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The Knysna Elephant Park is situated outside of Knysna, on the way to Plettenberg Bay. Upon arrival, visitors can head to reception to book a time when they will be taken to the...
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Buffalo Bay is a family beach with safe swimming and great surfing conditions. It is also ideal for walking (all the way to...
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Buffalo Bay is a family beach with safe swimming and great surfing conditions. It is also ideal for walking (all the way to Brenton on Sea) and fishing.
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Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece...
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Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is accessible by ferry only.In order to protect the splendour of the natural beauty, access to the Reserve is controlled. Numbers are limited and visits are only permitted in the company of the Reserve's specialist guides.
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Brenton-on-Sea is great for walking and sunbathing and is popular with paragliders. A big rock formation, castle Rock, is a...
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Brenton-on-Sea is great for walking and sunbathing and is popular with paragliders. A big rock formation, castle Rock, is a favourite fishing spot for locals. Swimming is dangerous because of rip currents.
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Spitzkop is the highest point accessible by vehicle in the Knysna area. From here you can see the top of the Prince Alfred...
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Spitzkop is the highest point accessible by vehicle in the Knysna area. From here you can see the top of the Prince Alfred Pass, George, Natures Valley, the Knysna Heads, Sedgefield, and tons of beautiful Fynbos. Stunning views of the Outeniqua Mountains.
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The walk follows over 1km of wooden board walks and bridges across streams and is entirely wheelchair friendly and ideal for...
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The walk follows over 1km of wooden board walks and bridges across streams and is entirely wheelchair friendly and ideal for the elderly wanting to visit the forest. There is a number of wooden benches and tables along the trail to sit, snack, picnic or enjoy your 'padkos'. Water and ablution facilities.
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Relatively short walk, only 3.6km. The hills and descents are very steep. Be sure to take your camera and eats because when...
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Relatively short walk, only 3.6km. The hills and descents are very steep. Be sure to take your camera and eats because when you reach the Homtini River the rewards are satisfying and you will want to spend some time there. The waters of the river are very refreshing and is a great idea to take your swim wear for a dip in the summer.
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Visit Pledge Nature Reserve in the heart of Knysna to view indigenous plants to the area and some history. Before Knysna was...
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Visit Pledge Nature Reserve in the heart of Knysna to view indigenous plants to the area and some history. Before Knysna was officially named a town, it was made up of small settlements, one of which was Newhaven, just east of today’s Long Street – the lo g straight roadthat bisects the town and runs down to Thesen Island.
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The well-known Elephant Walk at Diepwalle starts and ends at the Diepwalle Forest Station, the "Mecca" of the Knysna forests....
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The well-known Elephant Walk at Diepwalle starts and ends at the Diepwalle Forest Station, the "Mecca" of the Knysna forests. The walk offers a number of route options (7km, 8km & 9km). The area is regularly visited by the Knysna elephants but the chance of sighting of these animals is very slight. Currently there are only one elephant left in the forest. The trails are open between 6h00 and 18h00
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Goukamma is situated between Buffalo Bay and Sedgefield, and offers wonderful beaches, epic sand dunes, flowing river mouths...
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Goukamma is situated between Buffalo Bay and Sedgefield, and offers wonderful beaches, epic sand dunes, flowing river mouths and unspoiled coastal forests.
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This 75 km historic road was completed in 1883. Rivers generally flow in deep gorges on their way from the mountains to the...
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This 75 km historic road was completed in 1883. Rivers generally flow in deep gorges on their way from the mountains to the sea, therefore there are seven passes along the way, hence the name of the route. These are the passes crossing the Swart-, Kaaimans- and Silver-, Touw-, Hoogekraal- and Karatara rivers, the Homtini gorge and the Phantom pass. Knysna Phantom Pass to Saasveld George | 75 km | +/- 1 Hour, 30 min driving time
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South Africa's first ever goldmine - drive through our beautiful forests & enjoy a mine tour, a delicious light lunch &...
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South Africa's first ever goldmine - drive through our beautiful forests & enjoy a mine tour, a delicious light lunch & freshly baked scones & tea, also visit our interesting museum. Experience a piece of history the fun way.
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On the road to Brenton on Sea, Margaret’s Viewpoint provides a majestic view of the Knysna Lagoon, Lake Brenton and Belvidere...
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On the road to Brenton on Sea, Margaret’s Viewpoint provides a majestic view of the Knysna Lagoon, Lake Brenton and Belvidere Estate. Named after well known Knysna conservationist, Margaret Addinal, who persistently campaigned for the view point installation.
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Our Deep Sea Fishing Charters depart daily from Knysna Angling Club, through the Knysna Heads and out to sea for premium...
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Our Deep Sea Fishing Charters depart daily from Knysna Angling Club, through the Knysna Heads and out to sea for premium bottom fishing at our famous 8 mile Gerricka's point reef. Join us for an action packed fun day deep sea fishing.
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The Homtini Cycle Route is a circular route starting from Krisjan-se-Nek picnic site. Distance: 19km, circular...
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The Homtini Cycle Route is a circular route starting from Krisjan-se-Nek picnic site. Distance: 19km, circular (anti-clockwise).
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"It's a good activity for the day. Feed the elephants, learn about the elephant orphanage. My little girl of 5 loved it. The pictures we got from the day are some of the best of the holiday."
Garden Route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness) National Park
"Do not miss these beautiful spots on the Garden Route, spectacular beaches (Indian Ocean), beautiful forests (you may want to look for the unique and elusive Knysna Elephants), One of the most spectacular regions in South Africa."
"What a joy to see these magnificent creatures close up. baby Mila was a joy to see and interact with, a real character.
We spent an hour and a half walking with these wonderful creatures and watching their interaction which included two sparring teenage bulls, and one teenager bull scaring off Mila..." and showing her who was boss! :-)
An experience not to be missed on any Garden Route trip!
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