Board the Featherbed ferry for a cruise on the lagoon to the private Nature Reserve, board the land cruise or ride to the top of the Western Head, walk back through the Milkwood Forest to the tavern to enjoy lunch. Return to the mainland to board the Outeniqua Choo-tjoe for a nostalgic ride to George puffing around the lakes and across bridges to George, return to Knsyna/Plettenberg Bay by road
TSITSIKAMMA TOUR
Depart Knysna for a scenic drive, stopping at the view sites in Plettenberg Bay before descending the Groot River Pass to Nature's Valley for a refreshment stop. Then onto the Tsitsikamma National Park with its contrasting beauty of sea, forest, fynbos and river for lunch. After lunch enjoy a walk to the suspension bridge before returning to Knysna.
Sea Breeze
2 hour whale, dolphin, seal, shark and sea bird watching excursion. Experience the ocean and all it's natural beauty while learning more about the marine ecosystem from a specialised marine animal watching boat.
12:30 - Blue Lounge Ferry (Lunch cruising up the river – Ploughman's Platter)
Cruise up the Keurbooms River while enjoying the awe inspiring indigenous forests that are home to forest animals and a variety of indigenous trees. Arrive at Monkeyland. (Monkey rehabilitation centre tour).A forest enclosure that is dedicated to monkeys in distress. View these animals in a natural environment where the enclosure encompasses a large portion of forest.
The Forest Trail
Entails the Harkerville Rogue Eco Adventure Safari (3 hr drive/walk through indigenous forests with a specialized guide). Learn about the indigenous forests unique to the area by gravel road or on foot.
12:30 - Arrive at Keurbooms river, Lunch on board the Blue Lounge Ferry
Cruise up the Keurbooms River while enjoying the awe inspiring indigenous forests that are home to forest animals and a variety of indigenous trees and fynbos. Visit Monkeyland for monkey rehabilitation centre tour. A forest enclosure that is dedicated to monkeys in distress. View these animals in a natural environment where the enclosure encompasses a large portion of forest.
The Platinum Route
Entails Hakerville Rogue Eco Adventure Safari (3 hr drive/walk through indigenous forest with specialised guide). Learn about the indigenous forests unique to the area by gravel road or on foot.
12:30 - Lunch at the Elephant Park. Meet the resident elephants and learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants – the worlds southern most elephants of which a small population still roam wild in the Knysna Forests. Board the luxurious Outeniqua yacht for Oysters and champagne on a cruise around the Knysna lagoon and past the Heads. Depart for the hotel just after sun set.
The Budget Package
Visit Monkeyland rehabilitation centre for an hour tour. A forest enclosure that is dedicated to monkeys in distress. View these animals in a natural environment where the enclosure encompasses a large portion of forest. Thereafter visit the Township to experience local culture and cuisine.
12:30 - Township Lunch. Thereafter visit the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden.
Walk through the Garden of Eden to the Eucalyptus tree that towers into the forest canopy. You are likely to spot baboons in the trees during this walk. Thereafter visit the Elephant Park.Meet the resident elephants and learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants – the worlds southern most elephants of which a small population still roam wild in the Knysna Forests
The Ostrich Ride
Visit a Safari Ostrich farm for an hours Ostrich Tour and enjoy the thrill of riding an ostrich (max 75kg). Thereafter visit the Cango Wildlife Park for a 1 hour tour and learn about the conservation and breeding programs of their endangered species. The Wildlife Park is made up of the Predator enclosure which houses the big cats, the reptile enclosure and the snake centre.
12:30 - Lunch at a local restuarant in Oudtshoorn. In the afternoon visit the Cango Caves the most spectacular in Southern Africa. The enormity and grandeur of the caves will have you agape for the rest of the afternoon.
