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Golfing in the Garden Route
The Garden Route is fast becoming the golfing Mecca of South Africa. Big name designers like Ernie Els and Jack Nicklaus feature prominently in the design of these new golf courses. Golf Courses: Knysna Golf Club, Fancourt, Goose Valley, Pezula, Simola |
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The Knysna Heads
Go for a walk along the Heads. Knysna Heads must be the most striking geological feature along the entire southern African coastline. The East and West Head flank a deep but potentially treacherous channel through which the sea pours in to flood the wide and breathtakingly pretty lagoon at the mouth of the Knysna River. |
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Emzini Township Tours
A Township Tour with a Personal Touch. Emzini means "a home" in Xhosa and we take you to a normal home in the township. Our tours our personally designed to meet you needs at the time. The township people are very warm and friendly. We visit a craft centre during the week and a charity called Sinethemba who devote their week days to helping street children, then its on to Ella's home for some Xhosa entertainment and to visit the family. |
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Knysna Lagoon
A ferry ride across the lagoon is a great way to see the heads and get a full view of the lagoon. Knysna provides a wealth of opportunities for the keen fisherman: fly-fishing, rock and surf fishing, deepsea fishing, bass and trout fishing. The Knysna coastline is home to one of the highest diversity of marine mammals in the world - including whales and dolphins. |
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Knysna Forest
Comprises of 80,000 ha and lies just behind the town. It is the largest indigenous forest in South Africa. The fauna and flora is abundant and boasts exotic species, including yellow-wood, stinkwood and white alders. The Garden Route features some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world, through forest, fynbos and along its pristine coastline. |
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Monkeyland
Monkeyland is unique as a primate sanctuary. It is home to many varied species of monkey from several continents which were captive bred prior to their release at Monkeyland. Situated 16 km east of Plett, it offers safaris conducted by game rangers. This is the world’s only multi species, free roaming primate sanctuary. |
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Knysna Elephant Park
Get up-close and personal with nature at Knysna Elephant Park. With the help of resident African elephants and well-informed guides, you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants (the world’s most Southern elephants). |
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Bird's of Eden - Free flight bird sanctuary
The unique two hectare dome (the World’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall. Roofed viewpoints within the gorge have been erected for use during brief rain storms. |
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