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The Van Plettenberg Monument

The Van Plettenberg Monument

During 1778, Governor Van Plettenberg visited many outposts in the Dutch Colony, on November 5th he arrived in Bahia Formosa (Beautiful Bay as named by early Portuguese Seafarers) and stayed overnight at the farm of Cornelius Botha in Piesang Valley . The following...

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Robert Leggat Sculptures & Foundry

Robert Leggat Sculptures & Foundry

About Robert Leggat & His ArtRobert Leggat, also known as Robbie, is a highly acclaimed South African sculptor, specializing in anatomically precise and emotionally expressive wildlife and nature-inspired works. His dedication to capturing the essence of his...

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A Weekend from Dad to Dad

A Weekend from Dad to Dad

It began early on a crisp Friday morning — one of those mornings that smell like possibility and coffee. We packed up and left Plettenberg Bay behind, bound for a weekend escape, just 180 kilometres down the coast. A short drive, really, but the kind that feels like...

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Where is Stof-fel?

Where is Stof-fel?

Where is your destination when you can find these wood carvings between sister hotels? The Bat Eared Fox, Gryphon, Elephant face and Snapping Turtle were done with a chain saw by the chap who installed the wooden staircase and pillars that hold up one of theae hotels....

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George

George

George, is a charming town nestled between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean. Known as the gateway to the Garden Route, it offers lush forests, scenic coastal views, and a mild climate. The town blends historical architecture with modern conveniences and is...

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Seweweekspoort Pass

Seweweekspoort Pass

The Seweweekspoort pass is probably the most beautiful 18 km stretch of gravel road anywhere in South Africa. With easy gradients, multiple river crossings, mind-boggling geology, camping and self catering accommodation all packed into an almost perfect micro-climate,...

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Penguin Release

Penguin Release

This is something to witness once in every few months in Plettenberg Bay as part of a rehabilitation initiative by the Nature’s Valley Trust, Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation and Awareness center, SANParks and Plett Birdlife. The birds are often found by people walking...

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Des Kleineibst

Des Kleineibst

I am a photographic artist living in Sedgefield on the Garden Route, South Africa. I have spent the past 40+ years honing my craft specializing in Automotive Photography for the Advertising Industry, leading to numerous local and international awards. In between my...

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