Plett Adventures

Plett Adventures and Things To Do.

Plettenberg Bay—Plett to the locals—is where barefoot luxury meets raw coastal beauty. This sun-soaked Eden on South Africa’s Garden Route is equal parts relaxed beach town and wild adventure base. Whether you’re an adrenaline seeker, a wildlife enthusiast, or just here for the views, Plett doesn’t disappoint. It's where South Africans go when they want to slow down without sitting still.

Plett’s heart beats to the rhythm of surf, sea, and forest. The town spills out from the hills down to endless beaches where the warm Indian Ocean rolls in. And just offshore? Dolphins and whales share the stage with sea kayaks and SUPs. Inland, forest canopies hide zipline trails, river gorges offer kayaking thrills, and game reserves bring you eye-to-eye with the Big Five.

Start your day with sunrise on Robberg Peninsula—a dramatic reserve that juts into the sea and stuns with panoramic trails, cliffside paths, and seals playing in the surf below. Then head to Central Beach, the town’s main playground, where you can book everything from ocean safaris to scuba dives. For a slower pace, Knysna loeries flit through the treetops at Birds of Eden, or you can glide through ancient forest on a canopy tour just inland.

Plett’s adventure is layered—ride horses on the beach, tackle mountain biking trails in the Harkerville forest, or swing through the treetops at Tsitsikamma. And when the day winds down, there’s artisanal food, boutique wine farms, and the kind of sunsets that make you want to stay forever.

It’s a town that’s more than just beautiful. It’s a launchpad for outdoor life. In Plett, your holiday isn’t just relaxing—it’s alive.