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.
A 3-hour excursion departs daily including a ferry cruise, 4×4 vehicle drive and 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.
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.
All our excursions require a minimum number of 10 guests before we can depart.
A lovely trip out with a friendly knowledgeable guide. Very pleasant walk along a well trodden path with some big steps but not too difficult. Wonderful views from the top! Thoroughly recommend. We will certainly do the trip again next year - Joanna
Wow - we had such a great experience with the Featherbed Company, especially as we had booked for an afternoon trip, changed it to the morning because of the really heavy rain that was forecast and then changed it once again because of the forecast - all the staff were super helpful and accommodating. As it turned out we had superb weather and a great guide. The boat trip was good as was the trip up to the peak (although a little hairy scary at times with the shear drops and because I stupidly sat on the window side!) The guided walk down was very efficient, whilst he kept us moving we had plenty of time to take in the glorious vistas. We rounded up our trip with a light lunch at the cafe which was also very good. All in all it was really, really enjoyable and we would recommend - Thank you. - Mrs
LOVED THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE, WOULD DO IT AGAIN!!! - Tumelo
Fantastic experience, beautiful scenery and great outing for the entire family. - Shani
Was great experience! Staff was friendly and helpful Feel safe View was amazing Thanks - Framesby
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