Plettenberg Bay is undoubtedly one of the best places in South Africa as a holiday destination. For miles you can see and walk the white sandy beaches and get lost in the feeling of being relaxed. The outstretched beaches of Plettenberg Bay makes you feel as if you are on a lost island.
The weather makes the difference. In Plettenberg Bay you will find that the wind does not blow as much as any other town down along the Garden route in the Western Cape. The sun is also shining for about 300 days of the year making it a great holiday destination.
Plettenberg Bay Whale Watching is one of the greatest tourist attractions around Plettenberg Bay. Even watching them from the Robberg Beach you can see these huge mammals enjoying the warm waters of the bay, feeding their calves. They are in Plett from about July until January, but you might see the most of them during October.
The Robberg Nature Reserve is also a great tourist attraction and maybe this is because you stand at the southern point of Africa overlooking the vast ocean. The Island in the Robberg Nature Reserve is great for sitting and looking as the huge wave’s splashes against the rocks. It makes you feel small.
Finding Plett accommodation might be difficult especially over the high season in December and January. Lots of Gauteng visitors and also foreign visitors come to plett every year and if you want to find good Plettenberg Bay Accommodation you need to book well in advance.
Many people do rent their houses for the holiday seasons while they go and explore other places. Many of them will take the opportunity to go overseas while other will seek out the opportunity to just go camping in the Caravan Park down the road. No matter where you stay in Plettenberg Bay, nature will reward you.
Maybe the one thing about Plettenberg Bay which still captivates me is the sunsets and the sunrises. Waking up to the red skies over the mountains is a scene which will stay with you for the rest of your entire life. Make sure you get up early enough and have your camera ready. You might get some great shots.
If you are into forest walks and hiking the natural indigenous forests in and around Plettenberg Bay will make you come back for more. This is where Elephants once wandered around without the noise and buzz of today’s busy life. If you close you eyes and listen quietly you might still here them in your imagination.