Robberg Nature Reserve
Robberg Nature Reserve
Fynbos biome · Cape clawless otter · Southern right whale
From R 1,560 a night
Inside park
Where to stay in and near Robberg Nature Reserve
Peninsula seal colony
Western Cape, South Africa
Malaria-free
About Robberg Nature Reserve
Robberg is a rocky peninsula at Plettenberg Bay, a CapeNature reserve and a component of the Cape Floral Region World Heritage Site, with a Cape fur seal colony on its southern cliffs, southern right whales in winter, dolphins most days and Stone Age caves. The circular walks run from two to four hours over the peninsula's spine and back along the beach at the Island. It is the best walk on the Garden Route for the effort involved, and Plettenberg Bay's accommodation is ten minutes away.
Read the guide: Sleeping in the Fynbos: The CapeNature Guide
Things to do: Cultural activities · Fishing · Hiking · Surfing · Whale watching
Where you can stay: Camping · Chalets · Nearby B&Bs
Wildlife near Robberg Nature Reserve
What people record most across Western Cape. Past sightings, never a guarantee.
From iNaturalist records across Western Cape, not confirmed sightings inside this reserve.
Stay in & near Robberg Nature Reserve
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Getting there
One stay we sell in Robberg Nature Reserve. Tap the pin for the listing.
34.1045° S, 23.3963° E50 km from Cape TownOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
Why book here
Your stay helps keep Robberg Nature Reserve wild
Wild places survive when the communities around them earn more from protecting wildlife than from anything that would replace it. Every stay you book through Spekboom carries a conservation contribution built into the price, never added on top, so choosing where you sleep becomes a way to fund the people and projects keeping this landscape intact.
- Built into every booking
- A conservation share
- Where it goes
- Local causes & communities
Robberg Nature Reserve: your questions
Where is Robberg Nature Reserve?
Robberg Nature Reserve is in Western Cape, South Africa.
Is Robberg Nature Reserve malaria-free?
Yes. Robberg Nature Reserve is in an area recorded as malaria-free, which is why it is a common choice for families with young children and for a first safari. Malaria risk can shift with the season and the year, so confirm current advice with a travel clinic before you go.
What wildlife can you see near Robberg Nature Reserve?
In Western Cape, commonly recorded species include animals such as Cape Dwarf Chameleon, Cape Fur Seal, Southern Right Whale, Cape Grysbok and birds including Agulhas Long-billed Lark, Red-necked Phalarope, Northern Giant Petrel, based on iNaturalist occurrence data. These reflect the wider province, not confirmed sightings inside the reserve.
Do you need a permit to visit Robberg Nature Reserve?
Day visitors need a permit for most CapeNature reserves, and CapeNature encourages buying permits in advance to avoid disappointment at the gate. If you are staying overnight, your accommodation booking covers your stay, but check your confirmation for any extra permit requirements such as hiking trails.
How do you book a stay at Robberg Nature Reserve?
Request CapeNature cottages and campsites on Spekboom. We confirm with CapeNature, then you pay on Spekboom.
When is the best time to visit Robberg Nature Reserve?
The best time to visit Robberg Nature Reserve is Sep-Apr (flowers Aug-Oct).
What is there to do at Robberg Nature Reserve?
Popular activities at Robberg Nature Reserve include cultural activities, fishing, hiking, surfing, whale watching.
Where can you stay in Robberg Nature Reserve?
Places to stay inside Robberg Nature Reserve include Robberg Nature Reserve. Request them on Spekboom and pay once your dates are confirmed. Every booking funds conservation.
Parks near Robberg Nature Reserve
The closest parks and reserves. Distances run centre to centre, as the crow flies.
Keurbooms River Nature Reserve
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A forested river gorge above Plettenberg Bay
Malaria-free
Goukamma Nature Reserve
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Goukamma Nature ReserveProvincial Nature Reserve · 41 km
Dunes, forest and the Groenvlei lake on the Garden Route
Malaria-free
Garden Route National Park
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Garden Route National ParkNational Park · 45 km
Coastal forests and marine areas
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