Bird Villa Guide Book
Sightseeing
With the largest free-flying aviary around, this is a wonderful place to take an easy stroll. Great for all ages, easy and every time you go you see something different so good for return visitors too.
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Vogels van Eden
With the largest free-flying aviary around, this is a wonderful place to take an easy stroll. Great for all ages, easy and every time you go you see something different so good for return visitors too.
The animals are free-roaming so you literally walk through their home. This is a guided tour and is fascinating, easy, and fun for all ages. You will probably never get this close to these kinds of animals in your life...a must do!
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Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
The animals are free-roaming so you literally walk through their home. This is a guided tour and is fascinating, easy, and fun for all ages. You will probably never get this close to these kinds of animals in your life...a must do!
We'll help you make a reservation as this sells out. If you are coming during Xmas, we will make it months ahead! This is a beautiful morning or afternoon out on the water and you never know what you'll come across.
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Ocean Safaris Whale and Dolphin Watching
1 Hopwood StWe'll help you make a reservation as this sells out. If you are coming during Xmas, we will make it months ahead! This is a beautiful morning or afternoon out on the water and you never know what you'll come across.
If you are looking for Adrenaline, this is it! Reservations are a must and if you are visiting during Xmas/Holidays, let us know and we'll help you make your reservation far in advance. Climb rock faced cliffs or ziplining/canyoning/abseiling... if it's adrenaline you are looking for, this is it!
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Africanyon River Adventures
Monkeyland RoadIf you are looking for Adrenaline, this is it! Reservations are a must and if you are visiting during Xmas/Holidays, let us know and we'll help you make your reservation far in advance. Climb rock faced cliffs or ziplining/canyoning/abseiling... if it's adrenaline you are looking for, this is it!
Experience the countryside (and even the wineries) via horseback. These are the best horses and the most beautiful trails in the area. You can even go on a carriage ride if horseback doesn't suit you.
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Hog Hollow Horse & Carriage Trails
Kurland ParkExperience the countryside (and even the wineries) via horseback. These are the best horses and the most beautiful trails in the area. You can even go on a carriage ride if horseback doesn't suit you.
Knysna Elephant park is located by Plett (actually not in Knysna). We recommend if you've never been up close and personal with an elephant, this is an absolute must! It's a rescue and these beautiful beasts now have a much better life.
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Knysna Elephant Park
Knysna Elephant park is located by Plett (actually not in Knysna). We recommend if you've never been up close and personal with an elephant, this is an absolute must! It's a rescue and these beautiful beasts now have a much better life.
This is located across from the Knysna Elephant Park so plan to do both! This is a wonderful bird rescue and they even have "flight displays" where rescues show you what they can do. These birds are loved and given homes because they cannot be released. They also do rehab birds to be released into the wild where they can, it's a great place to visit, you'll leave with a new respect for these winged creatures.
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Raptor Rescue Plett
This is located across from the Knysna Elephant Park so plan to do both! This is a wonderful bird rescue and they even have "flight displays" where rescues show you what they can do. These birds are loved and given homes because they cannot be released. They also do rehab birds to be released into the wild where they can, it's a great place to visit, you'll leave with a new respect for these winged creatures.
This is a local favorite and a beautiful place. Even those not crazy about snakes, will come away with a new respect for these misunderstood creatures. There are also other reptiles, some of which you can touch, all within a park like setting...beautiful. It's located close to the wineries so make a day out of it!
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Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary
2 the cragsThis is a local favorite and a beautiful place. Even those not crazy about snakes, will come away with a new respect for these misunderstood creatures. There are also other reptiles, some of which you can touch, all within a park like setting...beautiful. It's located close to the wineries so make a day out of it!
Robberg Nature Reserve is just a few minutes drive from Bird Villa. There are picnic tables so even for the "non-hikers" there is a reason to go. Many of the longer trails are un-even and can be rocky/slippery so caution if you're planning a hike. This is a BIG draw to people and is worth a visit....for a several hour hike or even just a short stroll!
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Robberg Nature Reserve
Robberg Nature Reserve is just a few minutes drive from Bird Villa. There are picnic tables so even for the "non-hikers" there is a reason to go. Many of the longer trails are un-even and can be rocky/slippery so caution if you're planning a hike. This is a BIG draw to people and is worth a visit....for a several hour hike or even just a short stroll!
The Crags is an area just 10-15 minutes from Plett Central. Here you'll find the best local wineries, horseback riding, and several of the animal rescues and local adventures.
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The Crags, Plettenberg Bay
N2The Crags is an area just 10-15 minutes from Plett Central. Here you'll find the best local wineries, horseback riding, and several of the animal rescues and local adventures.
Neighborhoods
The airport road (now paved) has a nice Farm Stall for fresh veggies, Ouland Royale which is a quaint place to eat and has a unique shop and if you keep your eyes open-there are a male and female ostrich and 2 donkeys on one of the properties. This is a popular road to bypass the N2, especially when coming to stay at Bird Villa or to hike around Robberg!
Plettenberg Bay's Airport Road
Plettenberg Bay's Airport RoadThe airport road (now paved) has a nice Farm Stall for fresh veggies, Ouland Royale which is a quaint place to eat and has a unique shop and if you keep your eyes open-there are a male and female ostrich and 2 donkeys on one of the properties. This is a popular road to bypass the N2, especially when coming to stay at Bird Villa or to hike around Robberg!
Plettenberg Bay is "the spot" for holiday makers and it's a dream to live here! There is so much to do and it's a central location. Blue Flag beaches, Robber Nature Reserve, oceans filled with dolphins and great restaurants...it's a wonderful place!
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Plettenberg Bay
1 Crescent StreetPlettenberg Bay is "the spot" for holiday makers and it's a dream to live here! There is so much to do and it's a central location. Blue Flag beaches, Robber Nature Reserve, oceans filled with dolphins and great restaurants...it's a wonderful place!
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Visiting during the Holidays
If you are visiting during holidays-let us pre-book for you! Many things require reservations AND sell-out so don't let that ruin your holiday. When you book with us we are your personal concierge and will help you have the best holiday possible!
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SUMMER Packing
No need to overpack for Summer. Remember that Summer here is November-December-January so that's when it's HOT! We provide you with beach bags, beach chairs, games, towels, etc so no need for those bulky items. Just bring your bathing suits, sundresses & sandals, guys-shorts and tees + a polo shirt (with a collar in case you're "dressing up"). Any questions, just ask, that's what we're here for!
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FALL/WINTER Packing
Fall & Winter can get quite chilly so be prepared! Layering is the way to go as the day can start out chilly and end up hot in the sun. Make sure you pack great layering pieces, a good jacket and even a beanie if you're planning on doing outdoor activities as that will keep you comfortably warm. Bring a backpack/day pack so you have a place to shed those layers if you need to! Any questions, just ask, that's what we're here for!
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Options
Unless you are stying within walking distance to everything you want, you'll need some type of transportation. Again if you are visiting during holiday season, you must PRE-ARRANGE your transport. Some options are:
-Scooter Rental
-Car Rental
-Private Transportation (best for groups)
Let us know what you need and we can get a quote for you.
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Kid Friendly
Most everything in Plett is "kid friendly". There are only a few adventures/sightseeing places that are not and we'll help guide you.