Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is the biggest game reserve in the Southern Cape, with more than 2200 ha spread out across the hills above the scenic Garden Route coastline. With its breathtaking views across the Bay of Beauty, its abundance of wildlife, superb facilities for day and overnight visitors and warm African hospitality, it offers an exciting child-friendly safari experience in a non-malaria area with an excellent chance of spotting four of Africa's Big Five - buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino. Just 12 km from Plettenberg Bay, one of the most popular and beautiful holiday destinations on South Africa's Garden Route coast, Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is easily accessible for day visitors who want a big game viewing experience in an open 4x4 vehicle or on a guided horseback safari, or for those looking for an African safari getaway in a luxury 4-star lodge. The reserve boasts a diversity of natural biomes, including fynbos, grasslands and indigenous forests, and the property is the natural confluence of the Keurbooms and Palmiet Rivers. Over 35 species of game, including lion, rhino, giraffe, hippo, crocodiles, buffalo and a large variety of antelope roam free in their natural habitat which is also home to more than 101 different bird species. It is the biggest sanctuary in the area for the endangered white rhino. Accommodation is provided in the Baroness Luxury Safari Lodge, a beautiful colonial-style lodge. Each of the 10 spacious luxury rooms opens onto the picturesque gardens with their indigenous plants, cool verandas, courtyards and quaint plunge pool. There are six double suites, three family rooms and one twin room. Guests have the choice of daily game viewing experiences with a ranger in a 4x4 vehicle or on horse back.

Plettenberg Bay is a beautiful seaside town in the centre of South Africa's world famous Garden Route, a comfortable five-hour drive from Cape Town. The temperate climate of Plettenberg Bay, or Plett as it is known by the locals, makes it a popular holiday destination for local and international visitors alike. The average minimum temperature is 13 ºC while the average maximum temperature is 22 ºC. Moreover, Plett does not experience the severe windy conditions common to the Eastern Cape regions and averages only four rainy days a month! Plett lives up to its reputation for being a top family holiday destination with its exquisite scenery, beautiful white sandy beaches, outstanding water sports, great shops and excellent restaurants. There is something for everyone, and popular activities include close encounters with whales and dolphins, walking hand-in-trunk with elephants, scenic day-drives, cheese and wine-tasting and numerous adventure activities.

Once in Plettenberg Bay, travellers have a short 15 minute journey to Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. Stay on the N2 and head in an easterly direction towards Keurbooms. Just past the Bitou River Bridge turn left at the Wittedrift / R340. Follow the R340 up to Uplands for 12Km, where Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve is sign posted. Turn right onto the gravel road and you will be at the Reserve within minutes!