South Africa · PLETTENBERG BAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 plettenberg bay tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.
Swim with Cape fur seals in Plettenberg Bay on a guided snorkel tour to Robberg Marine Protected Area. 30 min in water, $61.
“Amazing experience! The kayak, the lilo, the cliff diving. Our guides OG and Clinton were so nice and helpful. Would do that over and over”
Fly over Knysna’s gorge on long zipline cables, with top safety gear, a small group, and standout ocean views near Kranshoek.
“Very enjoyable experience, its a thril which cannot be described. I will recommend this to any adventurous person.”
Canyoning in The Crags with rappels, cliff jumps, and a zip line over a 98-foot waterfall, with wetsuit gear and expert guides.
“It was a blast from beginning to end and we can highly recommend it! So much fun! We loved all of it: the abseiling, jumping off cliffs, ziplining, and swimming in the cool water! The guides made the experience all the more memorable with their positive energy and excellent wit- we laughed so much!”
A 2-hour Plettenberg Bay whale watching cruise on a 400 hp speedboat, with a real chance at Southern Right and Humpback whales.
“We loved the whale watching trip. We saw whales and seals. The guides were friendly and keen to ensure we got the most out of the trip. We loved the launch and return of the boat from the beach!”
Plettenberg Bay canyoning in 150 minutes, with abseiling, zip-lines, optional 7m cliff jumps, and guided river swims in Western Cape.
“Steph and Darren were amazing guides! They made us feel very safe and we’ve had so much fun!”
A 2-hour guided game drive in Plettenberg Bay’s 2,200-hectare reserve, aiming for Big 5 sightings like rhinos and leopards.
“We were late ur as we were the only 2 it wasn’t a problem. 3 others were early for the next trip so we had an excellent tour of 5”
Short canyoning near Plettenberg Bay at The Crags: swim, hike, and abseil into a 25 m waterfall, with gear and guide included.
“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”
2-hour guided sea kayak off Plettenberg Bay with Tsitsikamma and Robberg views, plus seal, dolphin, and seasonal whale sightings.
“We really enjoyed this activity, we got to see a little hammer head shark! Unfortunately we didn’t get to see much of anything else, but that’s the gamble you take with the ocean 😂. Our guide Giovanni was excellent!”
Three West Cape sanctuaries for primates, free-flying birds, and big cats. Walk bridges, spot 3,500 birds, and learn conservation.
“Tour war toll. Man kann es auch einfach am Eingang kaufen. Ganz spontan. Dann hat man alle Zeit der Welt die 3 Einrichtungen zu besuchen. Man muss gar nix vorher reservieren oder kaufen. Es verfällt auch nicht”
Swim in Plettenberg Bay’s Robberg seal colony on a guided boat trip with wetsuit, snorkel gear, and free photo downloads included.
“The team was incredible! They explained everything and had all sorts of equipment ready. I’m not an experienced swimmer but they were ready with floatables and kept an eye out for me as I was enjoying the swimming with the seals experience as well. Truly a unique experience. Loved loved it! Should out to Jade and Ash for being incredible guides!”
1.5-hour guided 3D archery in Plettenberg Bay. Learn basics, shoot scored foam targets in an indigenous forest, get photos and a certificate.
“A unique experience. Friendly and patient instructor. Beautiful surroundings. Well maintained equipment.”
Swim with Cape Fur Seals at Robberg Nature Reserve in Plettenberg Bay, guided, small group, and free photo download included.
“Brilliant trip with Plett Seal Adventures, Chris and Ash are real pros and ensured we had a great and safe experience. Ideally you need to be confident swimming in the ocean & love being out on the sea.The guys provide flotation aids whicRead more”
1.5-hour small group boat tour in Plettenberg Bay to Robberg Nature Reserve to see thousands of seals, with emailed photos included.
“We booked a seal viewing tour but ended up in watching people swimming with seals as they combine viewing and swimming tours. Due to security reasons for the people in the water the boat had to stay at one place and we could not encounter people free seals or seRead more”
One day on the Garden Route from Port Elizabeth to the Crags, with Jeffreys Bay beaches, Tsitsikamma’s suspension bridge, and Monkeyland.
Spend a day in KwaNokuthula with local hosts, hear Xhosa language clicks, visit a creche, salon, spaza shop, and end at Mila’s kitchen.
“Best tour we had so far in South Africa. Felt very welcomed into the community and met awesome people.”
From the cableway to the Kruger gate, sorted by the kind of day you want.
