10 reasons why you should visit Plettenberg Bay

Planning a South African road trip down the Garden Route? If you are, you may pass Plettenberg Bay — a town steeped in South African history.
Plettenberg Bay is blessed with pristine beaches, making it a popular destination for beach-goers. In fact, during the months of December and January, the town’s population of 44,000 swells nearly four times.
Grab a couple of friends, hire a car in South Africa, and explore what this Garden Route gem has to offer. Here are 10 reasons why you should visit Plettenberg Bay.

Please note that car hire Plettenberg bay is an option but most people would fly into George and pick up a vehicle there to travel the Garden Route.

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Jun 19, 2016 at 3:54am PDT

Beautiful bold clouds over Goose Valley golf course. ������ ⏩⏩@kollatjie ⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @colleenblaine #kollatjie_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett  #gardenroute

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Jun 6, 2016 at 4:29am PDT

A lovely perspective of the beautiful Keurbooms Strand. ������ ⏩⏩@travelafricastory⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @colleenblaine #travelafricastory_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett  #gardenroute

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Jun 8, 2016 at 1:17am PDT

Another magnificent capture by this talented photographer of the stunning Keurbooms strand. ������ ⏩⏩@sharynhodges ⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @colleenblaine #sharynhodges_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett  #gardenroute

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Jun 1, 2016 at 7:58am PDT

Beautiful moon rising over the ocean. The light on the water makes this shot! ������ ⏩⏩@robtraverssmith ⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @colleenblaine #robtraverssmith_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett  #gardenroute

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May 23, 2016 at 12:08pm PDT

The perfect light to capture the famous Arch Rock at Keurbooms. Have you thrown a stone through the hole at the top? ������ ⏩⏩@pavoviotti⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @colleenblaine #pavoviotti_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett  #gardenroute

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May 2, 2016 at 1:04am PDT

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Mar 19, 2016 at 6:51am PDT

Truly one of the most exciting things to witness along our coastline. The dolphins playing in the waves along #keurboomsbeach. ������ ⏩⏩@orcagirl ⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @colleenblaine #orcagirl_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett  #gardenroute

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Mar 2, 2016 at 2:24am PST

Exploring the Plett coastline ������ ⏩⏩@nicolelisascott ⏪⏪������ . ———————————- Visit their gallery for more awesome pics ———————————- . Tag us and follow us @showmeplett #showmeplett . Pic chosen by @Boogsgaga #nicolelisascott_smp ♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒♒ . #southafrica #southafricaza #thisissouthafrica #nature #mothernature #view #beautiful #landscape #plettenbergbay #plett #gardenroute

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Mar 3, 2016 at 3:03am PST

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Nov 21, 2015 at 12:00am PST

South Africa is extremely vast and the Garden route is no exception. George and Knysna are about 62km apart so car hire is always your best bet. No point in getting stuck without transport.