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GENERAL
INFO
The
Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated
on the Western Head in Knysna, is the premier
eco-experience on the Garden Route. |
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Return
ferry trip on the Knysna Lagoon to the Western
Head.
4x4
vehicle & trailer drive up the headland
onto the Reserve, stopping at spectacular
viewpoints.
Specialist
guide giving information on history, fauna
& flora.
Optional
guided 2.2km walk through coastal forest
and fynbos into ancient sea caves.
World
renowned buffet lunch at an outdoor restaurant
setting under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
Wonderful
family outing, suitable for all ages and
fitness levels.
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| Daily
Departure: |
10h00
- Lunch included (4 hour duration)
14h30 – The same tour excluding
lunch (3 hour duration)
Additional times available in peak
season or on request for group bookings |
| Departure
Point: |
Featherbed
Ferry Terminus, off Waterfront Drive |
Group
Size: |
Maximum
110 pax per trip - 2 vehicles used, each
with own guide |
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| CURRENT
PER PERSON RATE, INCLUDING
buffet lunch |
| Adults:
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R420 |
Children
ages 11 to 15: |
R200 |
Children
ages 4 to 10: |
R90 |
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CURRENT
PER PERSON RATE, EXCLUDING
buffet lunch
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| Adults:
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R295 |
Children
ages 11 to 15: |
R100 |
Children
ages 4 to 10: |
R40 |
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NATURE
RESERVE
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| Featherbed
is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and
a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine
piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of
Knysna and is accessible by ferry only.
In
order to protect the splendour of the natural beauty,
access to the Reserve is controlled. Numbers are limited
and visits are only permitted in the company of the
Reserve's specialist guides. |
This
4hour excursion departs daily and reservations are
essential. It is a wonderful outing for all ages and
fitness levels. Good walking shoes are recommended
and remember to bring your camera, hats and sunblock
in summer and a warm jacket for the ferry trip in
winter.
The
nature reserve offers Knysna adventure activities
not to be missed. A perfect outdoor family holiday
activity to be enjoyed by both young and old. |
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GUIDED
WALK
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driving through the reserve to the top of the Western
Head, you can take the optional, 2.2 kilometre guided
walk, passing through Milkwood forests onto the
steep sandstone cliffs, into ancient Khoi Khoi sea
caves and along a scenic coastal path fringed with
aromatic fynbos.
Your
guide will inform you on the ecology, fauna, flora,
bird and marine life in the reserve.
On
the coastal walk back, you can often spot the resident
Black African Oyster Catcher, one of the rarest
coastal birds in South Africa.
Featherbed
Nature Reserve is home to a breeding program of
the rare Blue Duiker - one of the smallest antelope
species in the world - the beautiful Knysna Loerie
and the endangered Knysna Sea Horse.Visitors have
the rare opportunity to view these creatures on
the Reserve. |
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FOREST
RESTAURANT
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The Forest Restaurant is situated on the edge of
the Lagoon under a canopy of Milkwood trees. A wooden
deck expands to a beautiful yellowwood bar area
and behind that is the kitchen and buffet room where
we serve the most sumptuous buffet lunch fit for
a king.
Browse
through our unique 'Blue Duiker' Curio Shop where
a variety of curios can be purchased including the
famous carved 'Feathers of Knysna' collection. |
Whether
you choose to join our very popular 4-hour eco-experience,
or you decide to use your own boat to have lunch
with us, the destination warrants the effort in
getting there. If you came with your own vessel
and prefer something light and individually prepared,
just ask one of our friendly staff for our A la
Carte menu.
Featherbed
is one of the most special dining experiences in
South Africa and makes for an excellent family day
activity. |
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