Kurland Hotel

Birds of Eden

by mvtouring

Located just outside of Plettenberg Bay you will find the world’s largest free flight bird aviary, the Birds of Eden Sanctuary. This unique two hectare dome which spans a gorge of beautiful indigenous forest, offers a truly unique and African experience. Some 100 species of incredible African birds are housed at the Birds of Eden Sanctuary, some endangered. As a visitor to the Birds of Eden Sanctuary you will feel as though you are truly in the wild with hundreds of birds swooping, flying and calling around you. Beware as one of them might just decide to come and rest on your shoulder. It happened to me and it frightened me half dead!
The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall as well as an amphitheatre, which has the ability to seat over 200 visitors for interesting talks and displays. Visitors can also enjoy a snack at one of the sanctuary’s eateries whilst watching birds like the African Grey Parrot and the Blue Headed Pionus dart about the forest.
There are 1.2 kilometres of wooden canopy walkway hanging in the clouds to lead you through this beautiful place and to bring you close to the variety of birds. It sounds like a long walk, but there are benches everywhere where you can sit and rest if you feel so inclined and it is very easy to walk.

Cost Of Tickets
Adults - R115.00 to R125.00 depending on season
Child – R57.50 to R62.50 depending on season

Combo (Monkeyland and Birds of Eden)
Adults - R184.00 to R200.00 depending on season
Child – R92.00 to R100.50 depending on season

Plettenberg Bay

by linnyloo

""Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay)"

Plettenberg Bay is the jewel of The Garden Route. It's more than a village, less than a town. Plettenberg Bay is tranquil and charming, hospitable and rather special. Originally christened "Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay can now be accessed by first class national roads, by sea or by scheduled air flights.

Plettenberg Bay is characterised by sweeping, unspoilt golden beaches, a dramatic rocky peninsula, intriguing lagoons and estuaries, towering indigenous forests and unpolluted rivers and sea.
With its exceptional climate, and beautiful view sites over the Indian Ocean, Plettenberg Bay is perfect for tourists interested in exploring, watching or just lazing.

We have been to Plett for numerous family holidays, each one as super as the last!