Guidebook for Silver Ranch 18
Food Scene
Ristorante Enrico
296 Main StStunning view and get view.
For a great romantic get away dinner on the banks of the Bitou River
113 locals recommend
Emily Moon River Lodge
1 Rietvlei RdFor a great romantic get away dinner on the banks of the Bitou River
Great Tappas lunches in the vineyards. Love their bubbly and Pinotage.
135 locals recommend
Bramon Wines Restaurant & Wine Tasting
N2Great Tappas lunches in the vineyards. Love their bubbly and Pinotage.
Kay and Monty wines
Nestled in the foothills of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, close enough to feel the sea breeze from the Indian Ocean, they established beautiful vineyards of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Rhone-style Pinot Noir. At the same time, they planted an olive orchard using olive trees transplanted and relocated from Elgin. Six varieties of olives have been planted, all which are being used for their olive oil production. Wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, dry Rosé and a new Méthode Cap Classique. A rustic tasting area has been set up in the barn, next door to their tasting room which is currently under construction. Lodestone is a great escape.
7 locals recommend
Lodestone Wines
Nestled in the foothills of the Tsitsikamma Mountains, close enough to feel the sea breeze from the Indian Ocean, they established beautiful vineyards of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Rhone-style Pinot Noir. At the same time, they planted an olive orchard using olive trees transplanted and relocated from Elgin. Six varieties of olives have been planted, all which are being used for their olive oil production. Wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, dry Rosé and a new Méthode Cap Classique. A rustic tasting area has been set up in the barn, next door to their tasting room which is currently under construction. Lodestone is a great escape.
Exceptional style, Extraordinary wines these words define what you can expect when visiting Newstead Lund Family Vineyards. After their first harvest in 2012, with meticulous vineyards and prioritising quality over quanity, Newstead produces award winning wines and MCC bubblies.
53 locals recommend
Newstead Wine Estate
Exceptional style, Extraordinary wines these words define what you can expect when visiting Newstead Lund Family Vineyards. After their first harvest in 2012, with meticulous vineyards and prioritising quality over quanity, Newstead produces award winning wines and MCC bubblies.
Here you will find Vicky, a hands-on wine maker, producing award winning wines and bubbly MCC. This includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé. From the vine to the bottle, sip and savour these hand crafted wines with a rustic farm-style platters at The Lunchbox restaurant. All cheeses are made with milk from the Jersey cows and are served with crisp garden salads, crusty breads, homemade chutneys and preserves. With breath taking views of mountains, indigenous forest and distant ocean, enjoy the journey.
16 locals recommend
Packwood Wine and Country Estate (Pty) Ltd
Here you will find Vicky, a hands-on wine maker, producing award winning wines and bubbly MCC. This includes Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rosé. From the vine to the bottle, sip and savour these hand crafted wines with a rustic farm-style platters at The Lunchbox restaurant. All cheeses are made with milk from the Jersey cows and are served with crisp garden salads, crusty breads, homemade chutneys and preserves. With breath taking views of mountains, indigenous forest and distant ocean, enjoy the journey.
This is a true definition of the “boutique” wine estate. Owner and winemaker Gloria Strack is producing a range of crisp, delicate wines with her 3000 Pinot Noir, 3000 Chardonnay and 350 Syrah vines. Having matured into a fine estate, Plettenvale maintains their focus on a popular Brut Rosé MCC. It’s not unusual to find a gloved Gloria brandishing pruning shears as she proudly and passionately looks after her vines. Plettenvale is uniquely positioned close to the trendy new Dirt Therapy Nursery, where garden treasures mingle with indigenous favourites. Guests will enjoy a visit to this glorious nursery and all its trimmings; followed by a cellar tour, wine tasting and cheese platter lunch.
8 locals recommend
Plettenvale Wines
Airport RoadThis is a true definition of the “boutique” wine estate. Owner and winemaker Gloria Strack is producing a range of crisp, delicate wines with her 3000 Pinot Noir, 3000 Chardonnay and 350 Syrah vines. Having matured into a fine estate, Plettenvale maintains their focus on a popular Brut Rosé MCC. It’s not unusual to find a gloved Gloria brandishing pruning shears as she proudly and passionately looks after her vines. Plettenvale is uniquely positioned close to the trendy new Dirt Therapy Nursery, where garden treasures mingle with indigenous favourites. Guests will enjoy a visit to this glorious nursery and all its trimmings; followed by a cellar tour, wine tasting and cheese platter lunch.
At the far end of Redford Road and established in 2006, this boutique style wine farm offers unique wines, as individualistic as the owners’ Leanne and Brendan’s style. Easy drinking, refreshing and made with an abundance of passion, you never rush when you stop here. As you sip and taste, you automatically soak up the beautiful, tranquil setting and relaxed atmosphere. On offer are their Sauvignon Blanc, White Select (a white blend), a red blend and soon to be released MCC.
Redford Nursery
At the far end of Redford Road and established in 2006, this boutique style wine farm offers unique wines, as individualistic as the owners’ Leanne and Brendan’s style. Easy drinking, refreshing and made with an abundance of passion, you never rush when you stop here. As you sip and taste, you automatically soak up the beautiful, tranquil setting and relaxed atmosphere. On offer are their Sauvignon Blanc, White Select (a white blend), a red blend and soon to be released MCC.
The Saturday Famers market is an absolute must visit. Lovely vibe, great breakfast and a wide variety of arts and crafts for sale.
86 locals recommend
Harkerville Saturday Market
The Saturday Famers market is an absolute must visit. Lovely vibe, great breakfast and a wide variety of arts and crafts for sale.
For us a visit to Clare’s is a must visit whenever we are in town. Great coffee and cakes - great atmosphere
27 locals recommend
Clare's Cakes & Coffee Shop
Main StreetFor us a visit to Clare’s is a must visit whenever we are in town. Great coffee and cakes - great atmosphere
Located within walking distance from Silver Ranch, Thyme and Again delicatessen and coffee shop is the perfect place to get that ‘something special’. Fascinating food
53 locals recommend
THYME & AGAIN
N2Located within walking distance from Silver Ranch, Thyme and Again delicatessen and coffee shop is the perfect place to get that ‘something special’. Fascinating food
Parks & Nature
Tsitsikamma National Park is an area of the Garden Route National Park, on South Africa’s southern coast. It encompasses a marine reserve, deep gorges and local vegetation like the Big Tree, a towering yellowwood. The Mouth Trail crosses a suspension bridge over Storms River. The Otter Trail leads to Nature’s Valley, with birds including the Cape batis. The park is also home to small mammals, including bush pigs.
51 locals recommend
Tsitsikamma National Park MPA
Tsitsikamma National Park is an area of the Garden Route National Park, on South Africa’s southern coast. It encompasses a marine reserve, deep gorges and local vegetation like the Big Tree, a towering yellowwood. The Mouth Trail crosses a suspension bridge over Storms River. The Otter Trail leads to Nature’s Valley, with birds including the Cape batis. The park is also home to small mammals, including bush pigs.
Birds of Eden is the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary, located near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. Wikipedia
131 locals recommend
Birds of Eden
Birds of Eden is the world's largest free flight aviary and bird sanctuary, located near Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape, South Africa. Wikipedia
For a stunning walk onto the Robberg Peninsula, this is a must do walk.
327 locals recommend
Robberg Nature Reserve
For a stunning walk onto the Robberg Peninsula, this is a must do walk.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
N2A boat trip up the Keurboomsriver is a must. Hire a boat at the boat house and chug your way up the River with a picnic basket. Spend the day on the River with lovely places to swim and enjoy the natural surroundings
28 locals recommend
Keurboomsrivier
A boat trip up the Keurboomsriver is a must. Hire a boat at the boat house and chug your way up the River with a picnic basket. Spend the day on the River with lovely places to swim and enjoy the natural surroundings
A visit to the elephant park is highly recommended. These gentle giants are fascinating to get up close and personal with.
184 locals recommend
Knysna Elephant Park
A visit to the elephant park is highly recommended. These gentle giants are fascinating to get up close and personal with.
Entertainment & Activities
Harkerville Coast Hiking Trail
Experience the Tsitsikamma on horseback
Regardless of what level of rider you are, we have a horse for you - and all ages are welcome!
23 locals recommend
Hog Hollow Horse & Carriage Trails
Kurland ParkExperience the Tsitsikamma on horseback
Regardless of what level of rider you are, we have a horse for you - and all ages are welcome!
Explore the river with AfriCanyon, navigate through the river shallows, jump, zip-line, swim through fresh-water mountain pools, slide down natural water slides and abseil in and around waterfalls as you dip down into the river gorge.
55 locals recommend
Africanyon River Adventures
Monkeyland RoadExplore the river with AfriCanyon, navigate through the river shallows, jump, zip-line, swim through fresh-water mountain pools, slide down natural water slides and abseil in and around waterfalls as you dip down into the river gorge.
EXPERIENCE FREEFALL
OVERT THE MOST SCENIC DROPZONE IN THE WORLD
Once the canopy opens, your instructor will glide you down for a safe landing. Now the leisurely, scenic plane flight stops and the adrenaline starts to pump as you exit the plane with your Tandem Master and experience the rush of a 35 second free fall at 200KPH!
22 locals recommend
Skydive Plettenberg Bay
19 33"EEXPERIENCE FREEFALL
OVERT THE MOST SCENIC DROPZONE IN THE WORLD
Once the canopy opens, your instructor will glide you down for a safe landing. Now the leisurely, scenic plane flight stops and the adrenaline starts to pump as you exit the plane with your Tandem Master and experience the rush of a 35 second free fall at 200KPH!
Offshore Adventures is an adventure company in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, that offers snorkeling with Cape Fur Seals or High Speed boat adventure. Come and experience the natural habitat of the Cape Fur Seal. Free diving at it's best! All equipment is supplied and no experience is required.All snorkeling activities accompanied by a dive master.The High Speed boat adventure is an unadulterated experience, where the boat can reach a top speed of 110km/hour.Which ever activity you opt for, we guarantee an extreme adrenalin ocean experience.
33 locals recommend
Offshore Adventures
Hopwood StreetOffshore Adventures is an adventure company in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa, that offers snorkeling with Cape Fur Seals or High Speed boat adventure. Come and experience the natural habitat of the Cape Fur Seal. Free diving at it's best! All equipment is supplied and no experience is required.All snorkeling activities accompanied by a dive master.The High Speed boat adventure is an unadulterated experience, where the boat can reach a top speed of 110km/hour.Which ever activity you opt for, we guarantee an extreme adrenalin ocean experience.
A visit to Robberg Nature Reserve is a must. For the active minded guest the hiking trail is an experience
327 locals recommend
Robberg Nature Reserve
A visit to Robberg Nature Reserve is a must. For the active minded guest the hiking trail is an experience
Stormsriver Adventures
101 Darnell StLovely for the adventurous at heart.
Sightseeing
Natures Valley is a short drive away from Plett and highly recommended. This quiet tranquil seaside village has a lovely lagoon and beach to enjoy
75 locals recommend
Nature's Valley
Natures Valley is a short drive away from Plett and highly recommended. This quiet tranquil seaside village has a lovely lagoon and beach to enjoy
My local favorite. Keurboomsstrand is perfectly placed to explore the absolute beauty of the Tsitsikamma coastline. Lovely blue flag beach, many rock pools for kids to play in and lovely walks up the coast.
42 locals recommend
Keurboomstrand
My local favorite. Keurboomsstrand is perfectly placed to explore the absolute beauty of the Tsitsikamma coastline. Lovely blue flag beach, many rock pools for kids to play in and lovely walks up the coast.
Plett is literally 5 minutes drive from Silver Ranch and is in my opinion the most beautiful coastal town in South Africa
107 locals recommend
Plettenberg Bay
1 Crescent StreetPlett is literally 5 minutes drive from Silver Ranch and is in my opinion the most beautiful coastal town in South Africa
Knysna is definitely recommended whilst in the area. Known for its oysters and lovely restaurants at the waterfront as well as Knysna heads. Home to stunning golf courses
105 locals recommend
Knysna
Knysna is definitely recommended whilst in the area. Known for its oysters and lovely restaurants at the waterfront as well as Knysna heads. Home to stunning golf courses
A visit to Storms River mouth is a must while you are in the area. Beautiful setting, lovely walks, beaches and restaurants. Perfect for families.
The walk over the suspension bridge at the River mouth is highly recommended
20 locals recommend
Stormsrivier
A visit to Storms River mouth is a must while you are in the area. Beautiful setting, lovely walks, beaches and restaurants. Perfect for families.
The walk over the suspension bridge at the River mouth is highly recommended