De Hoop Nature Reserve
De Hoop Nature Reserve lies in the Overberg region of South Africa's Western Cape Province and near Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, as well as a three hours drive from Cape Town.
This versatile nature reserve offers a complete outdoor experience - sea, sand dunes, the vlei (A shallow, minor seasonal lake or a shallow natural pool of water in a low-lying, marshy ground.), a floral sensation of rare Fynbos plants, the Potberg Mountains and diverse wildlife such as Cape mountain zebras, eland, grey rhebok, bontebok, baboon and yellow mongoose. De Hoop is also home to the shy caracal and leopard.
Birders observe wading birds on the shores of the vlei while the mountains are home to endangered Cape vultures. Activities are diverse and guests choose between various day walks through the rich fynbos plains or along the deserted coastline, mountain biking along the many gravel roads and scenic game drives. Watch whales in season on the whale trail which offers an unforgettable experience. With five overnight stops, this unsurpassable hiking route stretches over 55 km, leads through lush Fynbos and offers stunning coastal views.
Lazing on the beach and snorkelling in the many turquoise rock pools is simply another way to pass a rewarding day.
While this diverse nature reserve offers a great choice of accommodation, day visitors are also welcome, and our restaurant is open daily.
Plettenberg Bay Country Club
This golf club in Plettenberg Bay has an award winning 18 hole golf course set in a private nature reserve. The highly rated course at Plettenberg Bay Country Club is a very popular tourist destination and easy to walk. The two main inclines can be observed from the veranda. Visitors are welcome.
With over 38 000 rounds played per annum, Plett Country Club is considered a "must play" course on the Garden Route. We invite you to come and experience our award winning golf course which has hosted masters of the sport from around the world!
The entire property is a proclaimed nature reserve – alien tree eradication plus the planting of indigenous trees creates a fine example of eco-sensitive management. This is no little seaside golf course; all greens and bunkers are to USGA specifications. The greens and fairways are on automatic sprinkler systems - The result is a golf course you will remember.
The Parkland Course has no intrusive houses or traffic noise and is populated mainly with indigenous flora and fauna. The natural beauty of the course has been carefully retained. Sightings of monkeys and birds, like the Knysna Loerie and woodpeckers, as well as the occasional deer are more likely to put you off your game.
- Length: 6057m (men) 5081m (ladies)
- Par / Rating: 72 / 71
- Designer: Robert Hawtree and upgraded by Robert O’Friel
- Opened: 1977
- Visitor Conditions: Recognised handicap for competitions
- Practice Facility: Pitching, Chipping and putting greens
Rob O’Friell golf course architect “extraordinaire”, fresh from his successes at River Club and Royal Johannesburg was given "Carte Blanche" to upgrade the design of greens and surrounds at Plettenberg Bay Country Club. During the contract his farsighted recommendations on certain water features and ponds were also implemented.
Lush Kikuyu grass fairways and bayview greens, recently over seeded to bent grass, provide golfers with an excellent playing surface on this park-like golf course. Despite intense competition from the beautiful white beaches of Plettenberg Bay and rolling surf, the club is busy and booking is essential.
Facilities
The clubhouse provides a great venue for all special functions and events big or small, such as: prize givings, birthdays, social gatherings, team building, conferences and many more corporate events, with the veranda overlooking the 18th green, offering the most beautiful vista. There is also a lounge area and a bar with a big screen TV.
The clubhouse has full change/shower facilities for men and women.
The proshop offers a wide selection of branded clothing and accessories.
Catering
Catering facilities provide a wide variety of menu choices for functions as well as specials for corporate and group events.
Dress Code
The Plettenberg Bay Country Club is of the opinion that all visitors and members are aware of what is an acceptable dress code on and off the course and are expected to dress accordingly.
