Plettenberg Bay offers a tempting mix of adventure & indulgence

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After hiking in the Robberg Nature Reserve, supping on the Keurbooms River, and sleeping in the wondrous Sky Villa Boutique Hotel, Sanet Oberholzer sees why 'Plett' is one of SA's most beloved holiday towns.

Situated just outside of Plettenberg Bay, the Keurbooms River Nature Reserve is a haven of dense forest of yellowwood, stinkwood, ironwood and western keurboom after which the river is named.

Of the 2.1, 5.5 and 9.2km hikes, I opted to do the longer one that wraps around the peninsula without the faintest idea what I was getting myself into. It was more spectacular than I could have imagined with views of Plett at the foot of the sea and an ocean breeze in the air, but be warned: the beauty comes at a price. You need to be prepared for a constant game of climbing up and down and up again.

The space is a delightful mix of unusual architecture, stunning art scattered throughout the hotel and a combination of both elegant and quirky dThe food alone is reason enough to visit Sky Villa. The new chef at the helm, Rich Rorich, is whipping up dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Using herbs and vegetables grown in the hotel's garden, the menus are seasonal, original and fresh.

 

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