Top 9 Wildlife Parks and Sanctuaries in Plettenberg Bay

1.Swim with Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61Our pick

From Central Beach, ride the Robberg Express to Robberg Marine Protected Area, home to about 8,000 Cape fur seals. Your guide provides a wetsuit, mask, and fins, then leads up to 30 minutes in the water. Guides such as Angelo and Claude are known for clear safety briefings and attentive help.

“An absolute must-do in Plettenberg Bay! 🦭✨ Swimming with the seals was an unforgettable experience – playful, curious, and completely magical. The guides were professional, friendly, and made us feel safe the entire time. The water was crystal clear, and being so close to these amazing animals was simply breathtaking. 100% recommended – definitely a highlight of our trip! 🌊🌟”

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2.Monkeyland Guided Tour in Plettenberg Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · from $24

Spend 45 minutes to an hour walking through Monkeyland’s 30-acre sanctuary near Plettenberg Bay. A guide explains the biology and behavior of more than 550 apes, monkeys, and lemurs from 11 species. Small groups of up to 16 make it easier to hear the commentary and watch the animals in spacious surroundings.

“What a great couple of hours exploring all 3 parks. Monkeyland - our tour guide Elano was very knowledgeable, educating us on the various primates within the sanctuary. Good to see the work being done to ensure the primates live a happy and safe life. Well done to all Read more”

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3.Swim with Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $51

You’ll launch from Hopwood Street with Offshore Adventures, ride a speedboat along the Plettenberg Bay coast, then snorkel near the Cape fur seal colony at Robberg Marine Protected Area. Guides such as Tristen have been praised for calm instruction. Gear, photos, and a 12-person maximum are included; drinks are not.

“Extraordinaire - a faire absolument. Même en août l’eau n’est pas trop froide. L’équipe est super ! Que de merveilleux souvenirs.”

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4.Monkeyland, Birds of Eden, Jukani – Animal Sanctuaries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 106 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $23Best value

Choose one sanctuary or visit all three near the Garden Route. Follow a one-hour Monkeyland guide through a 12-hectare forest, walk Birds of Eden’s 1.2-kilometer trail at your own pace, and join a 90-minute Jukani safari among rescued big cats and other wildlife.

“Tour war toll. Man kann es auch einfach am Eingang kaufen. Ganz spontan. Dann hat man alle Zeit der Welt die 3 Einrichtungen zu besuchen. Man muss gar nix vorher reservieren oder kaufen. Es verfällt auch nicht”

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5.Seal Colony Viewing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

From Central Beach, you’ll ride the Robberg Express through the surf to Robberg Marine Protected Area, home to 6,000 to 8,000 Cape fur seals. English and Afrikaans guides explain the colony while you watch seals swim, nap, and play near the boat. The trip includes boat transport and tour photos, with lockers available at the office.

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6.Swim with the Seals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

From Beacon Island Resort, a guide fits you with a wetsuit and snorkel gear before a fast boat ride to Robberg Nature Reserve. Spend about 30 minutes in the water near a colony of 6,000 to 8,000 Cape Fur Seals, or watch from the boat. Free photos follow the trip.

“Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis! Toll organisiert, super Schifffahrt mit dem schnellen Motorboot , nette Menschen und viele Robben, mit denen man unglaublich schön zusammen schwimmt! Die Naturkulisse ist atemberaubend 😄”

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7.Seal Swimming Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61Top rated

Meet at Hobie Beach for a 90-minute boat trip to the Robberg Cape fur seal colony. Your guide supplies a wetsuit, mask, fins, and life jacket before you spend 20 to 25 minutes in the water with curious seals. Guides including Jade and Ash help nervous swimmers, and free photos are available to download afterward.

“My kids and I had a fantastic time at this place. It was a great experience and definitely a must-visit when you’re in Plett.”

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8.Seal Viewing Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $32

Take a scenic boat ride from Beacon Island Hotel to Robberg Nature Reserve with an English- or Afrikaans-speaking guide. Watch Cape fur seals, cormorants, and Cape gannets in the wild, with possible whale and dolphin sightings. You can stay dry, store valuables in a locker, and receive free photos and videos afterward.

“It was a great activity. Prodive guides were extremely nice and professional. The boat ride was a lot of fun and it was beautiful to see so many seals in the colony, especially lots of puppies. I would definitely recommend the activity or the swim and totally recommend Prodive.”

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9.Cats in Conservation Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $104

Spend a full day at Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness Centre with an English-speaking guide and animal-keeping staff. You’ll see South Africa’s indigenous wild cats, visit areas closed to the general public, help with husbandry and enrichment, watch feedings, and walk through Tsitsikamma forest if weather allows. Breakfast, lunch, drinks, water, and rain gear are included.

“We very much enjoyed our day at Tenikwa. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate and we had lots of time to get up close with the animals and to watch them and learn about them. I was particularly pleased to see that the animals have it very good there with enough space and natural enclosures.”

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