The Garden Route has a
Mediterranean Maritime climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to
chilly winters. It is one of the richest rainfall areas, most of which
occurs in the winter months, brought by the humid sea-winds from the
Indian ocean. Any time of the year is good for visiting the area,
depending if you enjoy a peaceful retreat during the winter months or a
bustling holiday destination during the summer. Originally christened "Bahia
Formosa" (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay
can now be accessed by first class national roads, by sea or by scheduled
air flights.
The
area is of course a sports paradise and boasts fabulous trails for hikers,
mountain bikers, horse riders and canoeists. The highlight of the area is
undoubtedly the rivers, beaches and the bay with its ideal conditions for
all facets of watersports, including sailing in the safe waters of the
Bay, superb rock and surf fishing and scuba diving spots. Alternately one
can simply stroll along its clean, sandy beaches stretching for miles
along the Indian Ocean or enjoy its safe swimming areas. At night,
Plettenberg Bay is alive with pubs, night-spots and fine restaurants. A
wide range of accommodation offers luxury hotels, exclusive country
retreats, cosy bed and breakfasts, self-catering chalets and excellent
camping facilities .
NutShell can tailor a customised incentive tour, for any size group, to suit your exact requirements, or choose an itinerary from our selection of corporate budget to luxury incentive packages.