Another Garden Route gem that I have passed through for most of my life, Sedgefield is so much more than what you can see from the N2!
Sedgefield is on the N2 between Wilderness (22km) and Knysna (25km).
-34.0163, 22.8073
Sedgefield lies along the N2 between Wilderness and Knysna. There is so much more to this town than the assorted stores that line the freeway as you are forced to slow down at the town limits. Take a tour around “The Island” and enjoy views across the lagoon that easily match those of Knysna for tranquillity, beauty and peace.
If you don’t have time to stop, be sure to slow down at least to take in the famous “horse wall” as you leave town on the Knysna side!
A super tourism office on the main drag has maps and brochures for Africa. Literally.
Where to eat
- A breakfast/brunch at the Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market on Saturdays is essential!
- PiliPili Beach Bar at Myoli Beach [-34.033584, 22.802000]
What to do
- September is time for Utopia Clivias open-day
- Take an easy walk along Swartvlei Beach to Gericke’s Point
- Visit the Goukamma Nature Reserve
- Pick up a map from the Sedgefield Tourism Office on the main road & do a self-guided mosaic tour
- Visit the Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market and the Mosaic Market on Saturday morning
- Paragliding off the hill above the town, Cloud 9
- Swing in the tree-tops at Garden Route Acrobranch
