| Originally christened "Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay) by | | | | marine reserves, home to soft coral reefs, dolphins, |
| early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay can now | | | | seals and a host of other marine life. The bay itself is |
| be accessed by first class national roads, by sea or | | | | Nursery to the endangered Southern Right Whale |
| by scheduled air flights. | | | | which come here to calve in the winter and spring (July |
| The great forests lying at the feet of the fabled | | | | to December). |
| Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains are the | | | | The area is of course a sports paradise and boasts |
| gateway to the incredible indigenous African wealth of | | | | fabulous trails for hikers, mountain bikers, horse riders |
| Plettenberg Bay, which lies on South Africa's | | | | and canoeists. The highlight of the area is undoubtedly |
| spectacular south coast 210 kms from Port Elizabeth | | | | the rivers, beaches and the bay with its ideal conditions |
| and +/- 600 km from Cape Town. | | | | for all facets of watersports, including sailing in the safe |
| The Outeniqua-Tsitsikamma indigenous forests are a | | | | waters of the Bay, superb rock and surf fishing and |
| unique mixture of Cape Fynbos and temperate forest | | | | scuba diving spots. |
| and offer the nature lover world-renowned hiking trails | | | | Alternately one can simply stroll along its clean, sandy |
| and an exciting opportunity to see the last remaining | | | | beaches stretching for miles along the Indian Ocean or |
| forest elephants of South Africa. The entire area | | | | enjoy its safe swimming areas. At night, Plettenberg |
| teems with birdlife. Nearly 300 species are to be found | | | | Bay is alive with pubs, night-spots and fine restaurants. |
| in the great variety of habitats ranging from fynbos to | | | | A wide range of accommodation offers luxury hotels, |
| forest to wetlands. | | | | exclusive country retreats, cosy bed and breakfasts, |
| No less than ten important nature reserves embrace | | | | self-catering chalets and excellent camping facilities . |
| the varied ecosystems of the area as well as unique | | | | |