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Featherbed Nature Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; South Africa; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 4 hours

Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna, South Africa, stands as a remarkable private sanctuary committed to preserving the unique biodiversity of the Cape Floristic Region on the Western Headland of the Knysna River Estuary. Established by the pioneering efforts of William Smith and his father, Professor JLB Smith, this attraction is steeped in a history of discovery and conservation, echoing the legacy of the coelacanth through its founding story. Since 1984, access to this ecological treasure is exclusive to ferry passengers, ensuring a serene and undisturbed experience. The reserve flourishes with diverse habitats, including the endemic Knysna Sand Fynbos and coastal dune thicket, providing a refuge for an array of fauna such as the Cape bushbuck and blue duiker, and renowned bird species like the Knysna turaco. Efforts following the 2017 Cape storm and Knysna fires have intensified its conservation practices, focusing on the eradication of invasive species to support the natural regeneration of its indigenous flora and fauna, making it a vital sanctuary for wildlife and a testament to resilience and ecological preservation.

Operators offering tours in South Africa

Attractions in Knysna

Steenbok Nature Reserve

4.8

The Heads

Pledge Nature Reserve

4.6

Goukamma Nature Reserve

4.2

Knysna Elephant Park

Reviews of Featherbed Nature Reserve

Royce Thomas

3
Reviewed: 2024-07-14

I would highly recommend going to robberg rather than featherhead if you are healthy to do a hike. The tour is basically talking about houses on the coast, the hike is not impressive, the food is very basic and they charge for drinks. At almost 50 usd per person it is not worth it. Save your money go to robberg and spend your money a good restuarant in platts or knysna.
g b

5
Reviewed: 2024-06-20

Great guides, a truly memorable experience!
Joseph Kincaid

5
Reviewed: 2024-04-09

This is a professional tour experience to a beautiful area. The boat that takes you depends on how many people are booked on the tour. A truck and trailer takes everyone to West Head and from there a walk slowly down the slope to caves and then a walkway back to the start and a buffet lunch. The guide does stay at the head of the walk so it is hard to catch everything that is being said to the rear of the group. The path is a dirt track with some steps but most people should be able walk it. At the caves it is a boardwalk with wooden steps and handrails. Don’t miss it.
Simon Batcup

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-26

Very cool walking experience, followed by an excellent lunch. Colin, our guide was terrific.
Chirwa Patience

5
Reviewed: 2024-01-02

I really loved the wonderful nature reserve with wonderful views and cave site