Coastal forests and marine areas
Inside-park stays and nearby lodges, sorted by distance.
Inside parkEbb-and-Flow lies in the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park, on the bank of the Touw River where it winds through indigenous forest towards the sea. This is a soft, green landscape of rivers, lakes and forested hills, very different from the country's drier reserves, and the camp makes an ideal base for exploring it on foot or by water. The appeal here is gentle and active in equal measure. Visitors can hire a canoe and drift along quiet backwaters, follow forest paths, watch for whales and dolphins from the coast, or settle into one of the bird hides to take in the area's rich bird life, from kingfishers to herons and egrets. None of it demands great fitness, and there is something for every pace. Accommodation ranges from riverside campsites to log cabins raised on stilts among the trees. The camp keeps facilities modest, with shops, restaurants and services close by in the village of Wilderness, a short distance from George.
The Knysna Forest is world famous for its magical beauty, dark and mystical recesses and giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods, some of which are almost a thousand ### Activities See the Park’s Activities for a comprehensive list. ### Facilities See the Park’s Facilities for a comprehensive list. ### 5 Things To Seek Knysna Seahorse: This peculiar fish occurs only in the Knysna, Keurbooms and Swartvlei estuaries and nowhere else in the world. Because of its limited distribution the Knysna Seahorse is listed as endangered on the IUCN’s Red List – the first seahorse in the world to be listed as endangered. Hint: Visit the SANParks Thesen Island Office in Knysna to view the Knysna Seahorse up close! Big Tree: Also known as the King Edward VII tree, this famous landmark and visitor attraction near Diepwalle Forest Station is another Outeniqua yellowwood worth seeing up close. The tree is 800+ years old. The Forest Legends Museum: If you venture into the mysterious Knysna Forest you will find, at its heart, the Forest Legends Museum which houses stories about Woodcutters, Timber merchants, Botanists, Settlers and the elusive Knysna Elephant. The museum reveals some of the forest’s best kept secrets and showcases the famous elephant skeleton. Knysna Dwarf Chameleon: A species of dwarf chameleon that is endemic to South Africa this forest dweller is the master of camouflage. They climb high into the forest canopy during the day to bask and then sleep in the centre of tree ferns at night, coiling their prehensile tails to look like fern fronds. Elephant Walks: These three trails are a scenic delight with clear streams and mysterious green beauty. They follow old woodcutter trails in some parts, taking the hiker past some stately old Outeniqua yellowwood trees. Choose between the moderate White Elephant Trail with its enticing rock pools, the easy Black Elephant Trail or the moderate to difficult Red Elephant Trail. ### Contact See the Contact page of the Park.
Manyoni Private Game Reserve is one of the largest privately-owned reserves in Kwazulu-Natal. This 23,000-hectare reserve is the product of 17 dedicated landowners who dropped their fences in 2004 to create one contiguous protected area for our wildlife. The selection of the area as a potential release site for the WWF Black Rhino Range Expansion Project was a major driving factor in the establishment of Manyoni. In 2005, the newly established reserve was confirmed as a release site by the WWF and a founder population of black rhino were released into their new home.