Activities
activities at emily moon
Please book at least 24 hours in advance / Available to lodge guests only
CANOE ALONG THE BITOU RIVER
Take a leisurely canoe ride on the Bitou River while enjoying the
prolific birdlife, breathtaking scenery and fresh air.
Canoes are provided by Emily Moon River Lodge
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Enjoy Plett’s picturesque views and trails from your bike. There are
a variety of routes around the area to choose from, covering coastal
and mountain regions, specially tailored to your style and fitness
level.
Contact us for more info.
FULL BODY MASSAGE
Enjoy a full body massage in the comfort of your own room.
Traditional massage combined with an integrated combination of techniques to assist in restoring the body’s natural balance and a general sense of well being. Only top quality South African organic base oils and essential oils are used.
PRICE: R800 for a
IN-ROOM DINING
Book a romantic and exclusive dinner for two! Order off Emily’s
menu and enjoy an intimate and private dining experience with the
one you love in the comfort of your own room.
Please book at least one day in advance
PRICE: 15% surcharge on meal
FISHING ON THE BITOU RIVER
Enjoy a morning or afternoon fishing our beautiful Bitou River.
Fishing rod hire: R150 for two hours
Golf courses
PLETTENBERG BAY COUNTRY CLUB
Course designed by Robert Hawtee
Type – Parklands
Holes – 18
Par – 72
Fairway Grass – Kikuyu
Length – 6260m
Tel: +27 44 533 2132
www.pbcc.co.za
GOOSE VALLEY GOLF CLUB
Course designed by Gary Player Design Co.
Type – Combination links & Parklands
Holes – 18
Par – 72
Fairway Grass – Kikuyu. Greens – USA Bent Grass
Length – 5906m
Tel: +27 44 533 5082
www.goosevalleygolfclub.com
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE – KNYSNA
Course designed by Ron Fream
Type – Links
Holes – 18
Par – 72
Fairway Grass – Kentucky Blue & Rye
Length – 5963m
Tel: +27 44 302 5300
www.pezulagolf.com
Plettenberg Bay Beaches
CENTRAL BEACH
This is the buzziest beach in Plett and the starting point for marine safaris, dive charters and ocean kayaking tours. Facilities include restaurants, bars, public toilets and the local National Sea Rescue Station.
ROBBERG BEACH
If you want to go for a walk, choose Robberg Beach which stretches from the Robberg Peninsula to Beacon Island. Facilities include public toilets and various parking areas. Robberg Beach is 2km from Plettenberg Central.
KEURBOOMSTRAND BEACH
This beach is considered a little wilder than the others but is equally beautiful. Facilities include a restaurant, public toilets and parking. Keurboomstrand Beach is 10km from Plettenberg Central.
Adventure sport
BOATING AND SAILING
The bay is the perfect place for Hobie Cat sailing, surfing, wave- skiing and bathing. Power boats can be launched from Central Beach. Contact the Ski Boat Club +27 44 533 2941. Yachts can be launched from Hobie Beach while the Keurbooms River is ideal for water-skiing and canoeing. At the end of the day, enjoy a sunset cruise on the river or the sea.
Contact Nature Conservation +27 44 533 2125 for more details or if you would like to hire canoes for the canoe trail and overnight stay in the Whiskey Creek hut. The canoe trail will interest nature lovers and bird watchers alike and canoes leave the river slipway, situated next to the N2 bridge that crosses the river at the Stanley Island turn-off.
WHALE WATCHING
The marine life is spectacular and of course there are the whales. Take a cruise in the bay and get close to the giants of the ocean. Ocean Blue is a licensed SABBWWA permit holder and is allowed to approach whales from 50 metres instead of the usual 300 metres. If the whales are feeling friendly, you’ll have the experience of a lifetime.
Tel: +27 44 533 5083
KAYAKING
Have you ever kayaked with dolphins or amongst seals? Now’s your chance. An experienced guide will take you on an unforgettable kayaking trip from Central Beach to the seal colony in the Robberg Nature Reserve.
Tel: +27 44 533 5083
STORMS RIVER TUBING
Go tubing down Storms River with Storms River Adventures. This company also organises boat cruises, mountain biking trips, snorkel trails, guided hikes and the intriguing Tsitsikamma Woodcutter’s Journey.
Tel: +27 42 281 1836
DEEP SEA FISHING
Treat the family to a day out in the deep to investigate the mysteries of the ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, seals and a variety of marine birds.
Tel: +27 82 534 2029
Treat the family to a day out in the deep to investigate the mysteries of the ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, seals and a variety of marine birds.
Tel: +27 82 534 2029
BUNGEE JUMPING
The highest commercial bungee jump in the world is at Bloukrans River Bridge. The height is 216m with a 7 second free fall. Can you resist it?
FaceAdrenalin
Tel: +27 71 109 6872 / +27 71 248 5959 or +27 42 281 1458
TSITSIKAMMA TREETOP CANOPY TOURS
These eco-tourism tours are the first of their kind in Africa. The tour involves traversing from one platform to the next along a steel cable which is up to 30 metres above the ground. The tour takes approximately 3 hours and offers a fascinating insight into the eco-life of the forest.
Tel: +27 42 281 1836
MOUNTAIN BIKING
The Harkerville Cycle Route is a popular mountain biking trail. Permits and maps are available at the ‘Garden of Eden’, which is situated about 17kms from Plettenberg Bay on the N2 highway. The trails vary in difficulty and other guided biking trails are also available.
Trails and guided mountain bike rides are also available at Emily Moon River Lodge.
Outeniqua Biking Trails
Tel: +27 44 532 7644
HORSE TRAIL
Experience the Tsitsikamma forest on horseback. Hog Hollow Horse Trails offer magnificent views of the mountains, the forest and the ocean, whilst riding through grassy fields, indigenous fynbos, local vineyards and along old woodcutters’ forest trails.
Hog Hollow Country Lodge
Tel: +27 44 534 8879
HIKING & NATURE WALKS
Robberg Guided Walks organise a variety of hikes and walks of varying distances and difficulty. These include the 45 minute walk, the 2 hour walk and the 9.2km or 4 hour walk.
For the whole family
MONKEYLAND
MonkeyLand is the world’s only multi-specie, free roaming primate sanctuary and is home to varied species of monkeys from different continents, which were captive-bred prior to their release. MonkeyLand is 16kms east of Plettenberg Bay and offers guided tours conducted by game rangers.
Tel: +27 44 534 8906
BIRDS OF EDEN
As the world’s largest free-flight bird aviary (50m high, covering 23 000 square metres of forest), Birds of Eden houses more than 3 500 birds of more than 280 species, with the main focus being on African birds.
Tel: +27 44 534 8906
TENIKWA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Sunrise Cheetah Walk invites you to accompany Tenikwa Cheetahs on their daily exercise walk through the indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest and Cape Floral Fynbos. A unique experience. Departs daily at 07h30.
Tel: +27 44 534 8170
ELEPHANT SANCTUARY
Walk, ride and experience elephants as never before. Your guide will impart fascinating information that will deepen your understanding of these magnificent beasts. Hourly daytime tours start at 8am.
Tel: +27 44 534 8145
LAWNWOOD SNAKES
Lawnwood Snake Sanctuary offers hourly informative, interactive tours for any ages with over 100 snakes and other reptiles to see.
Tel: +27 44 534 8056
TOWNSHIP TOURS
Ocean Blue Adventures and the Qolweni Community Development Trust invite guests to experience the Qolweni Community settlement, which is surrounded by breathtaking views of the Tsitsikamma Mountains.
Tel: +27 44 533 5083
BIRDING & NATURE WALKS
Colin Wylie, of Garden Route Walks, has a phenomenal and admiral passion for nature and bird life. He focuses primarily on the remarkable and diverse beauty Southern Africa has to offer, and in particular the Garden Route, covering a huge variety of experiences for his clients to witness and remember forever!
Contact Emily Moon for bookings
Book your Emily Moon experience now
Email: info@emilymoon.co.za | Telephone: +27 44 501 2500
Rietvlei Road, Plettenberg Bay | GPS 34° 0041 South / 23° 2219 East
