberg Bay are wrinkles in time, lined with ancient artifacts that date to the Middle Stone Age. Under the sun, Robberg, Central and Lookout beaches are pristine stretches of white sand, magnets for tourists, seagulls and dolphins, who bob playfully just off shore. Wildlife lovers will delight at the Birds of Eden aviary and Monkeyland. (How can you not have fun in a place called Monkeyland?)
Restaurants in Plettenberg Bay
1. 6-Day Garden Route Tour from Cape Town
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the Garden Route. This is a classic tour of the Garden Route starting in Cape Town and ending in the friendly city of Port Elizabeth. You take in all the highlights from the evocative, sepia-tinged landscapes of the Klein Karoo to jewel-bright greens and blues of the forests and lagoons. Highlights include the stunning scenery and warm hospitality of the Klein Karoo, picturesque and quaint holiday towns offering diverse attractions, great shopping and fine dining, and extraordinary natural beauty and fascinating flora and fauna of the delicate mountain, forest, lagoon and coastal eco-systems.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Transport - Air conditioned, Professional English speaking guide / German speaking guide on selected departures, guided tour of an ostrich show farm, Guided tour of Cango Caves, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary, Birds of Eden and Garden of Eden
Exclusions: Meals, other than specified, Activities, other than specified, Drinks
Reviewed By Aimeescott12
Our curated wine experience was incredible. Our tour guide Roger ensured we learnt at each farm, tasted the best wines at each farm and walked away feeling amazing. It was the best experience, and Roger was a wonderful host. We are very glad to have had Roger as our guide. He ensured we received the best wines at each farm, and assisted us with choosing our favorites from each farm to purchase. Thank you Roger for the most fantastic day, despite the rain.
2. 1-Way Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy the freedom to discover South Africa at your own pace with this unique one-way hop-on hop-off bus service between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Travel in the comfort of a 19 seater semi-luxury bus in the company of fellow travellers who share your passion for exploring and adventure. Convenient pickup and drop-off is available from the door of 200 accommodations located in 40 different cities, towns and villages between Cape Town and Johannesburg. You plan your own route, decide which stops you would like to make and how much time you want to spend in each town, there is no time limit on your ticket.
Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, One-way shared transfer, Friendly, helpful and experienced driver, Accommodation pickup and drop-off (selected establishment only, refer to Departure list on voucher), Trailer attached so you can bring along your bike, surfboard or Golf Set, etc., No extra charge when changing trip details in advance, On board information files about accommodation and activities in each town
Exclusions: Shuttle cost for inaccessible areas, Accommodation
Reviewed By viajandosinfrenos
Even tough I'm not used to tours and I travel solo finding my way, traveling with Baz Bus was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to meet a lot of backpackers and shared stories to make my trip around South Africa. I totally recommend it to travel around and enjoy the whole country.
3. Explore the Garden Route from Port Elizabeth - 4 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore The Garden Route. Join our awesome private / small group tour with overnight stays in Knysna and Oudtshoorn. Experience the spectacular Cango Caves and the comical Ostrich. View seals, whales and marine bird-life in Mossel Bay. Stroll along pristine beaches with no other footprints – only the endangered Oystercatcher. Visit ancient forests where elusive wild elephants and leopards lurk in the shadows. See Giant Yellowwood trees at Natures Valley. Take a boat cruise to the stunning Knysna Heads and delight in the shopping and fine culinary foods at the Knysna Waterfront. Taste oysters and some of the regions finest wine, craft beers and fresh juices. The tour is conducted by an experienced chauffeur driver/ guide / host who will remain with you throughout the tour. Luxury accommodation is in four star Guest Houses or Apartments and includes daily breakfasts. Included are some dinners, lunches & entry fees to a attractions as per itinerary. The Tour ends at George Airport.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Entry To: Cango Caves, Ostrich Ranch, Seal Island Boat Cruise and Diaz Museum are included., Accommodation with breakfasts for 3 nights, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entry fees to Monkeyland or Birds of Eden or Tenikwa Wildlife Center.
Exclusions: Lunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary., Optional Activities such as Knysna boat cruises., Alcoholic drinks,tips and personal items, Flights and transfers from George Airport.
Reviewed By zeimm
My family visited South Africa with Paul Coetzee from Explore South Africa twice, once in January 2017 and more recently in November 2019. We were a group of 12 people with elders above 60 and children from 13 to 2 years old.In both cases, Paul patiently helped customise our tour over several months via email and Whatsapp so that it could accommodate all our requirements for Muslim ( Halal ) food, accessibility and safety for the children. We did the Garden Route in 2017, driving from Cape Town to Port Elisabeth for 1 week with stops for safaris and garden route views along the way. In 2019, we drove from Durban via Swaziland on to a safari in Kruger Park and then to Johannesburg. The road trips were well planned with comfort stops and lunch breaks. Each overnight stop was a real pleasure in excellent accommodation and great facilities. They were facilities I did not find on internet booking sites and that seemed to be used by the South Africans for internal tourism. So it made using a local guide very much worth it. Paul is an extremely kind, helpful, patient and resourceful person who has dealt with our shopping sprees and large number of luggage bags with a lot resilience. He showed us the best of South Africa and relentlessly searched for the animals until we managed to see the big 4. The only one we didn't see was leopard. But he extended our last day driving down to the leopard trees areas to try and find one. He is very knowledgeable and is happy to explain and share information. I would highly recommend his services to anyone going to South Africa and wish him continued success.
4. Explore Addo National Park - Garden Route - Winelands - Cape Town: 8 Days
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We invite you to Explore South Africa. This tour, starting in Port Elizabeth, will take you to the Addo Elephant National Park, through the Garden Route and Winelands and end in Cape Town. Highlights include a Wildlife Safari, Natures Valley, Pettenberg Bay and Knysna. Visit the Cango Caves and an Ostrich Ranch. Travel Route 62 and enjoy a wine or juice tasting and a cellar tour in the Winelands. Explore the Cape of Good Hope, The Penguins at Betty's Bay and the seals at Hout Bay. You will have the opportunity to visit the V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and Table Mountain. Enjoy 3 and 4 star accommodation in Guest Houses and Chalets.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, 5 Nights accommodation in 4 star standard Accommodation Establishments, All transportation and chauffeur driver. Airport Transfers., Entrance to: Cango Caves & Ostrich Ranch. 2 wine tastings and a cellar tour., Entrance to Cape of Good Hope and the Penguin Colony.
Exclusions: Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary, Addo Park Conservation levy (payable at the gate), Optional: Night Game Drive, Boating Activities, Monkeyland, Table Mountain & Robben Island, Alcoholic beverages, personal items and tips and gratuities., Knysna Boat Cruise; Boat Based Whale Watching; Township Tour
Reviewed By zeimm
My family visited South Africa with Paul Coetzee from Explore South Africa twice, once in January 2017 and more recently in November 2019. We were a group of 12 people with elders above 60 and children from 13 to 2 years old.In both cases, Paul patiently helped customise our tour over several months via email and Whatsapp so that it could accommodate all our requirements for Muslim ( Halal ) food, accessibility and safety for the children. We did the Garden Route in 2017, driving from Cape Town to Port Elisabeth for 1 week with stops for safaris and garden route views along the way. In 2019, we drove from Durban via Swaziland on to a safari in Kruger Park and then to Johannesburg. The road trips were well planned with comfort stops and lunch breaks. Each overnight stop was a real pleasure in excellent accommodation and great facilities. They were facilities I did not find on internet booking sites and that seemed to be used by the South Africans for internal tourism. So it made using a local guide very much worth it. Paul is an extremely kind, helpful, patient and resourceful person who has dealt with our shopping sprees and large number of luggage bags with a lot resilience. He showed us the best of South Africa and relentlessly searched for the animals until we managed to see the big 4. The only one we didn't see was leopard. But he extended our last day driving down to the leopard trees areas to try and find one. He is very knowledgeable and is happy to explain and share information. I would highly recommend his services to anyone going to South Africa and wish him continued success.
5. 20-Day Kruger to Cape Town Adventure Accommodated Tour from Pretoria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho on this exciting accommodated adventure tour. Visit the Panorama Route, game drive with the opportunity to see the Big 5 in Kruger and Addo Elephant National Park. Discover diverse cultures of the Swazi, Zulu and Basotho tribes, cruise the pristine waters of St Lucia, visit Durban's rugged beaches and discover the magical Garden Route.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Fully equipped safari vehicle , Accommodation as specified and cooking equipment , All road tolls and vehicle taxes , All ground transportation , Meals as indicated , Services of two crew , Panorama Route , 2 days, Kruger NP, Game Drives * , Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary , Royal Enclosure/ Swaziland Village , St Lucia Boat Cruise * , Sani pass excursion * , Battlefields , Royal National park , Drakensberg Mountains , Mountain Zebra National Park, Game Drive , Addo Elephant NP, Game Drives , Garden Route , Cango Caves, Visit* , Cape Agulhas , Wine Tasting
Exclusions: Adventure Pass Activities and Excursions (optional/ USD 270.00pp)*, Visas , Flights, Travel insurance , Departure taxes , Airport transfers , Optional activities , Drinks, tips , Items of a personal nature
Reviewed By bookeric
TLDR; this is a tremendous experience for the adventurous traveler; if you have an open mindset about meeting new people, enjoy hiking and the outdoors, and don't mind an occasionally rough ride, this is an incredible trip and well worth your time. Having never traveled outside the US, I wanted to go big on my first solo trip with the 62-day excursion from Pretoria to Nairobi. Since it was such an extensive trip, I was looking for the most value for my time, based on price, activities, and safety. I backpack often, so beyond basic comfort was not a priority for me, which turned out to be a good mindset to adopt since we camped nearly the entire trip, & rode in a truck with no AC (Namibia gets hot!). Tip - be ready to retrieve the rain fly for your tent during unexpected 3 AM rain showers! However, nearly all of the sites we stayed at had the option to upgrade from camping to comfortable indoor accommodations, which was a nice option to take advantage of occasionally. Once we reached our site for the night, we began our daily rotating duties, which included helping to cook, clean the truck, and do dishes, which I think added to the experience and helped bond our fellow tourists. Traveling solo, I felt safe at all times with our guides, drivers, and locations. My trip was split between two guides, Crispen, then Pete, and they were great company that looked out for us and kept us safe and informed about everything around us. Our guides were familiar with the paths and knew everyone at our destinations. Nothing surprised them. Our drivers were impressive as well, with Harmony and Francis keeping us safe on the often-tumultuous African roads. Navigating both urban and off-road environments in our trucks was no easy task, and Francis even proved his mechanic skills during the occasional break-down. The variety of locations we stayed at were simply incredible. From Cape Town to the deserts of Namibia, the Okavango Delta to Zanzibar Island, the mixture of urban and remote landscapes couldn't have been better. We saw every animal you can imagine. On a trip like this, an open mindset is key. Traveling for two months with strangers can go any number of ways, but due to this trip, I now have lifelong friends scattered across the globe that I can't wait to visit. This wasn't just a vacation, it was a lasting, eye-opening experience that I believe everyone should try if possible. I can't recommend this trip enough. I wish I could go back to January and do it all over again.
6. Private Garden Route Tours with Safari and Cape Point
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Convoy Tours Garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. There are so many things to do on the Garden Route not mentioned that may not be for everybody. Skydiving, worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining. Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Meals are not included in the tour, breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner are not
Reviewed By Y8258AYbarryd
A few years ago my family and I were looking for someone to help us plan our South African holiday and we discovered Cape Convoy in Trip Advisor. After Rob helpfully answered our questions we booked the Garden Route tour and it was a great decision. We all had a wonderful time, the kids lived Rob and the accommodation was well located. Rob also took us to the Cape of Good Hope and we loved the Penquins. If you're looking for a wonderful tour with a great guy then your search is over! Thanks Rob
7. 6 Day Cape to Addo Safari
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 24 reviews
Join the original and still the best scheduled tour to the malaria free Addo National Park. Along the way you will visit the Southern tip of Africa at Cape Aguhlas, explore the in depth the adventure paradise of the Garden Route and marvel at the raw nature of the Addo National Park while searching for the Big 5!
Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Beer/ wine tasting, National Park fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Optional activities, as listed in itinerary - to be booked during tour
Reviewed By 141hebam
I was put on a bus with teenagers aging 15-19. They were shouting and screaming the entire way n throwing water at each other. Me and my sister got soaked wet. And when I asked them to stop they called me “LOCA” and almost got physical with me with the bus driver watching. At the hostel, I couldn’t sleep for 3 consecutive nights because of how noisy they were. I spoke to the bus driver and he just dismissed me. His excuse was it’s communal living and I had to put up with the drunk screams till 3 am every night. The tour at the safari was meant to be one hour and ended as a 45 min tour of seeing nothing. The bus driver kept on pushing and embarrassing us to buy food and drinks that we didn’t need from the restaurants and cafes to get his commission which made us extremely uncomfortable. The hostel was dirty. The entire experience unpleasant if u r anything above 30, it’s not the right place for u. When we came back, we complained to the office on long street. Again, they were dismissive and didn’t even bother to apologize.
8. 5-Day Garden Route in 4-star Accommodation (BB)
Take the trip of a lifetime on a 4-Night, 5-Day Garden Route tour experience including Bed & Breakfast in 4-star establishment. Optional activities are a Helicopter ride, Safari Game drive, Canyoning, Cango Caves, Shark cage diving, Ziplining, etc. Circular tour route with pick up and drop off in Cape Town at your chosen location. Spend 4 nights in Mossel Bay and see Garden Route towns of Oudtshoorn, Mossel Bay, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma/Storms River Mouth. End off your trip with a stop in the Cape Agulhas, which is the Southernmost Tip of Africa.
Inclusions: Tour guide/driver and luxury minibus;, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Pick up and drop off at accommodation;, Bottled water onboard the vehicle daily., Accommodation per person sharing (Bed & Breakfast), Dinner transfers (18:00-20:00pm)
Exclusions: Lunch, dinner, drinks and gratuities daily., Entrance Fees to all activities & excursions
Reviewed By nobenathibungane
Very tentative guide, well knowledgeable about the wine and the farms. I new very little about wine, after the trip I knew how it is process, difference between white and red wine. The different cultivars which are chosen for specific wines
9. Port Elizabeth to Cape Town - Garden Route Tour - Choice of 3 to 5 days
A five day Garden Route and R62 tour of the East Coast of South Africa. Can be done from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. We can also add or reduce the number of days. We can add a Day of Safari in the Addo Elephant Park (Elephant; Zebra; Buffalo;Antelope) if that is what you would like to do. Included is the the Tour .... BnB type Accommodation; Breakfast and Lunch. Excluded are items of a personal nature; Boat or flight trips; Evening meals or entertainment and Alcoholic beverages.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Robert L
I have sent many of my tourists and guests on tours with Peter Giddy and they have always come back with glowing reports of the wonderful time they had. I was privileged to take my grandson on a hike up the Lady Slipper Mountain just outside Port Elizabeth. Peter was a great host and made the walk so interesting by pointing out different plants along the way and telling us stories about the area. He has many other walking/hiking tours and I would recommend that you do as many of these with Peter as you can I would recommend any tour with Peter.
10. TsiTsikamma Two Day Tour from Port Elizabeth
Tsitsikamma is about 2 hours drive from Port Elizabeth. Take two days to discover this unique and beautiful part of the Eastern Coastline of South Africa. Experience the Beauty and Adventure that is on offer.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Robert L
I have sent many of my tourists and guests on tours with Peter Giddy and they have always come back with glowing reports of the wonderful time they had. I was privileged to take my grandson on a hike up the Lady Slipper Mountain just outside Port Elizabeth. Peter was a great host and made the walk so interesting by pointing out different plants along the way and telling us stories about the area. He has many other walking/hiking tours and I would recommend that you do as many of these with Peter as you can I would recommend any tour with Peter.
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