If you were to take a look at the history of Plettenberg Bay, you would find that Plettenberg Bay has gone under a plethora of names in the past. (See 'Timber and Tides' by Winifred Haw Tapson). Even now the municipality of Plettenberg Bay is called Bitou Municipality and it would not surprise me if "Plettenberg Bay" were to be renamed "Bitou Bay". Whatever name it goes by, Plettenberg Bay is a spot of exceptional beauty and an absolute must-see.
Beacon Island Hotel stands out from the beautiful sandy beach of Plettenberg Bay. The hotel has stupendous restaurants - well known amongst locals for their delicious seafood. Relax in the bar-lounge with a view facing the waves as they break on the rocks surrounding the hotel.
It is well worth visiting Plettenberg Bay from September when spring heralds the reproduction of whales and dolphins in the Bay.Take your time relaxing at one of the stupendous beaches of Plettenberg Bay - in fact, try them all.
Lookout Beach, Plettenberg Bay
Surfers enjoy Lookout Beach for its expansive waves. The beach is enormous. Wonderful for beach ball games. Near Beacon Island Hotel on Central Beach there is a lovely wave pool shallow enough for children to enjoy and to the right of Plettenberg Bay is Robberg Beach which forms part of the Robberg Nature Reserve.
Robberg Beach
Watch the colourful boats of the fishermen anchored just off shore at Central Beach, while you catch some rays from the sunshine.
Things to do in Plettenberg Bay:
*Take a walk through the quaint town and do some unusual shopping. You will find things in Plettenberg Bay and surrounding areas which you may not find anywhere else in the world.
*Take a deep sea fishing charter with Ocean Encounters or a kayak into the bay.
*Go Sea Kayaking in Plettenberg Bay. All equipment is provided and newcomers are welcomed. You will have an experienced guide from Central Beach to Robberg Nature Reserve. If you are fortunate, you will have some friendly dolphins accompanying you on your way and at Robberg Nature Reserve you will kayak in the midst of the seal colony.
*Visit Birds of Eden just east of Plettenberg Bay. It is the world's biggest single-span aviary and won't disappoint. Don't be surprised if you collect some friendly fellows on your shoulders as you view tropical birds in all their splendour. Here you will also see the magnificent and elusive Knysna Loerie.
*Visit the Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre. Here you will be taken on guided tours to meet wild cats such as Cheetahs, Leopards, Black-Footed Cat, Serval Wild Cat and others. Learn about their struggle for survival. Walk with Cheetahs through Cape Floral Fynbos and the Tsitikamma Indigenous Forest.
*If you are really into hiking, try out the Harkerville Hike. This hike is not for the faint-hearted as there are narrow ledges with steep cliff-faces and drops with metal chains for footing. It does offer spectacular views and is clearly marked and well maintained for those brave enough to try it out!
*Visit the Trumilk Dairy in Plettenberg Bay. Taste award-winning cheese and fine Cape wines and liquers. Taste their Feta, Cheddar, Camembert amongst other cheeses . The shop is located in the Witterdrif area.
Taste excellent French style Camembert at Trumilk
*See the Noah's Park Wolf Sanctuary which offers a fun-filled outing for the whole family. Make direct eye-contact with a wolf and learn about this magnificent animal. You will also be introduced to the African Wild Dog, the Black Backed Jackal and children can enjoy interacting with the touch farmyard animals.
*Watch the monkeys playing at Monkeyland!
Walk through flora and fauna and see life through a monkey's eyes. Resident monkey species include Black-Handed Spider Monkey, Black Lemurs, Black and White Ruffed Lemurs, Golden-Handed Tamarins and Marmosets, to name but a very few.
*Take a leisurely horse ride through Horseback Safari at Plett Game Reserve or watch game at Plett Game Reserve
No doubt about it - you are sure to enjoy Plettenberg Bay!
What a beautiful place to live.
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