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Nature Reserves around Knysna
The greater Knysna area plays host to a variety of na...
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The greater Knysna area plays host to a variety of nature reserves and protected areas. Here are some links to these magnificent treasures and we trust that you will enjoy it as much as the locals does.

Nature Reserves
   
 

Pledge Nature Reserve was declared in terms of a Provincial Government Gazette Notice of 11 October 1991 a Local Nature Reserve and covers approximately 10ha.

044 382 3712
www.pledgenaturereserve.org

10 Bond Street
Upper Central

   
 

Steenbok Nature Park and Kingfisher Creek lie on the northern shores of Leisure Isle in the beautiful town of Knysna. These small but precious areas of water-edged nature have a wealth of flora and fauna, and an abundance of tranquility.

044 384 1896
www.steenboknaturereserve.org.za

Northern Shores of Leisure Isle


   
 

Goukamma Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area are situated along the scenic Garden Route on the Cape south coast. The nature reserve comprises an area of about 2 500ha, with a coastline of 14km, and the adjacent marine protected area extends seawards for 1,8km.

044 382 5510
www.capenature.co.za

20km west of Knysna
the turn off to Buffel’s Bay is between Knysna and Sedgefield

   
 

The Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated on the Western Head in Knysna, is the premier eco-experience on the Garden Route.

044 382 1693
www.featherbed.co.za

Remembrance Drive,
off Waterfront Drive

   
 

Along the South Coast of South Africa lies one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline in the world, home to the Garden Route National Park.

044 382 2095
www.sanparks.org

 
 
 
 

Annual Festivals

Leisure Isle Festival Leisure Isle Festival More than 100 exhibitors
Knysna Speed Festival Knysna Speed Festival Knysna Speed Festival
Pink Loerie Mardi Gra Pink Loerie Mardi Gra One of the highlights on South Africa’...
Literary Festival Literary Festival The Knysna Literary Festival
Slow Festival Slow Festival The only one of its kind in Africa!
Oyster Festival Oyster Festival The best 10 days of your winter!
Rastafarian Earth Festival Rastafarian Earth Festival Judah Square is the home of the Knysna R...
The BEACH Festival The BEACH Festival Summer just got a whole lot hotter!

Galleries

the headsWebcam - The Heads
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