🇿🇦 Robberg Nature Reserve – Garden Route’s Hidden Gem

📍 Location: Coastal tip of Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape. 🕒 Hours: Closes at 6 PM (winter). 🎟️ Entry Fee: R65 (~$3.50). 🥾 Hiking Trails 1️⃣ Gap Circuit 2 km | 30 mins Short & scenic—cliffside ocean views. 2️⃣ Witsand Circuit (⭐ Best Pick!) 5.5 km | 2–3 hrs Passes seal colonies, dunes & "The Island" (a tidal sandbar with wooden stairs—must-explore!). 3️⃣ Point Circuit 11 km round-trip to The Point—for hardcore adventurers! 🌊 Highlights 🦭 Seals Galore! Hundreds basking/swimming along the coast. 🐬 Dolphin Spotting: Frequent sightings offshore (see pic 👆). 🏝️ The Island: Walk this ephemeral sand bridge at low tide—Indian Ocean horizons await! 🐋 Stranded Whale: A young humpback (rescued then euthanized May 2025) still rests near The Island—strong odor remains. 🏠 Stay Overnight? Fountain Shack: Basic 8-bed hut atop cliffs (steep access!). BYO everything—true wilderness vibes. #SouthAfrica #PlettenbergBay #GardenRoute #Robberg #Whales #Seals #Dolphins