8 days in Plettenberg Bay, Knysna & Addo Elephant National Park 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.

Attractions like Robberg Nature Reserve and Plett Puzzle Park make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Plettenberg Bay to Tsitsikamma National Park to see Suspension Bridge about 58 minutes away. The adventure continues: stroll through Birds of Eden.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Plettenberg Bay vacation builder website.

Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Knysna.

Enshrouded in lush indigenous forest and surrounding a scenic lagoon of the same name, the Garden Route town of Knysna has plenty to offer.

Attractions like Cango Caves and Knysna Heads make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Knysna side-trips: Wilderness (Kaaiman's River, Wilderness Beach, &more) and Oudtshoorn (Bella-Mia Pottery & Wilgewandel Holiday Farm). The adventure continues: stroll through Knysna Elephant Park, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Mitchell's Brewery, admire the striking features of St George's Anglican Church, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Knysna trip itinerary planning website.

Knysna is just a short distance from Plettenberg Bay. June in Knysna sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to drive to Addo Elephant National Park.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Addo Raptor and Reptile Centre and then walk around Parque Nacional dos Elefantes Addo.

You can plan Addo Elephant National Park trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.

Getting from Knysna to Addo Elephant National Park by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi; or fly. Traveling from Knysna in June, Addo Elephant National Park is little chillier at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can travel back home.