The greater Knysna area consists of the town of Knysna, Sedgefield, Buffel’s Bay, Rheenendal and Brenton. Each of these areas has its own charm and beauty, and is well worth exploring on their own.
Sedgefield’s unofficial slogan of If it’s outdoors, it’s out here certainly rings true! Often mistaken for a sleepy village, Africa’s first official CittaSlow town is abuzz with outdoor activities.
Nestled in the heart of the Knysna National Lakes Area of the Garden Route National Park, and with four spectacularly unspoilt beaches, Sedgefield presents a wide variety of aquatic activities: from simply splashing around to sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, excellent bass fishing as well as rock and surf fishing. Gericke’s Point on Swartvlei beach is the ideal spot for snorkelling and spearfishing, with beautiful rock formations and pools ideal for collecting oysters and mussels – if you have the correct license! With excellent off shore winds, the Sedgefield beaches are also popular ideal kite surfing spots. And Sedgefield has long been known as the paragliding Mecca of South Africa.
Photo courtesy of Elle Photography.
- South Africa’s paragliding Mecca!
The natural beauty and peaceful pace of the area has attracted many talented artists over the years, and has inspired them to create great works. Their skills range from woodworking and pottery to painting in all its forms. Theirs and many other crafters’ works are to be found at the weekly Scarab and Island markets. And after browsing through amazing arts and crafts, treat yourself to breakfast and do some grocery shopping at the multi award winning and ever popular Wild Oats Farmers’ Market.
Take a relaxing stroll through the village and you’ll notice a multitude of beautiful mosaics adorning the town. Masithandane is responsible and you can support them through their Mosaic Art Tourism Project. This organization has taken on the monumental task of caring for the community through home nursing and care giving, promoting food security, caring for vulnerable children, education and skills training, training of home-based carers, literacy projects and job creation.
- The streets of Sedgefield have become a gallery for the Masithandane mosaics.
Bordering the Goukamma Nature Reserve, Sedgefield sports an abundance of fascinating fauna & flora hidden in a water network and indigenous forests. If you are a keen birder, then you have just discovered paradise! Boasting a few marine protected areas and nature reserves, this is an undeniable hotspot for bird lovers.
The Sedgefield Slow Festival celebrates life happening at its own pace and fun the way it used to be. With a program full of fun for every member of the family, Sedgefield is the place to be from 29 – 31 March this year. And to make sure that you book the perfect festival accommodation for you and your family, be sure to visit www.exploreknysna.com.
Sedgefield – where the tortoise sets the place. Sedgefield – where good food is slow food. Sedgefield – the extreme sportsman’s paradise. Sedgefield – the perfect family vacation destination. And www.exploreknysna.com – the perfect spot to book your ideal accommodation.