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.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Wonderful overall experience!”
Knysna Ziplines near Kranshoek: 2-hour small-group zipline runs over a gorge with ocean views, gear included. From $48.89.
“Team very professional and patient. They ignite your excitement as if it’s also their first time doing zipping.”
Thrill-seeking canyoning in The Crags: swim or hike the river, rappel waterfalls, then zip 98 feet into the water with gear included.
“AMAZING GUIDES! AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! Could not recommend this more! Guides are professional, thoughtful, funny and kind, helping us through our fears and creating a phenomenal experience for us. A MUST DO!”
A 2-hour Plettenberg Bay speedboat whale watch with Ocean Safaris, built for safety and close marine-life sightings in June–November.
“Fantastic boat cruise, really loved it! We saw many dolphins and seals. Professional, safe, and fun. Highly recommended.”
Canyoning in Plettenberg Bay with a 25m abseil, optional 7m cliff jumps, waterfall zip-lines, and river swims. Gear included.
“I loved that it was such an unique adventure, a variety of activities within one experience. I felt safe, the guides are super supportive and patient, really felt like my personal experience was a priority. I'm grateful I could do this.”
Two-hour game drive in Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve aiming for rhinos and leopards, plus hippos, crocs and antelope in scenic Tsitsikamma foothills.
“Really nice facility and park. Game Driver was very friendly and knowledgeable. For the price, it really is a great deal. We had the opportunity to see a good variety of animals. Visiting from Canada, we wanted to do a Safari near Kruger but couldn't make it work. This obviously wasn't that, but it was…”
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.
“A wonderful experience seeing these beautiful animals in their natural surroundings. The guide was very knowledgeable and really brought the experience to life”
Kayak from Central Beach with a guide, spotting seals, dolphins, and whales near Tsitsikamma and Robberg Nature Reserve.
“The tour was absolutely amazing. We can highly recommend it. We saw many dolphins and the guide was awesome.”
Snorkel with Cape fur seals at Robberg Reserve from a speedboat launch in Plettenberg Bay. Gear, guidance, and souvenir photos included.
“Flexibele meedenkende en zeer vriendelijke guides. Het zwemmen tussen de zeehonden was een geweldige ervaring en wat waren het er veel.”
