Things to do in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay

The Crags is well loved amongst travellers for its convenient location along South Africa’s popular Garden Route, providing a central base from which to explore the variety of animal parks, Nature Reserves, out-door adventure activities and white sandy beaches this area has to offer

The Crags itself lies at the heart of Plettenberg Bay’s newly established wine route, with 5 boutique wine estates being within a short distance of Amara’s gates. (Kay & Monty Vineyards, Newstead, Bramon, Redford Lane Wines and Lodestone)

Within 15 min scenic drive

  • Monkey Land
  • Birds of Eden
  • Elephant Sanctuary
  • Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
  • Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness and Rehabilitation Centre
  • Africanyon River Adventure
  • Hog Hollow Horse Riding

Within 30 – 60 min scenic drive

  • Whale & Dolphin watching
  • Swimming with Seals, Sardines or Sharks
  • Deep Sea fishing & River fishing
  • Ocean Kayaking & River Canoeing
  • Robberg Nature Reserve
  • Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve
  • Tsitsikamma National Park & Storms River
  • Canopy Tree Tours
  • Bungy Jumping (highest bridge jump in the world!)

Beaches within 20 -30 min scenic drive

  • Nature’s Valley
  • Keurboomsstrand
  • Plettenberg Bay

Golf Courses within 20min scenic drive

  • Goose Valley Golf Course
  • Plettenberg Bay Country Club Golf Course

Shopping & Restaurants

  • Local Shops & Farm stall 10 – 15 min drive
  • Local Vineyards for lunch within walking distance
  • Plettenberg Bay itself is 25 km away and has all the major retail & grocery stores, as well as exclusive boutiques & markets