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Reservation places in Plettenberg Bay

Reservation places in Plettenberg Bay

South Africa would not be South Africa without animal reservation places. It is like on each corner of this country there will always be a reservation place waiting to be visited by you. This facts also applied for Plettenberg Bay, hence the name this city also has reservation sites for its natural beauty. If you are thinking about spending your holiday in Plettenberg Bay, then you should at least visit one of the reservation places of this city.

Located 8 kilometers south of Plattenberg Bay, you can see Robberg Nature Reserve, a remote rocky peninsula that considered as the most famous walking destination in Plattenberg Bay. Not only known as a good walking site from this site you can also see dolphins, whales, seals and sometimes sharks. There are 3 walking routes within this reservation area with different difficulty on each of them. Located near the ocean, the Robberg Nature Reserve is a good place for walking while enjoying the beauty of the sea and also the marine life that can be seen from here. This reservation place is one of the most recommended places to visit if you ever spend your holiday in Plettenberg Bay.

Moving on to the next destination place is the Birds of Eden. The Birds of Eden is the World’s Largest Dome that house large collections of free-flight African Birds. First opened in December 2005, there are more than 3.500 birds inside this sanctuary. While having its own collection, the Birds of Eden also allowed bird owner to release their bird in here. Located next to Monkeyland in the Crags 16 kilometers East of Plettenberg Bay, the Birds of Eden is open every day all year round and you can have either guided or non-guided walk in here. Visiting the Birds of Eden, you can expect to see large variety of birds roaming free within the dome. It is advisable to enjoy the sanctuary with a guided walk if you first visit this place, because you will be able to learn more about the bird species and the place to see your favorite birds. Experiencing the world’s largest bird sanctuary would be an unforgettable memory and the beauty of the birds will captivate your heart.

One more exciting reservation site in Plettenberg Bay is the Lawnwood Snake Park. Located at The Crags, Plattenberg Bay and open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM, The Lawnwood Snake Park is a snake paradise. A one hour guided tour is available and it will take you to see snake pit, a lizard enclosure, a large dome filled with South African exotic snakes and do not forget a giant python room. Not only covers the most exciting place inside the park, the guide will also provide you about ways to respond to an unexpected encounter with local snakes. It is pretty intriguing, right?! One thing you should remember if you want to visit this place is that the Lawnwood Snake Park only opens during summer season because following the snake is undergoing their hibernation time in winter season.