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TIPS FOR HIKING IN THE GARDEN ROUTE

31st January 2023 by Danie Jansen Van Vuuren

TIPS FOR HIKING IN THE GARDEN ROUTE

Knysna and the Garden Route as a whole is a popular destination for hikers who want to explore the Garden Route from Cape Town. This part of South Africa has some of the most beautiful hiking trails in South Africa, so it’s no wonder why so many people choose this route when they’re planning their vacations. If you’re interested in getting out into nature and exploring all that this region has to offer, then it’s time to start planning your trip!

There are many trails along the Garden Route, of which one of the coolest or we think so, anyway 😊 is the one right on our doorstep. “Drupkelders” Once you have obtained your Sanparks permit for the day (their offices are just down the road), you can walk out our gate, turn left, meander down into the forest, and start your hike. There is some more info on hiking trails in our area from our previous blog.

When hiking, one must be prepared as you never know what may happen, here are some hiking tips from our side.

Let our office know where you will be hiking for the day so we know if you are not back where to send help.
Send a Location Pin from the start of your hike if you have mobile reception to a friend or family member.
Wear proper hiking gear, and obtain as much information as possible about the terrain you might be hiking, so you are prepared.
Stay hydrated even in winter, and ensure you have enough water for your hike and even a spare bottle just in case of emergencies.
Extra layers even in Summer, just in case you might get lost, forests and mountains tend to get really chilly at night.
Pack snacks
If you are on any chronic medication, make sure you have some with you.
Pack a small first aid kit in the event of a stumble or being stung or bitten by something.

We hope you will find this blog helpful.

Book your holiday with us now, and come enjoy nature as much as we do.

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Bush to Beach the Garden Route

24th April 2022 by Danie Jansen Van Vuuren

Bush to Beach the Garden Route

Your typical idea of a bush to beach break would be going to a Big 5 Game Reserve and then to your typical pristine holiday beach destination.

Accommodation in Knysna. Forest Edge Nature Lovers Retreat

We the Garden Route offer that all and so much more. From our Blue Flag Status beaches, Natures Valley, Singing Kettle, the Waves, the Dunes, the Lookout beach, Robberg 5 (Bitou area), Buffalo Bay, Brenton on Sea (Knysna area), De Bakke, Little Brak, Hartenbos, Santos (Mossel Bay area), and the Lappiesbaai, etc to our beautiful Subtropical Forests and have several Big 5 Reserves.

This gives visitors from all over the world the opportunity to experience 3 in one holiday all along the Garden Route, each town you pass through has its own magic and special experiences. You can enjoy the Beach, the Forest and the Bush, what more can one ask for your perfect Bush to Beach experience?

There are so many things to do for Kids, Pensioners, Adventurists, and just about anyone. Whether you want to be out and about and explore the town, or if you just want a break in nature and enjoy what the Garden Route has to offer.

Our establishment Forest Edge is in Rheenendal which is between Sedgefield and Knysna and offers any visitor to the Garden Route the perfect opportunity to explore it all. We are close enough for you to explore all the towns and take part in all the adventures along the way and enjoy nature. We are situated on the edge of the Knysna Forest and have the most amazing hiking trail that leaves from right outside the gate into the forest ending at the most beautiful rock pool. You would need at least a month along the Garden Route to even get close to exploring all the hidden gems, which makes people come back for more.

If you are wanting to come to explore, don’t forget to check our website for special offers and packages. www.forestedge.co.za

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HIKING IN THE GARDEN ROUTE

7th May 2020 by Danie Jansen Van Vuuren

HIKING IN THE GARDEN ROUTE

There is so much beauty among the closed-canopy forest walks, hearing the trees rustle while you
smell the freshness of the damp soil, and hear the birds chirping.
People who have visited our little treasure in the forest will know that we have a walk starting right outside our gate and great things to do. Drupkelders, the beauty of this trail is the fact that only 15 people are allowed a day, making it one of the most peaceful trails around. We also have the Bibbys’ Hoek Garden Route National Park gate at the entrance to the road leading up to our gate. All permits can be obtained from them and, once you pass through their gate you have both the Circles in the Forest hiking trail. This trail is really stunning, and an easy to moderate walk for any fitness level. There is also a stunning forest pool, and waterfall along the walk, and you can hear all the sounds of the forest, including the frogs in the water pools.

Did you know if you if have to run out of the water, on a very hot day and it can become quite humid in there you can drink the water in the streams? The water may often display a dark colour but it is due to the tannins and humic acids from all the leaves that have fallen and came to rest on the forest floor. The nice thing about this particular trail is that it is fairly safe, being within the SANPARKS area, and you have two options a 3.1km walk as well as a 9km circle route.

For the more adventurist guests among us, that like to explore there are actually so many hiking trails
within the Garden Route and the greater Knysna Forest area.

Here are a few we will start with those closest to us ending with those closest to George

George and surrounds:
Tierrkop Hiking trail
Forest Buzzard trail
Groeneweide Hiking trail
Pass-tot-Pass hiking trail

Wilderness and surrounds:
Pied Kingfisher trail
Half collard Kingfisher trail
Brown Hooded Kingfisher trail Woodville short walk
Sedgefield and surrounds:
Goukamma Cape Clawless Otter trail
Goukamma Bushpig Trail

Knysna and surrounds:
Buffalo Bay trail
Elephant trail
Garden of Eden short walk
Harkerville Forest Flora trail
Kranshoek Hiking trail
Millwood mine walk
Terblans trail

By prior arrangement we can pack a “picnic basket” for you for your daily outing, to help make your hiking experience a pleasant and enjoyable one.

We look forward to welcoming all our regulars and our new visitors back, especially after the locked down, as we are all sure you will be itching to get into nature, and what better place to come and grab your little piece of heaven.

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