2-stündige Wildtier-Beobachtungsfahrt im Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve

Several changes since our last visit but still an enjoyable two hour trip around the park. No longer offering horse riding which was enjoyable and all the big cats have gone. Just four of us on the safari which was a perfect number and the guide was knowledgeable and found most of the animals- hippo, elephants, giraffe ,wildebeest and numerous antelope species. We actually spotted the rhino on the way out. If you accept the reserve for what it is, then should be enjoyable for most people but if you want to see the Big 5 then you will need to travel to one of the big safari reserves.

It needs to be remembered this is a reserve, it's not wild country We came in via the main gate to quickly see giraffes and elephants, which was a bit of a surprise. It was then a bit of a drive, in an at times poor track, to the main building. It was also unsigned at a couple of key points, not helped by us being the only two people there. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, explaining how they use cattle that they can vaccinate to help with tick control. I also guess it's a revenue stream. There's the usual mix of antelope, zebra etc. They've also got some elusive giraffes, nine elephants, a rhino, a couple of hippos, and it's a nice site. It would probably not have been as good if it hadn't just been the two of us. They apparently used to have lions but no longer. I'm not convinced it's got the scope for that. And they also have a slightly odd crocodile area, a pond within a rampart. I get that they can't put them near the nearby river but I don't really get why they are there at all. It's not a safari, it's wild ish animals in a large area and it's decent for what it is, considering how far west this is

Unfortunately, a big disappointment. We have visited game drives before; however, this was not a highlight. The resort itself is very outdated and without guests. Upon arrival, I had already wondered why the resort itself is not really fenced. After the tour it was clear to me: there are not enough wild animals ;-) We only saw Zebras, Ostrich, Blue Wildebeest, 5 Giraffes and 5 Elephants. Two hippos were in the river. Afterwards an endless drive over jogging track to caged crocodiles. Unfortunately no experience for us. Not recommended at all with children, as the tour was not designed interesting and dragged out by the crocodile visit. The guide gives the impression that this is his 1,000 tour and he just presses play.