5 days in Plettenberg Bay Itinerary

As one of South Africa's most popular beach destinations, the resort town of Plettenberg Bay comes to life in December and January, when the holiday homes fill up with domestic tourists and foreigner visitors.

Get out of town with these interesting Plettenberg Bay side-trips: Storms River bridge (in Port Elizabeth), Tsitsikamma National Park (Suspension Bridge & Tsitsikamma Forest’s Big Tree) and Knysna (Garden Route National Park, Knysna Heads, &more). There's still lots to do: stroll through Birds of Eden, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Christopher Catholic Church, learn about winemaking at Plettenvale Wines, and trek along The Dolphin Trail.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Plettenberg Bay vacation planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.