Reflections of the sky

This stunning photo was taken from The Baroness Boma and was such an amazing photo as the sky was mirrored in the dam next to the lodge.  Hilary the hippo is now living in this dam.  She seems to find it more peaceful here as her family is quite large.  She is the older sister of the Wonderful "Wet Clan" who all live in the Main Dam and travel around a lot at night.  Hilary is very calm and loves to sit and wallow quietly in the dam and watch guests having their diner in the Boma.

Animal numbers doubled at Plett Game Reserve

Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve has been really busy lately!  Many of our animals have grown and we have plenty of new arrivals too.  All the animal numbers have almost doubled and the crocodiles are doing very well. All this growth and abundance is due to good rain and lots of water in our dams to keep the grass quality good.

From next month, all the telephone lines above the ground will be buried and no lines will be visible anymore. The operation will take around 1 month to complete and will be really good for the giraffes who occasionally knock into the telephone wires.

Upcoming Cycle events in Plett

The Tour de Plett Cycle Festival is coming up soon.  

On Saturday 30 June 2012, it is the Mountain Bike Event in 70, 50 and 30km .

On Sunday 1 July 2012,it is the Road Event.

If you are planning to be in the area for these events, book now for accommodation and activities at Plett Game Reserve.  (Day visitors welcome too!)

All about our chickens

Our chickens provide great excitement to guests as they cluck around the shed looking for shrubs and insects.

They are great for keeping insects away and also we use their droppings for the garden fertilizer....that's another reason why gardens are growing so well.

The chickens' eggs are sold to our staff and are so natural and healthy to eat.

Blooming gardens at PBGR

At Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, our gardens are looking spectacular after the 44mm of rain we have had so far in April.  Our flowers are in bloom, the sun is shining and everything is GREEN GREEN GREEN!

Big Bodyboarding event coming to Plett in July.

Book now to stay at Plett Game Reserve and be near to the................

Wedge Classic

When: Dates to be confirmed (Tuesday, 10 July 2012 to Monday, 16 July 2012)
Where: Plettenberg Bay
Categories: Outdoor Events / Sporting Events

Wedge Classic

This is South Africa's biggest bodyboarding contest and Plett's longest running event!

As the 3rd and final events before the S.A Champs on the SA Body Boarding Association circuit with points counting towards the crowning of the SABA champions this is an event not to be missed.

The event expects to attract more than 150 entrants many of whom are South Africa's best bodyboarders. The contestants come from all around the country and are ready to battle each other for the coveted "King of the Wedge" title.

In addition to the bodyboarding, the South African Jet Ski Association will be having the 6th leg of their National Series in the Bay on Saturday the 16th. The race will include some of South Africa's best Jet Ski Racers, including 3 former world champions, 12 Riders who have represented South Africa internationally, and many other local riders. There are 6 different divisions with 3 races in each, so there will be 18 exciting and thrilling heats of top quality Jet Ski racing!

The Wedge in Plett is one of South Africa's most famous and desired bodyboarding venues and this event has a long standing tradition in South Africa. A firm favourite on the body boarding calendar. Come and support these contestants as the beach should be as busy as the waves.

Venue: The Wedge (Plettenberg Bay)
Rating: 5A
Classification: National Circuit
More Info: Telephone +27(0)82 321-8177

Please Note: Dates for this event to be confirmed.

PHOTO COMPETITION: WINNING PHOTO TAKEN AT PLETTENBERG BAY GAME RESERVE

A former NBC cameraman takes his camera around the world, capturing award after award.

By Dan England; "Gary E. Swanson shot this giraffe on the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve in South Africa. This photo won the Travel and Leisure November contest out of 4000 entries and was published in the March edition of the magazine." 

Taken from:  http://www.greeleytribune.com/article/20120329/OUTDOORS/703299955/1010&parentprofile=1010