SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 10 plettenberg bay tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Swim with Cape fur seals in Plettenberg Bay. Small-group guided snorkel in Robberg Marine Protected Area with wetsuits and included photos.
“It was a great experience. The guides knew exactly what they were doing. They kept us safe. They were informative. We got real close to the seals. We were provided with all the equipment. Must do!”
Knysna Ziplines near Kranshoek: 2-hour small-group zipline runs over a gorge with ocean views, gear included. From $48.89.
“Such an amazing experience! From the service to the guides! Shout out or Eric ,Smiley and Lundi! Will definitely recommend that you do your Zipline experience with them!”
Thrill-seeking canyoning in The Crags: swim or hike the river, rappel waterfalls, then zip 98 feet into the water with gear included.
“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 speedboat whale watch with Ocean Safaris, built for safety and close marine-life sightings in June–November.
“We had a fantastic day with Sergio and Andy. They were super friendly and really knowledgable about the marine life and local area. We were lucky enough to see 2 humpback whales, dolphins and the local seal colony. I would highly recommend if you don’t mind getting a wee bit wet, its really worth it!”
Canyoning in Plettenberg Bay with a 25m abseil, optional 7m cliff jumps, waterfall zip-lines, and river swims. Gear included.
“it's the best tour I've done in my life. the guides were very helpful and nice. Special thank to Tebzzz and king Julian.”
Two-hour game drive in Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve aiming for rhinos and leopards, plus hippos, crocs and antelope in scenic Tsitsikamma foothills.
“The Safari was great, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was super nice and kommunicative. It was about a two hour tour, I wish we could stay a little longer like until three hours. Because it was just awesome to watch them!”
Two-hour guided canyoning near Plettenberg Bay with wetsuit gear, abseils, swims, and optional jumps, led by Canyon Adventure Guides.
“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.”
Monkeyland guided tour from Plettenberg Bay to see 550+ primates in a 12-hectare sanctuary with professional guide commentary.
“What a great couple of hours exploring all 3 parks. Monkeyland - our tour guide Elano was very knowledgeable, educating us on the various primates within the sanctuary. Good to see the work being done to ensure the primates live a happy and safe life. Well done to all Read more”
Snorkel with Cape fur seals at Robberg Reserve from a speedboat launch in Plettenberg Bay. Gear, guidance, and souvenir photos included.
“Extraordinaire - a faire absolument. Même en août l’eau n’est pas trop froide. L’équipe est super ! Que de merveilleux souvenirs.”
Kayak from Central Beach with a guide, spotting seals, dolphins, and whales near Tsitsikamma and Robberg Nature Reserve.
“The weather was perfect and the guides were friendly.”
