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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Robberg Peninsula

Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 3 2026

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Robberg Peninsula

A coastal nature reserve near Plettenberg Bay with three looped trails of about 2, 5.5 and 9 km around a rocky peninsula. Paths cross boardwalks, sand dunes, a swimming beach and boulder scrambles, with seal colonies visible below the cliffs.

Highlights

  • The Point rock scramble
  • Witsand dune and beach
  • Seal colony from above

Good to know

  • Long loop about 9 km, 3-5 hours
  • Entrance fee about R75 per person
  • Fully exposed, no shade or water

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