Monkeyland
At Monkeyland near Plettenberg Bay the monkeys don't live in cages - they're free to swing in the forest. The sanctuary was the world’s first multi-specie primate sanctuary.
It opened its doors in 1998 and primates have since been able to live happily and safely in their natural habitat. There are all sorts of monkeys from all over the world, such as ringtail lemurs, white-handed gibbons, common marmosets and the common squirrel monkey, You can walk through the forest and watch the monkeys playing for hours.
Strandloper Middens
Middens (prehistoric refuse piles) and artefacts left by Early and Middle Stone Strandlopers were first discovered amongst the numerous caves and rock shelters on the Robberg Peninsula in 1880, and it is still considered one of the richest archaeological sites in South Africa.
To appreciate just why this site was so popular, South Africans take one of the three hiking trails which loop around the peninsula, and in season you may even see dolphins and whales from the viewpoints.
Matjes River Rock Shelter
This important archaeological cave site lies at the eastern end of Keurboomstrand near Plettenberg Bay, beyond Arch Rock. The cave floor deposits have yielded the usual finds of animal bones, beads, stone and bone tools (some 3 000 objects in all), which date back at least 100 000 years.
Even more significant is that graves with the remains of people who were the ancestors of the Khoisan have been found - about 200 of them. Outside the cave is a huge midden where the cave inhabitants threw fish bones and shells that made up the vast majority of their diet; a very old rubbish heap to some, but a treasure trove to others. Some items are displayed here, while the majority is kept in the National Museum in Bloemfontein.
Adventure Land
If you’re on holiday in the Plettenberg area during the summer months (September to April), then you are in luck! Adventure Land is a family-fun water park situated on a beautiful 24 hectare piece of land between Plett and Knysna. Here, you can expect an unforgettable day of fun and relaxation. The kids will have the best time on the multiple waterslides while you unwind with a picnic on the large lawns or one of the wooden decks. The water activities and playground are safe and suited to children of all ages, which makes it the perfect family outing.
The supertube is one of the most popular rides, with twists and turns that will keep you coming back for another ride. The Kamikazi slide is not for the faint-hearted, as it is designed for speed freaks. The Free Fall slide is a gut-wrenching 12m drop down into a pool of water, which is sure to have you screaming from excitement. There are also loads of kiddie pools and slides for the younger ones, as well as a mini-supertube for the more calm at heart.
Adventure Land also offers accommodation for guests, so be sure to make it one of your main stops on the Garden Route!
Many guests staying at their accommodation in Plettenberg Bay spend the whole day on the terrace, with there being little incentive to mov...
Bounded by Robberg Peninsula in the east and the Keurbooms River to the west, with the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains as interior backd...