The Definitive Guide to Activities in the Area of Nature's Valley, Plettenberg Bay Area, South Africa

CANOEING, KAYAKING AND BLACKWATER TUBING

The Groot River lagoon at Nature's Valley is suitable for canoeing, kayaking and sailing with a labyrinth of passageways for exploration. It is home to, among others, baboons, otters, and a large variety of wetland birds.

The Keurbooms River is an ideal water-skiing and canoeing venue. Contact Nature Conservation on 044-533-2125 for details or if you would like to hire canoes for the overnight canoe trail and stay-over in the Whiskey Creek hut. This overnight canoe trail is ideal for nature lovers and bird watchers. Boats may be launched at the river slipway situated next to the N2 bridge that crosses the river (Stanley Island turn-off).

ACTIVITY	AGENT	CONTACT INFO
Canoes, kayaks and sailing boats can be rented at reasonable prices near Nectar Cottage	National Parks Board	De Vasselot Nature Reserve 044-531 6835.
Trips with an Indian Canoe including bird watching, swimming and rides on a "foefie slide" up river.	Bitou Bird Adventures	044-535 9843 082-569 6274
Sea kayaking from Plettenberg Bay beach to the Robberg peninsula. Leisure canoeing with double Canadian or Indian canoes across lagoons and lakes. Trips available to an Oyster farm across the lagoon over the oyster beds. Diverse bird life. Buoyancy aids available in all sizes.	Dolphin Adventures	044-384 1536 083-590 3405 www.dolphinadventures.co.za
Tube down the Storms River from 8.30am to 2pm. Includes wetsuits, helmets, tubes, a trained guide and lunch.	Storms River Adventures	Tel: 042-541 1836 Tel/Fax: 042-541 1609 www.stormsriver.com
Canoe Safari: a 4-hour trip into the stunning Knysna forest.	The Adventure Centre	Tel: 083-260 7198 www.theadventurecentre.co.za

Nature's Valley Groot River lagoon