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.
So good. one of our top highlights from the Garden route. Our guide was also really good. - Hulisani
We did a morning trip with Featherbed and it was a great experience. Arrived at the boat and did a short trip across the lagoon. A bus took us to the top of the head and we walked down and back to the restaurant. The walk was interesting and informative. There were plenty of viewing points along the coast. Lots of plant species. Toilets available at the restaurant and drinks/ food could be purchased. A trip back across the lagoon completed a great morning. - Lis
Excellent experience. Really worth doing . Great guide and beautiful views. A much better idea of Knysna - Anita
Beautiful scenic tour but the guide was not so enthousiastic, impossible to hear her clearly in the micro. - Catherine
We had a terrific experience, it was great to see the reserve and the wonderful views, plus all the staff involved in the experience was very nice. THanks - Martín
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