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.
We had such an amazing experience... the views, food, the stuff... all amazing... worth every cent definitely going back!!! Highly recommend - Khaya
The whole experience was awesome. The place is exceptionally beautiful. The tour guides were extremely helpful and exhibited professionalism. Food was delicious. Thanks for the experience. We will do it again. - Gerald
The place was nice. Everything about the experience was nice. The views were also amazing. I loved the food. I'll be coming back this year for the food. - Kenney
My family decided to do the ferry across the lagoon to Featherbed which encompassed the short hike and delicious lunch. My wife and I had done it before but we wanted our 17 year old daughter to experience it. Everything was exceptional, the views breath taking, the hike remote, felt like we were on an episode of Survivor. The food and service was perfect. We plan to visit again next time we holiday in beautiful Knysna. Thank you to All, we are most grateful. Take care Alistair - Alistair
A fantastic hike that even our kids enjoyed. The views were spectacular and the guides knowleadgeable. Great buffet lunch on completion of the hike. - Darren
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