The privately-owned Featherbed Nature Reserve is a pristine piece of land situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry.
This 4-hour family-friendly outing departs daily including a ferry cruise, 4×4 vehicle drive a 2,2 km guided nature walk. The views are breath-taking, and the knowledgeable nature guides will share their insights of the area, fauna and flora. Once completed you will be treated to a spectacular outdoor buffet food experience included in the tour.
A must-do trip while in Knysna and suitable for young and old. Good walking shoes are recommended as well as cameras, hats, sunblock in summer and a warm jacket in winter on the ferry.
This excursion includes:
a return ferry cruise on the Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve,
a 4×4 vehicle drive up the headland on Reserve, stopping at spectacular viewpoints,
a specialist guide offering information on Knysna’s history, fauna & flora,
an optional guided 2.2 km nature walk through coastal forest and fynbos into ancient sea caves,
and finally a world renowned buffet lunch served in the Food Forest Restaurant under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
This excursion requires a minimum of 10 passengers before we can depart.
as always, the clients had a positive experience. the lunch was exceptional. everything on time and professionally done - NRV
Good morning, my group had a great time with your team, they enjoyed the hike to its fullest. We had oysters and MCC as starters which was a big hit. Thank you to the team for a great day. I can't add pics of the group as I don't have their permission. Success with the rest of the year. - 26
Our visit to Featherbed was truly outstanding and memorable - Shamis
abbiamo fatto questo tour con la mia famiglia fatto veramente bene con spiegazioni chiare e con un pranzo spettacolare consigliatissimo We did this tour with my family, it was really well done with clear explanations and a spectacular lunch, highly recommended. - EMILIANO
What a delightful day - the views are extraordinary, the walk was beautiful and the buffet lunch was delicious (as a vegetarian there was plenty for me to choose from). - David
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