Rocks on

informative guide André Ackerman, having been completely separate from the Knysna municipal area in former years; and vistas of Coney Glen and the rocky coastline it connects to as far as the eye can see.

What’s that famous television commercial line? “But wait, there’s more!”

Return ferry trip to boot

Not only is the Featherbed Eco-Tour a wondrous journey of splendid views, hidden rock pools and formations, and an insight into indigenous flora and fauna, but it includes a return ferry trip on the Knysna Estuary with fun, history lessons to boot, served up with some of André’s dry humour; a 4x4 Unimog vehicle and trailor drive up to the headland of the reserve; and a tasty buffet lunch under a canopy of milkwood trees at their outdoor restaurant afterwards to replenish the body.

After losing almost every aspect that drew visitors to the Featherbed Nature Reserve to the fires, the team has truly banded together and now offers an even more magical experience to locals and tourists. Guests, including members of Knysna’s tourism industry, called the experience “phenomenal”, “wonderful”, and wondered to themselves why they had not paid a visit to the reserve years before.

Don’t miss out on one of Knysna’s most spectacular offerings – get up, get going, and visit Featherbed tomorrow! I've already added it to my bucket list to visit Featherbed a second time.