Skeleton of elephant bull, discovered in 1983 in Harkerville indigenous forest south of "Garden of Eden" about 10 years after it died of old age.Skeleton of elephant bull, discovered in 1983 in Harkerville indigenous forest south of "Garden of Eden" about 10 years after it died of old age.

The Forest Legends Museum at Diepwalle is a must-visit for all lovers of the magical Knysna Forest.

Getting there: leave Knysna on the N2 in the direction of Plettenberg Bay. As you reach the top of the hill, take a left onto the R339 at the Uniondale sign, heading north. The tar runs out as you enter the forest.
GPS Coordinates: -33.948433, 23.157634

The museum features on the Rooted in Time Self-drive Tour.

There is a community-run tea garden to enjoy — please don’t rely on it as the business hours are somewhat erratic). You can spend the night at the Diepwalle Forest Timber Camping Decks.

By David

Outdoor adventure enthusiast living on the Garden Route.

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