This page serves to offer you some useful links to interesting and relevant places, things to do, and subjects of topical interest.

GATEWAY TO SOUTH AFRICA is a web site written by South Africans for both visitors to South Africa and for South Africans living abroad. It is a wonderful, rich source of up-to-date relevant information on the country, its attractions, people, economy etc.
The NEWS FEEDER on the right is courtesy of them.

We've listed a few links to alternative accommodation providers that we know and trust, and have a similar ecological ethos, just in case you can't stay with us

FRANVERLEIGH LODGE - Our immediate next door neighbours. Comfortable chalet accommodation

GREENWOOD GUIDE - a guide to small, owner-managed,
places to stay, restaurants, and activities that have been visited and reviewed by the authors

WHERE TO STAY, SOUTH AFRICA is a comprehensive accommodation web site, searchable by province, area and accommodation type. This link takes you directly to our listing
with them

KNYSNA FOREST TOURS: Escorted walking tours &
day trips in South Africa's spectacular Garden Route
Discover the best trails in the Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and George areas on foot. Routes are selected for the quality of walking, outstanding places of interest and the magnificent views. We will collect you from your accommodation and transfer you to the guided walk of your choice. All practicalities are taken care of and you are free to enjoy the area.

MOUNTAIN BIKING: Visit our web site for more information on mountain biking in the local area. Half day, full day or longer trips can be arranged to suit all fitness levels.

SPRINGTIDE SAILING CHARTERS:
The Outeniqua is a 50ft mono-hull and has been operating as a luxury sailing yacht since 1998. We are the only yacht to take you sailing through the Knysna Heads, out to the Indian Ocean and along the Knysna coastline.

SEAL ADVENTURES:High adrenalin activities in and around Knysna. Abseiling, quadbiking and canoeing.... check it out!

THE FEATHERBED COMPANY gives visitors to the Garden Route' an unforgettable experience on the Knysna Lagoon'. The Lagoon, more accurately defined as an estuary, has five fresh water rivers flowing in from the surrounding Outeniqua Mountains meeting with the surge of sea water from the Indian Ocean through the mighty headlands – known as the 'Knysna Heads' - the grand sandstone cliffs towering above the entrance to the Lagoon

GREAT BEACH RIDING AND HORSE TRAILS Sunrise, sunset and moonlight beach horse rides and also low tide beach horse rides in a coastal nature reserve. For the casual horse rider a 1,5h beach horse ride and the more experienced, up to a full day coastal horse ride

MONKEYLAND, PLETTENBERG BAY is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary.

BOTLIERSKOP PRIVATE GAME RESERVE:
Situated in spectacular mountains near Mossel Bay/George; offering a great diversity of wildlife. Day trips in jeeps, on quad bikes or on foot.

CANGO OSTRICH FARM, near the CANGO CAVES: 29km from Oudtshoorn, at the head of the picturesque Cango Valley, lies the spectacular underground wonder of the Klein Karoo - the Cango Caves. Situated in a limestone ridge parallel to the well known Swartberg Mountains, you will find the finest dripstone caverns, with their vast halls and towering formations.. not to be missed. Combine your trip with a visit to a working ostrich farm.

BLUE FOREST offer a full design, consultancy, and management service for private and commercial tree house projects worldwide. Blue Forest promotes adventurous outdoor living bringing people closer to the natural world. We are truly passionate about conserving the landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage of our woodlands and all our timber is specially sourced from managed forests.