Plettenberg is located about 30 km from Knysna and was named after Governor Joachim van Plettenberg, who placed the bay under the administration of the Dutch East India Company in 1778. The town was primarily used as a port for shipping timber. Later, a whaling station was built here, but it ceased operations in 1920. Today, the bay is home to a variety of dolphins year-round and, with its stunning beaches, is a popular holiday destination for South Africans.

THINGS TO DO

• Visit Tsitsikamma National Park
• Bungee jump from the highest bridge in the world: www.bloukransbungy.com
• Ziplining through the national park with Canopy Tours: www.africanyon.com
• Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary (www.monkeyland.co.za)
• Stand-up paddling or kayaking on the Keurbooms River
• Diving with seals (https://perfectpaddles.com)
• Whale watching boat cruise (www.oceanadventures.co.za)

RESTAURANT TIPS

• Zinzi Restaurant (www.zinzi.hunterhotels.com/)
• Emily Moon (www.emilymoon.co.za/dining-at-emilys/)
• Nguni Restaurant (www.nguni-restaurant.co.za)
• Barrington Craft Beer Brewery (https:/www.barringtonsplett.co.za/)

OUR TIPS

For nature lovers: Hiking along the Robberg Peninsula (www.capenature.co.za/reserves/robberg-nature-reserve) or Mountain bike hire in Storms River Village: https://igniteyouradventure.co.za/rent-a-bike/
Wine tasting & tapas at Bramon Wine Estate (www.bramonwines.co.za/)