Platbos Forest
An indigenous forest said to be the southernmost on the African continent, with trails and a forest maze among ancient Milkwood trees.
Platbos is an ancient indigenous forest growing on sand, believed to be the southernmost forest on the African continent. Ancient trees, including white Milkwoods over a thousand years old, form a canopy that blocks out the sky, and mosses cover the ground, creating a quiet atmosphere. The forest is managed by a private conservation organization. It has several marked trails of 30 minutes to 2 hours, a forest maze, and tree-planting projects you can take part in. It lies on a gravel road about 10 km east of Gansbaai. Entry costs a small fee, and simple wooden cabins in the forest offer accommodation.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Grootbos Private Nature Reserve
- Walker Bay Nature Reserve & Klipgat Cave
- Gansbaai Shark Cage Diving
- Dyer Island Marine Big Five Cruise
- Stanford
- Danger Point Lighthouse
- Klein River Lagoon
- Grotto Beach