About Pledge Nature Reserve

This 10 hectare local nature reserve functions as something of a green lung in Knysna, lying as it does just behind Main Road. The Reserve falls within the Cape Floral Kingdom, which, with its 8600 plant species, is the worlds' richest temperate flora.

Did you know? Described by visitors as a 'pocket of paradise', there is one trail in particular that leads to the lookout point that is worth taking, if your time is limited.

Made up of forest, wetland and fynbos, Pledge Nature Reserve it is not only beautiful – filled with indigenous plants, cool ponds and streams and wonderful bird life - but it also provides a series of paths and hidden benches that make it a peaceful retreat.

Described by visitors as a 'pocket of paradise', there is one trail in particular that leads to the lookout point that is worth taking, if your time is limited.

Pledge Nature Reserve's history is interesting. Hard to believe that it used to be a brickfield and was known as Bok-se-Kloof situated on the edge of town. This closed around 1920 and, aside from being used by a Brownie group to learn about the area's botanical beauty, it was abandoned – more or less.

Flash floods silted up the streams and it began to be used as a dumping ground for builders' rubble and refuse. Finally a group of people 'rescued' it by clearing invader species and declaring it a reserve. It is registered as a non-profit community project and functions on grants and donations (donors can adopt a forest tree).

Tip: the Pledge reserve is a well kept "secret" and not visited by the masses. As a result it is something of a sanctuary for those who go there, and peace and tranquillity predominate. Over 90 species of bird have been spotted, as well as grysbok, mongoose, porcupine and genet.

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WherePledge Nature Reserve, Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa

WhenOpen daily from 07h00 to 18h00.

Telephone+27 (0)44 382-3712

OvernightStay in Knysna Accommodation, Garden Route

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