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More than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24km7:00 am - 12:00 amThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Outeniqua Hiking Trail7:00 am - 12:00 amOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)7:00 am - 12:00 amKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic Site8:00 am - 12:00 amSimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends Museum8:00 am - 12:00 amThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic Site8:00 am - 12:00 amWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...King Edward VII – Big Tree8:00 am - 12:00 amThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9km8:00 am - 12:00 amElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22km8:00 am - 12:00 amFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic Site8:00 am - 12:00 amLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna Estuary9:00 am - 12:00 amThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking Tour10:00 amMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ... - 10BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 11BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 12BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 13BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 14BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 15BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 16BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 17BirdwatchingAll DayMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big TreeAll DayThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna EstuaryAll DayThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic SiteAll DaySimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends MuseumAll DayThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic SiteAll DayWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24kmAll DayThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9kmAll DayElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22kmAll DayFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic SiteAll DayLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)All DayKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking TrailAll DayOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking TourAll DayMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
- 18Birdwatching12:00 am - 6:00 pmMore than 280 species of birds are listed in and around Knysna and many water birds abound Thesen Islands, Steenbok Park and along the Knysna River. Forest and fynbos birds can be spotted on the Diepwalle and Harkerville hiking trails, mountain bike trails and at picnic sites. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_rout , ...King Edward VII – Big Tree12:00 am - 4:00 pmThe King Edward VII Big Tree The Big Tree, also known as the King Edward VII tree, is a famous landmark and visitor attraction near the Diepwalle Forest Station. This giant Outeniqua yellowwood (Podocarpus falcatus) tree is more than 800 years old and is one of the few giant trees left after the unsustainable method of , ...Kayak Hire : kayak on the Knysna Estuary12:00 am - 4:00 pmThe Knysna Estuary offers a quiet open lagoon canoeing. Explore the waters of the most biodiverse estuary in SA from the open stretches to the quieter meanderings up the Knysna River. Stay away from The Heads on the outgoing tide as the strong tidal influence can become dangerous. Single and Double Kayaks can be hired , ...Dal Van Varings Picnic Site12:00 am - 5:00 pmSimply translated as The Valley of the Ferns, this magic stop speaks for itself. This is a good place for sunny picnic or refreshing walk under the cool green ferns on a small walkway which leads passed an even smaller stream on a miniature 400m route. Entry is free. , ...Spitskop View Point: take a driveAll DayAt 918 meters, Spitskop is the highest accessible peak in the district. An amazing vista in an awesome setting, this view point is a wonderful place to gain some perspective on things. Entry is free. , ...Perdekop Trail: 9,5km, easy to moderateAll DayPerdekop Trail | 9.5km | Circular | Easy-moderate | 3-4 hours This Trail is relatively easy and can be completed at a leisurely pace in 3-4 hours. A wonderful natural swimming pool below a waterfall and surrounded by a lush growth of ferns is situated along the route. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. https://www.s , ...Forest Legends Museum12:00 am - 4:00 pmThe Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets. A timeline room helps visitors review the tug of war between exploitation and conservation in these ancient forests while the woodcutter’s room explores the lives and times of the fabled woodcutters of the Knysna forest. The elephant , ...Harkerville Coastal Hiking Trail: 26km, overnightAll DayHarkerville Coastal Hiking Trail 26km This two day, hiking trail, starts and ends at the Harkerville Forest Office. It passes through some prime examples of high forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breath taking natural scenery along a cliff coast with low water pools, eerie coasta , ...Witels Forest Picnic Site12:00 am - 5:00 pmWitels Forest Picnic Site Next to the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay, an ideal stop to relax and rest. Braai facilities, ablutions and fresh water available and the entry is free. , ...Petrus-se-Brand Mountain Bike Route: 24km12:00 am - 5:00 pmThe Petrus-se-Brand trail is a 24km, linear, mountain bike route starting at the Diepwalle Forest office and ending at the Garden of Eden along the N2 between Knysna and Pletternberg Bay. It offers great forest scenery and exhilarating downhills with ample streams to refill your water bottle. Day, monthly or annual cyc , ...Elephant Trails : walk / run 7, 8 or 9km12:00 am - 6:00 pmElephant Trails This epic trails follow old woodcutter paths in some part, taking the hiker past some stately Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The White Elephant is 8km long and has an entic rock pool. The Black Elephant Trail is 9km long and it passes through the King Edward VII picnic site. The Red Elephant Trail is 7km a , ...Garden of Eden: ± 1km, wheelchair-friendlyAll DayGarden of Eden | 1km| 30min The Garden of Eden is situated right on the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay and provides a great place to stretch your legs and freshen up in the cool, green forest. A short walk follows over 1km of wooden boardwalks and bridges and is wheelchair-friendly. Conservation fees (entry fees , ...Harkerville Mountain Bike Routes : 11, 13, 14 or 22km12:00 am - 6:00 pmFive distinct routes have been laid out through the indigenous forest, surrounding plantations and coastal fynbos. They are colour coded as such; Blue Route: 11km | Yellow Route: 13km | Green Route: 14km | Red Route: 22km | Graspad/Black Route: 12km. All routes are circular. Day, monthly or annual cycling permits are a , ...Grootdraai Picnic Site12:00 am - 6:00 pmLocated outside Gouna Forest and near the Terblans Trail is Grootdraai Picnic Site, equipped with braai and ablution facilities, a lawn picnic area, picnic benches and fresh water. Entry is free. , ...Kranshoek Fynbos Trail: 1 km, easy to moderateAll DayKranshoek Fynbos Trail | 1km | One-way | Easy | 20 – 30 min A breath taking fynbos trail which runs along the very edge of the deep valley. Conservation fees (entry fees) apply. Kranshoek Flora Trail | 1km | Circular | Easy | 20 – 30 min Starts and ends at the Kranshoek Picnic Site. A perfect introduction t , ...Kranshoek Coastal Day Trail: 9km (moderate to tough)12:00 am - 6:00 pmKranshoek Coastal Day Trail | 9km | Moderate – difficult | 4-5 hours The trail starts at the Kranshoek picnic site at the top of a tall waterfall and winds its way through the lush forest down into the gorge. This is a moderate to difficult trail not suitable for young children or frail people. Conservation fees (entry , ...Outeniqua Hiking Trail12:00 am - 5:00 pmOuteniqua Hiking Trail 108km The Outeniqua Hiking Trail is a 7 day trail with 7 overnight huts. Hikers don’t need to hike the full 7 day trail but can choose how many sections of the walk they wish to complete. The last 4 days of hiking on the Outeniqua Trail traverse the Knysna area with sleepovers at Rondebossie, Die , ...Thesen Island Heritage Walking Tour12:00 amMeet at SANParks jetty, Seahorse viewing at SANParks offices, visit the Old Power Station & Boatshed. , ...
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