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IT’S TIME TO REDISCOVER PLETT WITH THIS ULTIMATE
Garden Route bucket list
L
uckily, South Africa is
The charming coastal towns
swimming with seals, canyoning,
blessed with epic, world-
of Plettenberg Bay, Knysna,
marine tours, boat cruises, or
class tourist destinations,
Wilderness and Sedgefield are all
simply strolling the sandy lengths
the kind that attract a steady flow
a short drive from George Airport,
of several Blue Flag Beaches.
of foreign travellers under ‘normal’
approximately six hours drive from
Plett highlights include an
circumstances. Fortunate locals are
Cape Town and twelve hours drive
ethical wildlife experience at the
spoilt for choice when it comes to
from Johannesburg – perfect for
Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness &
planning a local breakaway.
a long weekend or an extended
One such famed attraction is
stay. But the veritable jewel in the
Rehabilitation centre. This not-
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for-profit organisation focuses on
South Africa’s verdant Garden Route
Garden Route crown is undoubtedly
– a spectacular stretch of coastline
Plettenberg Bay, affectionately
where you can learn about South
on the south-eastern shores of
known as Plett. It is not hard to
African wild cats and other local
the country that is peppered with
understand why, thanks to Plett’s
species. Conservation is key to
must-see sights and hotspots.
incredible natural surroundings,
Tenikwa, which runs rehabilitation
Spectacular views, misty indigenous
beautiful and pristine beaches,
and recuperation facilities where
forests, nature reserves, seaside
plentiful marine life, leisure
injured or abandoned wildlife can
resorts offering excellent cafés,
pursuits, adventure activities,
be rehabilitated according to strict
curio shops and fresh seafood, and a
wildlife sanctuaries and luxury
protocols, so that they are given a
wide selection of outdoor adventure
accommodation destinations.
second chance to be returned to
activities are just a few of the
When staying in Plett, the
reasons this southeast coast trail is
bucket list is endless. There
so well-loved.
are horseback safaris, guided
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education and offers daily tours
the wild where they belong. Ocean Blue Adventures offers a two-hour ecological adventure,
