Goukamma Nature Reserve and Marine Protected Area is a CapeNature reserve on the Southern Cape coastline near Knysna.
Getting there: The reserve is sign-posted on the N2 road between Knysna and Sedgefield at the Buffalo Bay turn-off: follow the Buffalo Bay road for approximately 8km and turn right (towards the river) into the reserve.
GPS Coordinates: -34.06869, 22.94822
Website: https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/goukamma-nature-reserve
A unique feature of the reserve is that most of the trails start and end with a trip across the Goukamma River by hand-drawn pont.
The grassed area on the banks of the river features picnic benches and braai places. There is safe swimming in the warm water of the river.
The reserve is on the road to the popular seaside village of Buffalo Bay. There is a small, well-stocked supermarket as well as a restaurant.
Accommodation
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| BUFFALO VALLEY | ACCOMMODATES | OFF-PEAK | PEAK | ADDITIONAL P/P/N |
| Vlei Lodge (Sleeps 5) | 1-2 persons per night | R 750 | R 1 250 | R 100 |
| River Lodge (Sleeps 6) | 1-4 persons per night | R 900 | R 1 500 | R 100 |
| Forest Lodge (Sleeps 4) | 1-4 persons per night | R 975 | R 1 550 | n/a |
Hiking
- Blombos Route
- Porcupine Trail
- Bush-pig Trail
- Galjoen Trail
- Cape Clawless Otter Trail
- Buffalo Bay Trail
https://www.capenature.co.za/reserves/goukamma-nature-reserve
