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Featherbed Nature Reserve

58 CJ Langenhoven Street | Ferry from Municipal Jetty, Knysna 5270, South Africa
0443821693
Ranked #5 of 28 attractions in Knysna
4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece of paradise situated on...... more » Owner description: Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is accessible by ferry only.In order to protect the splendour of the natural beauty, access to the Reserve is controlled. Numbers are limited and visits are only permitted in the company of the Reserve's specialist guides. « less
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Falls Church, Virginia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This combined everything - a boat ride on the lagoon, fabulous views of the sea and the lagoon from the Heads, a great downhill hike, and a scrumptious buffet lunch. Definitely worth the time and the cost. More

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Cape Town, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

If you jumble the letters of Featherbed, you end up with 2 words, Breathe & Fed. Breathe is what you must remember to do when the views and scenes takes your breath away. The same views that just took your breath away, just fed your soul as well..... Our guide, Gary, was fun and very informative. The boatride, trip on... More

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Cornwall
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

The experience was georgous The guide was well informed & passed on his knowledge. The walk back down to Milkwood Tree resturant for buffet lunch was spectacular. The Buffet lunch was amazing more food than you can imagine. The whole experience was idelic More

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Berrien Springs, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

The guide shared a lot of interesting information and the lunch buffet was outstanding More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Great way to get superb views of the estuary and hover over the mouth of the wonderful Indian Ocean. More

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

Really nice tour with breathtaking views. The walk is easy and casual and makes for some brilliant photos More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

I would recommend all travellers to experience the eco nature featherbed tour with The Featherbed Company. This trip have sum up our stay in Knysna. The boat trip to the Reserve and the nature walk were awesome. More

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Hampton, New Hampshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Even though it started to rain right after we boarded the boat to take us to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, we had a very informative, beautiful trip. The boat ride was narrated the whole trip to the Reserve, with facts about the Knysna Lagoon and Featherbed. Once at the dock to the Reserve we walked to waiting carts to be... More

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Dunedin, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

This as another area that is worth while spending time at. Hopefully it will be a sunny day as the views are spectacular. More

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Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Can highly recommend this trip. The guides are very friendly and knowledgeable. More

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