The Goukamma Nature Reserve, Knysna is situated in the midst of Knysna and Sedgefield. In Goukamma Nature Reserve, Knysna you can go on various trails along with your family and friends.
The Goukamma Nature Reserve in Knysna is set in the eye of the picturesque Garden Route which is located on the Cape south coast. This place is situated near the banks of the beautiful Goukamma River. The Goukamma Nature Reserve is near to Sedgefield. This place is located around 40 km from George Town and 25 km from Knysna.
This place has a 14 km long scenic coastline. This reserve also has a marine protected area. There is an large dune field in the Goukamma Nature Reserve in Knysna. Out here you will find thick coastal forests which has a wide variety of flora and fauna. The fynbos vegetation, estuary, and Groenvlei freshwater lake are also present at this Nature Reserve in Knysna.
Being a major Knysna Tourist Attractions, the Goukamma Nature Reserve in Knysna has many rare species of wild animals which include grysbok, vervet monkeys, otters and also 6 different species of fishes. The marine protected area in the Goukamma Nature Reserve in Knysna has bottle-nosed as well as many other dolphins. You can also view many whales from a close distance during July to October.
Out here, in this reserve you will find two hundred and twenty types of different bird species. These birds are well recorded. There are many rare species of birds like spoonbill, African fish eagle, African marsh harrier, the endangered African penguins, kingfisher, Knysna lourie and the African black oystercatcher.
In the Goukamma Nature Reserve in Knysna you can also indulge in many adventure marine sports activities. You vam also go swimming in the river or the ocean here. The Groenvlei lake is among the finest bass-fishing places in this country.
You can go on 4 separate day-trails in Goukamma Nature Reserve. But a permit is required from the reserve authorities for hiking. You can also go on a picnic or go angling, sailing, canoeing and windsurfing in this reserve. Canoes are available for hire. If you bring along your horses then Goukamma Nature Reserve, Knysna has a horse riding trail just for you. Transportation in Knysna is also easily available. Buses and taxis can be hired to travel to different places in Knysna.
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