Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve
A rare private reserve on the Garden Route where visitors can see lions, rhinos and giraffes, offering a safari experience for those with no time to visit Kruger.
Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve lies about 10 km north of town and covers more than 2,000 hectares. Lions, white rhinos, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and various antelope roam free here. Visitors can take an open-vehicle game drive of about two hours, go horseback riding safari or stay in lodges within the reserve. It cannot match Kruger in scale or wildness, but it is a convenient alternative for travelers who are only exploring the Garden Route. Advance booking is required, and check the official website for prices.
Opening hours
Safari by session (reservation required)
Nearby sights
- Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
- Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
- Lookout Beach
- Plettenberg Bay
- Radical Raptors
- Knysna Elephant Park
- Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary
- Birds of Eden