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Western Cape Accommodation at SANParks Knysna Lakes Section | Viya

SANParks Knysna Lakes Section

SANParks Knysna Lakes Section

Self Catering in Garden Route, Garden RouteWestern Cape

SANParks Knysna Lakes Section

Self Catering in Garden Route, Garden RouteWestern Cape
Western Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
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Capacity 32
Children All ages
Rooms 10
Check in 14:00 to 17:00

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Check out 10:00
The Knysna Forest is world famous for its magical beauty, dark and mystical retreats and giant Outeniqua yellowwoods, some of which are more than 1000-years old. Other prominent tree species include stinkwood and the pink-flowered Cape chestnut. It has achieved a mythical and permanent place in South African literature through the works of writer Dalene Matthee who found inspiration for numerous novels in the heart of the forest.

The name Knysna, a Khoi word, is most popularly thought to mean ‘place of ferns’, in reference to the dense forests. During the early parts of the 19th century, the Knysna forest was home to hundreds of elephants. This period however, was witness to a growing market for ivory and habitat transformation so that by 1890, the once large elephant population was virtually wiped out, leaving only four remnant populations. Today it is believed that only a few isolated individuals roam these dense forests. Today these forests offer endless walks and hiking trails including a wide selection of cycling routes.

Set amid the treetops of the Diepwalle Forest, the Diepwalle Forest Camp is an elevated camp that affords the visitor an opportunity to feel at one with the forest while providing that perfect balance of outdoor living and basic amenities which the ardent camper will love.

The Harkerville Treetop Chalet has 2 double rooms, each with its own bathroom and sleeps 4 in comfort. This magical hideaway is tucked away at the head of a wide valley situated in the Harkerville forest. From this vantage point you can bird watch, botanise, explore the walking trails close by or hop on your bike for an exhilarating cycle through the forest.

Discover rivers, waterfalls and a mass of flora amid giant indigenous trees. Bird watchers should keep a lookout for the famous Knysna turaco with its distinctive white-tipped crest.
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The Knysna Forest is world famous for its magical beauty, dark and mystical retreats and giant Outeniqua yellowwoods, some of which are more than 1000-years old. Other prominent tree species include stinkwood and the pink-flowered Cape chestnut. It has achieved a mythical and permanent place in South African literature through the works of writer Dalene Matthee who found inspiration for numerous novels in the heart of the forest.

The name Knysna, a Khoi word, is most popularly thought to mean ‘place of ferns’, in reference to the dense forests. During the early parts of the 19th century, the Knysna forest was home to hundreds of elephants. This period however, was witness to a growing market for ivory and habitat transformation so that by 1890, the once large elephant population was virtually wiped out, leaving only four remnant populations. Today it is believed that only a few isolated individuals roam these dense forests. Today these forests offer endless walks and hiking trails including a wide selection of cycling routes.

Set amid the treetops of the Diepwalle Forest, the Diepwalle Forest Camp is an elevated camp that affords the visitor an opportunity to feel at one with the forest while providing that perfect balance of outdoor living and basic amenities which the ardent camper will love.

The Harkerville Treetop Chalet has 2 double rooms, each with its own bathroom and sleeps 4 in comfort. This magical hideaway is tucked away at the head of a wide valley situated in the Harkerville forest. From this vantage point you can bird watch, botanise, explore the walking trails close by or hop on your bike for an exhilarating cycle through the forest.

Discover rivers, waterfalls and a mass of flora amid giant indigenous trees. Bird watchers should keep a lookout for the famous Knysna turaco with its distinctive white-tipped crest.
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Features

Braai Area
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Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Service
8.6
Safety
8.2
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Knysna Lakes Section, Garden Route National Park, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape
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Rooms

 6 Available

Camping Diepwalle Power (CK4P)

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Camp Spot
From
R358
per night, for 2 ppl
 4 Available

Diepwalle Deck Tent (DT2)

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Structured Tent
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R616
per night, for 2 ppl

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Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Features
Braai Area
Facilities
  • Braai Area
  • Kitchen Facilities
  • No Smoking Indoors
  • Self Catering
Activities Onsite
  • Bird Watching
  • Mountain Biking
Activities Nearby
  • Horse Riding
  • Bird Watching
  • Cycling
  • Game Viewing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
Parking Facilities
  • Secure Parking
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Price Includes
Camping Diepwalle Power (CK4P)
Rates displayed are on a camping basis, and guests are required to bring along their own equipment.
Rates include a 1% community fund.
Diepwalle Deck Tent (DT2)
Rates displayed are on a tented camp basis.
No bedding, towels or cutlery or crockery are provided.
Rates include a 1% community fund.
Check-in/check-out details
Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
Check-out: 10:00
House rules
This camp does not accept cash.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.
A standard daily conservation fee of R168 for foreign visitors, R84 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R42 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

Please note:
Check-in at the Diepwalle Forest Office before 16:00 daily. Late arrivals should pre-arrange late check-in with the office at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
Due to the geographical location of the Harkerville Treetop Chalet, clients will have to check-in with a valid proof of payment or confirmation letter at the Garden of Eden by no later than 17:00 to collect their keys.

Roller blades and skateboards are prohibited.
No bait, shells, driftwood or any other organism, living or dead, may be removed from the Garden Route National Park.
Pets are not allowed in a national park.
The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.

For the camping decks:
Tents and mattresses are available to rent from the Diepwalle Forest Office.
Only tents are allowed, no motorhomes or roof-top tents.
A maximum of 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.
 6 Available

Camping Diepwalle Power (CK4P)

  • Sleeps 4 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Camp Spot
From
R358
per night, for 2 ppl
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Description

The camping decks can each accommodate a tent and feature a braai facility and dining area, and have a 240V electric point. The decks have use of communal ablutions with hot showers. Campers have access to communal fridge, washing machine and tumble-dryer. Firewood is available for purchase at the Forest Office. Only tents are allowed, no motorhomes or roof-top tents. A maximum of 4 campers, 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.

Rates
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Fireplace
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a camping basis, and guests are required to bring along their own equipment. Rates include a 1% community fund.

House Rules

This camp does not accept cash.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.
A standard daily conservation fee of R168 for foreign visitors, R84 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R42 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

Please note:
Check-in at the Diepwalle Forest Office before 16:00 daily. Late arrivals should pre-arrange late check-in with the office at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
Due to the geographical location of the Harkerville Treetop Chalet, clients will have to check-in with a valid proof of payment or confirmation letter at the Garden of Eden by no later than 17:00 to collect their keys.

Roller blades and skateboards are prohibited.
No bait, shells, driftwood or any other organism, living or dead, may be removed from the Garden Route National Park.
Pets are not allowed in a national park.
The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.

For the camping decks:
Tents and mattresses are available to rent from the Diepwalle Forest Office.
Only tents are allowed, no motorhomes or roof-top tents.
A maximum of 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.

Cancellation policy

Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Description

The camping decks can each accommodate a tent and feature a braai facility and dining area, and have a 240V electric point. The decks have use of communal ablutions with hot showers. Campers have access to communal fridge, washing machine and tumble-dryer. Firewood is available for purchase at the Forest Office. Only tents are allowed, no motorhomes or roof-top tents. A maximum of 4 campers, 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.

 4 Available

Diepwalle Deck Tent (DT2)

  • Sleeps 2 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Structured Tent
  • Single or 3/4-bed
From
R616
per night, for 2 ppl
More room/unit pictures
Western Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Western Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Western Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Western Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Western Cape Accommodation at  | Viya
Description

These structured permanent tents are set up on camping decks, and each contain 2 single beds with mattresses, 2 lockable kists, a bar fridge, and an LED light. No bedding, towels or cutlery or crockery are provided. The camping decks each feature a braai facility and dining area, and have a 240V electric point. The decks have use of communal ablutions with hot showers. Visitors have access to communal fridge, washing machine and tumble-dryer. Firewood is available for purchase at the Forest Office. A maximum of 2 visitors, 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.

Room Arrangements
Capacity: 2 Number of rooms: 1
Bedroom 1 Sleeps 2
2 x Single Bed / Three-Quarter Bed
Rates
About This Room
  • Non smoking
Bathroom
  • Shower
Room Facilities
  • Fireplace
Price Includes

Rates displayed are on a tented camp basis. No bedding, towels or cutlery or crockery are provided. Rates include a 1% community fund.

House Rules

This camp does not accept cash.

All visitors over 18 years old will be required to produce an identity document, passport or alternative valid identification e.g. driver’s licence card for scanning upon entering/exiting the Parks.
A standard daily conservation fee of R168 for foreign visitors, R84 for SADC nationals with a valid passport, and R42 for South African Citizens and Residents with ID, will be required on entry to the park.

Please note:
Check-in at the Diepwalle Forest Office before 16:00 daily. Late arrivals should pre-arrange late check-in with the office at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
Due to the geographical location of the Harkerville Treetop Chalet, clients will have to check-in with a valid proof of payment or confirmation letter at the Garden of Eden by no later than 17:00 to collect their keys.

Roller blades and skateboards are prohibited.
No bait, shells, driftwood or any other organism, living or dead, may be removed from the Garden Route National Park.
Pets are not allowed in a national park.
The use of drones inside (and over) our national parks is strictly prohibited.

For the camping decks:
Tents and mattresses are available to rent from the Diepwalle Forest Office.
Only tents are allowed, no motorhomes or roof-top tents.
A maximum of 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.
As outdoor lighting in camps is limited, a torch/headlamp is required when walking outside at night.

Cancellation policy

Cancelling or downgrading of a reservation 45 days or less prior to, or on, arrival will result in cancellation fees according to a sliding scale, based on the total reservation cost, which varies between 50% and 100%.

Description

These structured permanent tents are set up on camping decks, and each contain 2 single beds with mattresses, 2 lockable kists, a bar fridge, and an LED light. No bedding, towels or cutlery or crockery are provided. The camping decks each feature a braai facility and dining area, and have a 240V electric point. The decks have use of communal ablutions with hot showers. Visitors have access to communal fridge, washing machine and tumble-dryer. Firewood is available for purchase at the Forest Office. A maximum of 2 visitors, 1 tent and 1 vehicle are permitted per deck. Extra vehicles are charged an additional fee per night.

The Knysna Forest is world famous for its magical beauty, dark and mystical retreats and giant Outeniqua yellowwoods, some of which are more than 1000-years old. Other prominent tree species include stinkwood and the pink-flowered Cape chestnut. It has achieved a mythical and permanent place in South African literature through the works of writer Dalene Matthee who found inspiration for numerous novels in the heart of the forest.

The name Knysna, a Khoi word, is most popularly thought to mean ‘place of ferns’, in reference to the dense forests. During the early parts of the 19th century, the Knysna forest was home to hundreds of elephants. This period however, was witness to a growing market for ivory and habitat transformation so that by 1890, the once large elephant population was virtually wiped out, leaving only four remnant populations. Today it is believed that only a few isolated individuals roam these dense forests. Today these forests offer endless walks and hiking trails including a wide selection of cycling routes.

Set amid the treetops of the Diepwalle Forest, the Diepwalle Forest Camp is an elevated camp that affords the visitor an opportunity to feel at one with the forest while providing that perfect balance of outdoor living and basic amenities which the ardent camper will love.

The Harkerville Treetop Chalet has 2 double rooms, each with its own bathroom and sleeps 4 in comfort. This magical hideaway is tucked away at the head of a wide valley situated in the Harkerville forest. From this vantage point you can bird watch, botanise, explore the walking trails close by or hop on your bike for an exhilarating cycle through the forest.

Discover rivers, waterfalls and a mass of flora amid giant indigenous trees. Bird watchers should keep a lookout for the famous Knysna turaco with its distinctive white-tipped crest.
This place is highly rated!
This place is highly rated!
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