South Africa · KNYSNA AND PLETTENBERG BAY TOURS
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The lagoon, the Heads, a seal colony and a canopy of yellowwood forest all sit within half an hour of each other. Below are the bookings worth making around Knysna and Plett, with prices, minimum ages and fitness where it matters, and which ones still run when the weather turns.
Swim with Cape fur seals near Robberg Marine Protected Area on a guided snorkel in Plettenberg Bay, with gear and free photos included.
“Lovely experience swimming with the seals. The guide was very informative and explain things clearly. Highly recommended”
Zip through Knysna’s treetops on long cables over a gorge, up to 250m high. Small groups, safety gear included, about 2 hours.
“Very professional and such great guides they were funny knowledgeable smiley and lucus were fantastic we felt so safe and had loads of fun if you are ever in Knysna please check these guys out they the best in the business 🎉👌”
A 3-hour guided open-vehicle safari at Botlierskop near Mossel Bay, with big animals, 200+ bird species, and mountain views.
“Absolutely worth it! The Guides are incredibly nice and know everything about the animals. We saw all the different wild Animals just some meters away. A wonderful day with Lots to remember! Thanks again for the fantastic experience, especially to Silas 🍀”
Bloukrans Bungy in Plettenberg Bay: world's highest bungee plus zipline and a 216 m SkyWalk over Tsitsikamma. From $97.
“Amazing experience. Fun atmosphere on the bridge before the jump and reassuring instructors”
Bungy jump from 709 feet at Bloukrans Bridge, with zipline access, pendulum technology, winch recovery, and a 216m SkyWalk.
“Excellent and absolutely amazing experience - staff were so friendly and supportive and were all about the safety which was very reassuring for someone who had not bungee jumped before. Special shout out to John and Heavy - without these guys I would not have taken the leap!!”
Tsitsikamma canopy zipline in indigenous forest, 30m up, small groups of 8, 150 minutes, $55. Learn birdlife with expert guides.
“Unathi and Sibu were amazing tour guides. They were funny and set the vibe for an experience to remember for a lifetime. They are professional and I felt safe in their hands through the whole experience. It’s a must to check off of any list.”
Guided 75-minute Knysna Lagoon cruise to the Knysna Heads from Thesen Island. See birds and marine life, learn local stories for $31.
“Great value for money. Good overall experience; Highly recommended. The boat itself is quite basic (not fancy), but clean and operated by professional and friendly crew.”
A 3-hour canyoning trip in The Crags, Western Cape. Rappel waterfalls, jump into the river, then zip 98-foot into the canyon.
“Really fun experience! Everything is well organized - It‘s possible to rent some shoes if you don’t wanna wrack up your own (R140). After jumping in the wetsuits they help you get your helmet and your safety diaper on. A van will then bring you with your 2 guides to the CanyRead more”
A 2-hour Plettenberg Bay speedboat cruise with a beach launch, big-horizon whale watching, and plenty of dolphins, seals, and seabirds.
“Such a slick, well managed ride with delightful guides. We had a magical adventure hunting with dolphins and “playing” with a young humpbacked whale!”
Plettenberg Bay canyoning on a 2.5-hour adventure with abseils, zip-lines, optional cliff jumps, river swims, photos, and hot showers.
“Amazing experience with brilliant tour guides.. Surprisingly cheap for what you get”
2-hour game drive at Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve to spot rhinos and leopards, meet hippos and crocs, and enjoy ranger stories in 2,200 ha.
“The Safari was great, we saw a lot of animals and the guide was super nice and kommunicative. It was about a two hour tour, I wish we could stay a little longer like until three hours. Because it was just awesome to watch them!”
A 3.5-hour sunset game drive at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve near Mossel Bay, with snacks, a great guide, and birdwatching.
“We had a tour with Madeline and she was really great. We were able to see buffalos, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, one elephant and one lion. Would recommend to arrive early enough to have lunch at the restaurant at the same location. The food was great.”
Guided short canyoning near The Crags (Plettenberg Bay): abseil rappels, freshwater swims, and a 25m waterfall. Gear included.
“It was an unforgettable experience with magical views and adrenaline pumping jumps. Tebzzzz and Puna made us feel safe and made the experience super exciting and fun.”
A small-group Knysna sunset lagoon cruise with a live guide, views of the Knysna Heads, and optional oysters, snacks, and drinks.
“Our skipper was friendly and made the whole trip feel like a warm family gathering. A deffies must when visiting knysna. She gave a lot of interesting facts about the lagoon and had blankets available for incase it got cold.”
Knysna close-encounter whale watching from Thesen Harbour. A 2-hour boat trip for humpbacks and southern right whales plus dolphins.
“Weve seen 3 species of whales, the guide has great knowledge and the respekt naturę”
