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| PLETTENBERG BAY :: GARDEN ROUTE :: SOUTH AFRICA | |
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Plettenberg Bay Activities The name "Garden Route" was conceived over 50 years ago to promote the diverse and beautiful coastal plain that lies between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains on the north, and the Indian Ocean on the south. The Garden Route varies greatly as the magic of the 140 kilometre Route unfolds. Low in height, but dense in species, pristine Fynbos dunes and cliffs merge with towering indigenous forests. A few gentle rivers meander on lower plains, while many easterly rivers cut massive, steep-sided gorges through the spectacular interspace with soft, sandy beaches in half-heart bays, linked by boulders and pebbles thrown up by the strength of the ocean over millennia. This is a holiday paradise for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The beauty of Plettenberg Bay is unrivalled - majestic mountains, sparkling seas, pristine beaches with safe swimming, mysterious forests, tranquil lagoons, nature reserves, wildlife, including the big five, dolphins, whales, Fynbos vegetation and hiking trails are all waiting to be discovered. Things to do in Plett - Click on pin for more information. Blue = Activities, Red = Restaurants, Pink = Wedding venues in Plett View Things to do in Plett in a larger map Abseiling Abseil, Rapjump and Caving in the Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay or take a trip to Knysna for abseiling at the Featherbed nature Reserve on Knysna's Western Head Air Adventure Skydiving, helicopter flips and more may be enjoyed Angling Good rock angling sites include Beacon Island and Robberg Beach, Lookout Rocks, Keurbooms and Nature's Valley. Galjoen, Elf, Roman or Steenbras may be caught by rock anglers. Tuna, Leervis, Hake and Calamari (seasonal) may be caught by Deep Sea anglers. Bloukrans - Face Adrenaline
Bowls and Tennis at Plettenberg Bay Country Club
Canoeing and Kayaking Canoe in tranquility on the peaceful Keurbooms River or experience the thrill of kayaking on the sea with the dolphins Cycling Probably the most scenically diverse mountain biking routes are found along the Garden Route. The Harkerville Forest has 4 routes to suite all levels of riders, ranging from an easy family ride to fast-flowing singletracks as the routes take the rider through shady plantations, coastal Fynbos and indigenous forest. Eco-Adventure Tours
Hiking and day walking trails the entire region is a birders and hikers paradise - indigenous rain forest, coastal wetlands and forest trails, Fynbos mountain vegetation, river estuaries, coasting hiking, waterfalls and rock pools. There are experienced tour guides offering a variety of experiences. Some of the most popular day hikes are:
Horse Riding Trails - 2 hour, full and half day or moonlight trails, accompanied by experienced guides may be enjoyed through indigenous Fynbos, a game park and farmlands. Polo Plett is South Africa's Mecca of Polo. Tournaments are played at Kurland Polo Field during Easter, December and January. Polo practice continues throughout the year Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Surf School Diving charters, surfing lessons, kite surfing are all offered Boat-based Whale and Dolphin Watching Boats launch from Central Beach offering an exhilarating trip out onto the ocean to catch close-up sightings of dolphins, Cape Fur Seals, Minke Whales, Orca (Killer Whales) and Bryde's Whales which may be sighted throughout the year. The migratory whales, Southern Right and Humpback visit the shallow, protected bays of the region to calve and mate from June to November; October being the height of the whale watching season | | |||||||||||||||||
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