It’s no secret that Garden Route activities are plentiful, and Knysna finds itself perfectly placed to enjoy a wide variety of them. We’ve hand picked a few activities within an hour’s drive of Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa to give you some ideas of all the exciting things to do that fall right on your doorstep.
Spend a beach day at Brenton-on-Sea
Take a short drive to enjoy the fresh sea air and the quiet beaches of Brenton-on-Sea. A mere 15kms west of Knysna, this sleepy beach town is frequented by local holiday makers and boasts a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. Recline on the beach and feel the sand between your toes. Had enough of the sun? Take an exclusive tour to view the endangered Brenton Blue butterfly, which makes the quaint town its home.
Go bird watching at Goukamma Game Reserve
Bare witness to the finer things in life and visit Goukamma Game Reserve for an array of colourful birds, unique flora and smaller wildlife. Covering 25 000 hectares of dense coastal forest, Goukamma Game Reserve is home to vervet monkey, bushbuck and bushpig, as well as honey badgers, porcupine, and mongooses. Keep a look out for the rare African black oystercatcher, which makes the sandy dunes its home. There are over 220 species of bird found in the reserve, making Goukamma a birder’s dream.
Play a game of golf at Fancourt Golf Estate
Falling among Golf Digest’s top 20 courses in the country, Fancourt is a must-see for keen golfers. Just over an hour’s drive from Turbine Hotel, Fancourt combines world-class golfing with an unprecedented elegance. Complete with a Golfing Academy and practise facilities, Fancourt Golf Estate is guaranteed to offer you a golfing experience you won’t easily forget.
Visit the Knysna Elephant Park
Established in 1994, the Knysna Elephant park was the first facility in South Africa to care for orphaned African Elephants. There are nine elephants in the current herd, but the park itself has raised over forty elephants in the twenty years it’s been operational. The elephants in the park include rescues, orphaned calves and relocated elephants. The Knysna Elephant Park offers tours, elephant back rides and a chance to interaction in an educational way with these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat.
With Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa as your base, you’ve got the ideal position from which to explore the magnificent Garden Route activities. Visit our website to find the perfect Knysna accommodation, and get ready to explore a little bit more of this incredible country.
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