Robberg Nature Reserve

A great place to enjoy the rugged nature. very demanding, but worth it if you are in shape. The good news is that there 3 options. The complete loop is 9.2 km and only for those who are in top shape and don't mind a little rock climbing. Next, there is a shortened loop within the complete loop. It is 5.5 km long and somewhat less demanding than the complete loop. There is one portion at the end of this loop that does involve some difficult passages. So be prepared. The third option is truncated to 2.1 km and far less demanding than the other two loops, but not easy, especially for those that don't like steep up and down stairs. You may ask yourself what you're doing when you're a quarter of the way through the loop you've taken. You can take a shorter loop just about any time, so don't hesitate. It's worth taking the challenge of on one of the loops.

Pretty challenging hike, we didn't make it the whole way with city shoes on, the reserve is lovely though, rugged and with amazing views. Parking wasn't too bad, but the lot is quite small.

Awesome day at Robberg Nature Preserve—one of the most exhilarating hikes I’ve done in ages (August 1, 2025). Some of the trail is little more than a whisper along the cliffside: narrow, exposed, and thrillingly wild. At points there’s barely room for your feet as the path hugs the edge, with sheer drops straight to the ocean below. You scramble over rock faces, grip ropes and iron staples hammered into stone, and stay laser-focused with every step. Definitely not for the faint of heart—especially when the wind kicks up—but the rush, the views, and the raw beauty make it absolutely unforgettable. No photos of the craziest parts… I needed both hands to stay alive, and then my phone died. Worth every second. ❤️ If you’re in Plettenberg, I definitely recommend doing this— even if you only tackle the shortest route. It’s so much fun and absolutely stunning from start to finish. Plan for a whole day because there’s a lot to see and explore. Bring water, and know that the trailhead is well set up with a bathroom, a drink and ice cream stand, information displays, and plenty of tables and benches where you can soak in the views before or after your hike.

Beautiful vistas. Entrance e fee of R75 pp. When parking is full you have to park on the road. They have clean toilets and a small food kiosk at the entrance to the trails that serves cold drinks and coffee and African walking sticks. 3 different trails, the gap is 2.2km and the hardest 9km. We did the 2.2km walk , rocky but manageable. Carry lots of water. Beautiful views of the coast and peninsula.

We spent 2 nights at the Robberg Fountain Shack... What a wonderful experience! The accommodation was very comfortable, there was even solar power to charge phones! Very well equipped and neat as a pin. Scenery spectacular!

Funnily, Robberg is one of very few places where the fee for foreigners is not a robbery. If you do the whole loop (and you should - that is the Point lol), follow the suggested route, going to the Point first, then looping to Witsand and The Gap. The path is well-marked and there are wooden stairs and boardwalks on tricky sections, nothing too crazy. If you are reasonably fit, you can do the whole loop in 3.5 hours. Bonus tip: Don't forget your binoculars if you want a better look at the seals.

Amazing views!!! We did the full hike to the point saw so much beauty. I recommend you bring plenty of water and something to eat if you're going to do the long hike.

Great place to hike. Definitely plan to do the big hike (min. 4 hrs.). Hike is not really complicated but you have to climb over rocks so I would rate it as mid to hard. You can see (and smell) the seals and also the great scenery. One of the best hikes we did in South Africa. We also saw a lot of dolphins and a whale (unfortunately far away but you can see them). The shark watcher also said he saw a big white shark a week before our visit.