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Armoria Civica - Knysna
The Knysna Coat of Arms provides a great deal of information about the History of Knysna, so this Web-Site is well worth visiting.
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This site is most unusual, and somewhat irreverent. Some of the information, however, is interesting and useful, and generally entertaining!
Simola Golf Course, Knysna
Simola Golf Course is situated high on the hills north of Knysna, with dramatic views over the Town and Lagoon. It is an 18 Hole 'Golden Bear' (Jack Nicklaus) Course, created to challenge Professionals and inspire Amateurs. It goes without saying that a Course as great as this should have a Club House to match....it does!
Visitors renting 'Karibu' may enjoy the opportunity to play as Guest of Pippa Jarman (Owner), who is a Founder Member of 'Simola'.
Springtide Sailing Charters, Knysna
The 'Outeniqua' is a 50ft mono-hull yacht, with a beam of 4m & interior clearance of 1.9m. She was hand built by her Owner/Skipper, Stephan Pepler. She is moored alongside '34 o South', at the Knysna Quays.
If you book a trip from 'Karibu', Stephan and his experienced crew will collect you from your own private jetty and take you on a lagoon cruise, which, on a good day, may involve going out through The Heads into the Indian Ocean, to see dolphins, and maybe - Whales.
On your return to the calm lagoon, a feast of delectable mezza-type canapes etc appears, all washed down with a selection of drinks. you will then glide back into the Quays to disembark at 'Karibu'.
The Phantom Forest Eco Reserve, Knysna
Nestling in the Afromontane Forest, a visit here is a real MUST! You leave your car at the base of the mountain and are driven in a Golf Cart or 4x4 up, up, up to the top to share magnificent views with the Fish Eagles.
Enjoy an evening watching the sunset over the Lagoon from the Cocktail Lounge, then a superb dinner, followed by coffee sitting around the Boma Fire. If you really want a particularly special experience, stay overnight in one of the elevated luxury 'Tree Suites'.
Knysna Elephant Park, Nr Plettenburg
Get up-close and personal with these magnificent elephants. Touch, feed, ride on, or walk with them; or even stay overnight with them in a charming self-catering suite which overlooks their sleeping accommodation.
'Oxbow Farm', Buffalo Bay, Near Knysna
Absolute tranquillity on the banks of the Goukamma River, yet only 10 minutes from Knysna Town.
'Oxbow Farm' is owned and run by Nick and Caroline Irish, primarily as an Equine Enterprise (Miniature Horses and Carriage Driving) but there are also two charming cottages available for self-catering, both set in their own space with exquisite views.
Garden Route Game Lodge, Albertinia
Set against the backdrop of the Langeberg Mountains, and only 3 1/2 hrs from Cape Town, you can enjoy a 'taste' of a Game Reserve, - a soft adventure.
Choose a Private Chalet (Rondaval) to stay in, and go on both dawn and sunset game drives with one of their very knowledgeable Game Wardens. You will certainly see the 'Big Four', Cheetahs, and a large variety of other wild animals, (but the leopards are very evasive!)
Jawitz Properties
More and more Europeans are buying homes in the Western Cape, either for their own holidays, to Let, or to move to permanently. Those who have visited don't need telling why it is so popular, but for those who haven't, - it's the weather, the cost of living, the life-style, the people, the scenery etc etc etc!
Jawitz Properties was founded in 1969 and is one of South Africa's leading residential property companies with an outstanding reputation. Mr and Mrs Buck who own the Knysna Franchise, have an astute understanding of the property purchase procedures for foreigners, and their Team provide support and guidance throughout.
They cover a whole range of Properties, including Knysna Quays, Knysna Mara, and Thesen Island, all very popular and desirable.
Aloe Ferox, Albertinia
You may never have heard of Aloe Ferox, because the plant is indigenous to one particular area of the Western Cape, but it has used for medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. It has all the excellent properties of Aloe Vera, but because the process of growing and production is so natural (no pesticides, fertilisers, chemical additives) is is absolutely organic, pure, and is therefore more effective.
There are a large variety of products, covering general well-being, skin care, detoxing, weight control, and medicinal.