Snorkeling in Pletternberg Bay, Garden Route,
Western Cape South Africa
Depth:
7- 9m (22-29ft)
Visibility:
5m (16ft)
Garden Route is a popular stretch of the south-eastern coastline of South Africa. It is sand-witched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It has a mild oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters and considered second mildest climate after Hawaii according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Clear and warm waters in Plettenberg Bay allow for a breathtaking snorkeling experience. The spot is a marvel of colorful soft corals, sponges, anemones with an abundance of marine life. Snorkeling at this spot is an all year activity although during the winter months it is more quiet.
No experience is needed to snorkel the amazing waters with snorkeling depths standing in between 7-9 m/22- 29 ft and visibility standing between 5 m/ 16 ft. Best snorkeling months are September through to October.
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Garden Route is a popular stretch of the south-eastern coastline of South Africa. It is sandwitched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It has a mild oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters and considered second mildest climate after Hawaii according to the Guiness Book of Records.
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The Tsitsikamma area is a large wrapped with Afromontane forest and fynbos with deep river gorges flowing through to the sea forming spectacular waterfalls and deep kloofs. It is situated at the eastern edge of the Garden Route Between Nature's Valley and Eerste Riviera within the Tsitsikamma National Park.
The Tsitsikamma area is a large wrapped with Afromontane forest and fynbos with deep river gorges, flowing through to the sea and forming spectacular waterfalls and deep kloofs. It is situated on the eastern edge of the Garden Route Between Nature's Valley and Eerste Riviera within the Tsitsikamma National Park.
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Mossel Bay is a beautiful coast, located in between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, at 400 km/248 mi of distance both ways. It is surrounded by the sunbathed peninsula and the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. It offers a mild climate all year round making it a perfect winter break destination.The weather is influenced by the Aghulas current of the Indian Ocean and by the presence of the Outeniqua mountains.
Mossel Bay is a beautiful coast, located in between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, at 400 km/248 mi of distance both ways. It is surrounded by the sunbathed peninsula and the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. It offers a mild climate all year round, making it a perfect winter break destination.The weather is influenced by the Aghulas current of the Indian Ocean and by the presence of the Outeniqua mountains.
Garden Route is a popular stretch of the south-eastern coastline of South Africa. It is sand-witched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It has a mild oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters and considered second mildest climate after Hawaii according to the Guinness Book of Records.