Attractions Knysna is famous for, involves water, woods, walking and wads of fun!
Reading to prepare for the Adventure:"Circles
in a Forest" Dalene Matthee; "Elephantoms" Lyall Watson
AT FOREST EDGE:
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BE your most peaceful self
Enjoy an in-cottage or Forest professional massage
Relax as your kids explore Forest Edge & the Jungle Gym
Laze in a sheltered hammock while the braai gets ready
Have sundowners on the verandah
Star-gaze at the night sky or lose yourself in a flickering fire
Share a movie or read or sleep or do nothing...
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DO what brings you adventure
Delight in birdwatching (even some game), nature-lover's haven!
Reference our:Tree List,
Bird List,
Mammal List
Feed or brush our tame Pet Donkeys (Hansel & Gretel)
Explore exclusive Forest walks
& Woodcutters Graves
Beautiful, safe running routes
Mountain bike - safe farm roads and stunning forest trails
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WITHIN A 10 MINUTE RADIUS: |
BE your most peaceful self
Experience a unique, healing studio massage
Explore the Ian Armitage Woodturning Demonstration & shop
Savour a mouth watering buffet, at Totties' Eatery or chill at the Red Barn
Stroll through historic Portland Manor or see rugby at the pub
Have a chinwag with real olde-worlde Woodcutters !! |
DO what brings you adventure
Bathe in a secluded rock pool in a crisp, clear Forest stream
Horse-ride
Swim or canoe at The Drift
Get active on the Woodcutter hiking trail (Guided option)
or Homtini cycle route
30min walk to Drupkelders' rock pools & waterfalls |
WITHIN 20 MINUTES RADIUS & BEYOND: |
BE your most peaceful self:
Be lulled by the Outeniqua Choo-Choo steam train (George)
Luxury Ferry boat rides to the Featherbed Reserve
Soak up fresh variety at the Wild Oats Farmer's Market
Picnic at Jubilee Creek where gold used to be panned
Explore Millwood museum, tea garden, gold mining tour
Day trips: Monkeyland Sanctuary; Wolf Sanctuary; Knysna Elephant Park. |
DO what brings you adventure:
The spotless Buffalo Bay Beach (bypass peak season traffic!)
Forest Canopy tours, sea kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling, golf
Knysna's restaurants, waterfront, movie house, shops/curios
Whale and Dolphin Ocean tours
Outeniqua Hiking Trail or professional guided birding- / eco-trail |
Families can relax and re-connect at Forest Edge!!
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No need to wonder what to do in Knysna, you may not get through the list of
things to do...