Our husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our experience from the boat ride to the hike and buffet lunch. Our guide Colin was very friendly and informative. The coastline with the waves crashing into it was gorgeous. The buffet meal did not disappoint! There were so many food options, including vegetarian. The desserts were amazing as well. On our way back, we saw a couple of Cape Fur seals frolicking in the lagoon. We highly recommend it!

We were on a tour of South Africa which included this activity. It was great. The tour guide, Colin, and ferry driver, Big Baby were friendly, informative and responsive. The scenery was incredible. They made accommodations for people who were not able to handle the strenuous walking.

What a lovely trip. The boat trip is only 30 mins then taken by vehicle to the viewing point. From here you can make the decision to walk back or go back by vehicle. We chose the walk which although quite strenuous (lots of steps) is well worth doing if you are fit and able. Our guide Selby was excellent. Once back at the restaurant we had a very good buffet lunch. Then it is a leisurely boat ride back. Whole trip was approx 4 hours. All the staff we met, including at the ticket kiosk, could not have been more helpful.

Part of our Gate 1 tour , we drove to Knysna waterfront where we embarked on a ferry that took us to the Milkwood Forest . We embarked a vehicle that took us to the top then we hiked down along the side of steep sandstone cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The views were spectacular. At the end of the trail, there is a restaurant and gift shop . Afterwards back on the ferry to the city of Knysna.

A great way to explore the western head of the lagoon. After a short boat trip across the lagoon, taking in views along the way, we were taken to the top of the reserve and had an optional walk down to the restaurant. The walk was a fantastic opportunity to experience panoramic views out to sea, across to the eastern head, and back towards the lagoon. There is also a variety of interesting vegetation along the way. Do be sure to take the short diversion to the sea cave at the foot of the reserve - stunning view of the sea. The walk was followed by a buffet lunch on the terrace adjacent to the restaurant, which was very plentiful and beautifully presented. A good variety of hot and cold food, as well as delicious desserts, including some South African classics. All in all a good half day out!

This was an amazing experience!!! 4 hours and very worth the money. Boat ride, 4x4 drive up the mountain, a hike in the stunning reserve with spectacular views and even going into the caves and then back for an incredible buffet lunch with fantastic selection. Then a boat ride back. The staff and guide, Colin, were friendly and informative. Would definitely recommend!!

Second time I have done this tour. Colin the guide was informative and he had a great sense of humour. I enjoyed the walk and the new view platform. The food was a good selection, including catering for a vegetarian, but could of been kept warmer. Friendly staff and a well designed venue, with indigenous bird life and positioned over the estuary. I was concerned about the non indigenous alien trees known as Wattles amongst the vegetation, I feel these need to be removed as they can worsen a fire. A good way to create employment in Knysna. The organisation called Working for Water is an example of how these invasive alien trees are constantly removed in the Fynbos in the Cape Peninsula. Great experience, highly recommended. Thank you.

This is my third time, the last being 2019 , after the Knysna fires that had destroyed almost the whole reserve. Nature has renewed and Featherbed looks absolutely great. The walkways and Restaurant renewed. The boat onto the Heads was smooth and the guides superb, the bus ride up an experience, and the hike down to the restaurant beautiful. Take the whole package. The meal thereafter was generous and scrumptious.

We did the 4 hour Eco Experience yesterday which included a very informative boat ride to the Featherbed Reserve ,a ride in a truck up the reserve then a easy hike down to the restaurant. The hike has stunning views and camera pics will never do it justice . The view of the caves at the bottom is breathtaking. After the hike the buffet lunch was very welcoming comprising of various meats ,salads and yummy desert . We thoroughly enjoyed the tour .Shelby,Avril,Joberg and Goswin were very entertaining throughout the trip with humourous tales ,lots of valuable insight and taking care of everyone. Highly recommend this tour ,well worth the price .

The featherbed nature reserve is a definite must go to place in Knysna. The tour is very educational and you get to know about the history of the town. The highlight of the tour is the breathtaking views of the Knysna heads from the nature reserve and the 2km hike to the sea caves.I would recommend visiting the nature reserve if you love nature and enjoy hiking.