The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe & Rail to Trail
I had the privilege of enjoying the Outenique Choo-Tjoe steam train trip from Knysna to George and back in the late 90s. Make no mistake, I would love to see…
Memorial Bench: Margaret Cook
The memorial bench to Margaret Cecelia Cooke is at Margaret's Viewpoint on the road to Brenton-on-Lake and Brenton-on-Sea which runs along the ridgeline leading to Knysna's West Head.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is and opportunity to view a variety of big cats, including tigers, pumas, leopards and jaguars.
The Knysna Estuary
It is not difficult to see why the Knysna Estuary is considered by many as the jewel of the Garden Route and it is certainly the very heart of Knysna…
Constantiaberg Mast Assault
Making the ascent from the Tokai Arboretum to the Constantiaberg Mast is a rite of passage for any mountain biker in Cape Town. The route includes 10km of uphill and…
Holy Trinity Anglican Church Belvidere
The tiny Belvidere Church lies in the picturesque garden suburb of Old Belvidere on the Knysna Estuary.
Boosmansbos Wilderness Area Hike
This trail is in the Boosmansbos Wilderness Area which is adjacent the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve in the Langeberg mountains.
The Harker Family Cemetery
I chanced upon these graves quite by accident while driving through Plettenberg Bay. Harkerville, between Plett and Knysna, was named for Robert Charles Harker.
Memorial Bench: Christoffel F. Botha, Brenton-on-Sea
The memorial bench to Christoffel F. Botha is at the Whale Spotter's Viewpoint on the road to Brenton-on-Lake and Brenton-on-Sea which runs along the ridgeline leading to Knysna's West Head.
Spitzkop Viewpoint
The Spitzkop Viewpoint is the highest point accessible to a vehicle in the Knysna area, offering 360° views over the forest to the coast.