Breath in the distinct aroma of native fynbos and coastal forest as expert guides unveil the importance of the site on exclusive nature drives. Explore sea caves inhabited by the ancient Khoi Khoi people as part of short guided walks. Then dine beneath a canopy of indigenous milkwood trees on the shore of Knysna Lagoon.

Featherbed is a private nature reserve at the heart of South Africa’s much-lauded Garden Route. Located on Western Head, one of the two cliffs at the mouth of Knysna Lagoon, it is only accessible by boat. It also limits visitor numbers to protect this precious environment for future generations.