Centrally situated in Plett, our popular backpackers is just a short walk from the main street. Stroll down the hill and you will find beaches stretching for miles. This is sun-soaking wave-catching territory, so don’t let it go to waste. Fully equipped and self-catering, Amakaya has 2 braai areas where doing it the South African way is mandatory. If you don’t know how, here’s your chance to learn. But if you’d rather go with the larger flow, head up to the deck where Pumba’s Pub and the games room will entertain you almost as much as the awesome views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, lagoon and ocean.

Our Adventure Centre is longing to get you out and about. Ask us 20 questions about how to have a good time in Plett and we’ll come back with 35 answers. In fact we are so proud of our spot that we’ll arrange for you to see it from all angles, including 10 000ft above. If you dare.You will find that here at our home you can relax and enjoy all the good things in life. Combined with our beautiful town Plettenberg Bay, you will never be bored. We have plenty of packages for larger groups or for the individual traveler. If you are the more relaxed type you can sit on our sun deck and sip on an ice cold drink soaking up some good South African sun.

Our little town is popular for having all sorts of sea life. The Southern Right Whale can be seen from our famous Lookout Rocks, also known as Whale Tail Point. If you are more adventurous our staff can assist you by booking you on a marine trip that will bring you up close and personal. You will also be entertained by loads of dolphins playing around the boat. The Robberg Peninsula is a nature reserve and national monument that lies about 8 km south of Plettenberg Bay, a prestigious coastal resort on South Africa's famous Garden Route. The fynbos-covered peninsula of Robberg, jutting into the sea, is a Plettenberg Bay trademark.

Monkey Land is a very unique primate sanctuary. Most of the primates were captive bred across the world before handed over to the professional staff and caretakers. Birds of Eden has a unique two hectare dome (the World’s largest) that spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall. Another feature is its amphitheatre, which has the ability to seat over 200 visitors. The sanctuary’s dome incorporates the ability to synthesise thunder and create short spells of rain from an irrigation system in the dome structure. Roofed viewpoints within the gorge have been erected for use during these brief rain storms.

Elephant Sanctuary is around the corner from our primate friends. With the educated staff your guided tour will let you have fun by riding on our enormous friends or just hold their trunks taking them for a stroll.

Rhino Base Camp is an exclusive and luxurious game reserve consisting of 1300 ha of mesmerizing natural beauty, and expertly situated about 15 minutes from Plettenberg Bay.

Bloukrans is the World’s Highest Commercial Bungy Jump at a whooping 216 m high! A proud record for South Africa and particularly, Tsitsikamma,  Plettenberg Bay, and the Garden Route. They also offer a Bridgewalking tour and a “200m Flying Fox” out onto the arch of Africa’s largest bridge.

Tandem Skydiving, parachuting, is one of the most thrilling experiences on the South African continent. Jumpers will be rewarded with one of the best arial views of the garden route on a 5 minute parachute ride back to earth. Jump with Skydive Plett, try Skydiving Tandem style with qualified instructors. Parachuting over the Garden Route.

And much much more...!

There are stretches of shorelines. Robberg Beach is a 4.5km beach where you can go for a romantic walk at sun down and just maybe be blessed by a school of dolphins...