Knysna Forests
These last pockets of indigenous forest, now part of the new Garden Route National Park, are some distance from town: Goudveld State Forest is 30km (19 miles) northwest of Knysna, while Diepwalle is some 20km (12 miles) northeast. Goudveld is a mixture of plantation and indigenous forest, making Diepwalle, with its ancient yellowwoods, the better option for the purist. Look out for the emerald Knysna Loerie and the brightly hued Narina Trogon in the branches. Diepwalle has three excellent color-coded circular trails, all 7 to 9km (4 1/4-5 1/2 miles) long (the red route is recommended because it features the most water).
These last pockets of indigenous forest, now part of the new Garden Route National Park, are some distance from town: Goudveld State Forest is 30km (19 miles) northwest of Knysna, while Diepwalle is some 20km (12 miles) northeast. Goudveld is a mixture of plantation and indigenous forest, making Diepwalle, with its ancient yellowwoods, the better option for the purist. Look out for the emerald Knysna Loerie and the brightly hued Narina Trogon in the branches. Diepwalle has three excellent color-coded circular trails, all 7 to 9km (4 1/4-5 1/2 miles) long (the red route is recommended because it features the most water).
Details
Bookstore
Available as paperback
and as e-book.
