About The Elephant Walk
Start: Diepwalle Forest Station, near Knysna
Finish: Diepwalle Forest Station
Duration: 20 km, roughly 7 hours
Fitness: moderate
Our tip: you can get your walking permit from the office at Diepwalle
Also known as the Elephant Walks this hike is pretty demanding, purely because of the distance covered, although it is pretty much all on the flat.
It has been divided up into three shorter routes and colour coded, for those who don't want to do the whole route. Each of the three paths is marked with a different colour elephant silhouette.
Diepwalle Forest Station lies some 23 km north of Knysna on the R339 to Uniondale. This is the heart of the Knysna forest and the stamping ground of the elusive Knysna elephants.
If you don't manage a glimpse of them, the magic of the giant forest trees will keep you entranced. Look out for the Outeniqua yellowwood, of which there are eight giants. One in particular stands at the Diepwalle picnic area and is known as King Edward VII Tree.
Diepwalle is a one of the Outenique Trail stop off points. Part of the two trails co-incide, so don't be surprised to come across white or yellow shoe prints in amongst coloured elephants on yellow plastic.
Should you want to do only one of the walks, they are as follows:
Elephant 1: 9 km, easy circular route (black elephant markers)
Elephant 2: 8 km, easy circular route (white elephant markers)
Elephant 3: 7 km, moderate circular route (red elephant markers)
One of the highlights is a wonderful rock pool on the white trail.
Need to Know
WhereDiepwalle Forest Station, near Knysna, Garden Route
WhenDaylight hours. Collect your permit at the station office.
How muchPrices on request.
OvernightStay nearby in Knysna, in Garden Route
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Forest Valley Cottages
Beaming with casual luxury.. Forest Valley embraces the dramatic beauty of the coastline town of Knysna with mountain and forest views. The offer...
Owl's Roost
Enjoy peace and tranquillity in the three star graded Owl's Roost Apartments suitable for three respectively two adults. Part of a private reside...
Number Eleven
Number Eleven sleeps up to eight guests in four bedrooms. All bedrooms have a King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a bath and a shower. Ou...
Oyster Creek Holiday Home
Surrounded by the Knysna Lagoon with a spectacular view of The Heads, this intimate, luxury lodge can sleep up to twelve people on a self caterin...
Paquita Villa
Paquita is a three bedroom self catering home located in right on the lagoon in Knysna. From here you have private access to the beach and can en...
Under Milkwood Chalets
On the shores of the Knysna Lagoon, lies a village of timber log chalets amongst majestic Milkwood trees. This tranquil resort offers guests a ha...
34 @ Paquita
34 @ Paquita is self catering holiday home located near the Knysna Heads. This holiday home is the ideal base from which to explore the garden ro...
Cliffhanger Cottages
Cliffhanger Cottages are situated along the Rheenendal road and enjoy the peace of the unspoilt country, yet only a 15 minute scenic drive to the...
Woodcutters Forest Cottages
Situated on the edge of the Knysna Indigenous Forest these two charming self catering cottages are fully equipped for self catering complete with...
Infinity Villa
Infinity Villa is perfectly positioned to maximize views stretching across the Knysna Lagoon, Heads Channel and far out into the Indian Ocean. In...
The Mount Knysna Boutique Hotel
The Mount Knysna offers understated class in all its on-site facilities. Each of our suites has spectacular views of the Knysna Heads and all the...
Headlands House Guest Lodge
Headlands House boasts dramatic sea, lagoon and cliff views from every window. Uniquely situated on the highest point of the famous Knysna Heads,...
Beacon House Apartment Three
Beacon House Apartment Three offers luxury self-catering accommodation in Knysna. It is an ideal location from which to base yourself as you expl...
Beacon House Penthouse Six
Beacon House Penthouse Six is a self catering holiday apartment in Knysna. This apartment is situated on the 3rd and 4th floors floor on the sout...
Beacon House Apartment Two
Beacon House Apartment Two is a self catering holiday apartment in Knysna, situated on the first floor on the southern (sea) side of the building...
Beacon House Penthouse Five
Beacon House Penthouse Five is a self catering holiday apartment in Knysna. This apartment is situated on the 3rd and 4th floors floor on the nor...
Beacon House Apartment Four
Beacon House Apartment 4 is a self catering holiday apartment in Knysna, situated on the second floor, on the southern (sea) side of the building...
Beacon House Apartment One
Beacon House Apartment One offers luxury self-catering accommodation in Knysna. Beacon House is one of the most perfectly located properties in t...
Beacon House
Beacon House is a contemporary luxury self-catering property located on the southern most property on the lower section of the Eastern Head. Thes...
Villa Seaview
Perched at the very top of Knysna's Eastern Head, Villa Seaview is a glorious villa with fabulous views of the ocean from almost every room. Slee...
Glenview Heads Gabriella
Offering accommodation in Knysna, Glenview Heads is situated above the Knysna Heads offering spectacular views from the wooden deck and the beach...
Glenview Heads Miguel
The Knysna Heads are a pair of sandstone cliffs that separate the Knysna Lagoon from the sea beyond; the eastern head is easily accessible by car...
Glenview Heads Studio Two
Glenview Studio 2 is one of three apartments on the property which is located at Knysna Heads. Knysna is part of the magnificently beautiful Gard...
Glenview Heads Studio One
Glenview Studio 1 is one of three apartments on the property, situated at Knysna Heads. The Knysna Heads are a pair of sandstone cliffs that sepa...
Glenview Heads Apartment
Glenview Apartment is located in the popular Garden Route town of Knysna. The property situated above the Knysna Heads offers spectacular views f...
Knysna Pearl View Guest House
Accommodation at Pearl View is provided in six rooms, all of which are tastefully decorated and furnished with either a Queen-size or a King-size...
Castle On The Heads
Castle On The Heads is a beautiful Castle-Inspired Boutique Hotel-style property in Knysna where guests can enjoy panoramic ocean and lagoon view...
Cliff House 26
Knysna's Eastern Head is one of the most exclusive residential addresses on earth. Here you will discover the delights of Cliff House, an excepti...
Head over Hills
Head over Hills is a boutique hotel situated on the edge of the famous Knysna Heads. Our luxury accommodation and world-class views are the perfe...
Glen House Self-Catering Units
Glen House offers four self catering units situated in the very exceptional part of Lake Brenton in a protected game area. Choose from four lovel...
Forest Hills
Forest Hills is the perfect place for couples, families, and nature lovers to relax and unwind. We offer casual Knysna self catering accommodatio...
Woodlands Self Catering
Woodlands Self Catering is situated in Rheenendal and is able to accommodate up to 14 guests in five apartments. Here guests are near to attracti...
The Woodlands Nest
The Nest is a Holiday Cottage that sleeps two guests. The room is upstairs on a mezzanine level and is furnished with a Queen-size bed. There is ...
Pincushion Heights
Discover Pincushion Heights in Knysna, a serene retreat with stunning 360 degree views of the lagoon, ocean, and mountains. The luxurious self-ca...
Peace of Eden
Peace of Eden offers eco, vegan and vegetarian accommodation on the edge of the Knysna Forest. It is in the heart of the Garden Route, one of the...
Pumziko Country Cottage
Pumziko House is a place of tranquillity that can be found at Peace of Eden in Knysna. Whilst here, you can go for early morning walks meandering...
Knysna Chalets
Knysna Chalets is found close to the town of Knysna, which is a great place for shopping and dining with a brewery, top-class restaurants and lot...
The School
The School is located in Rheenedal and offers comfortable guest accommodation. It is on an old school farm approximately 17km from central Knysna...
Knysna River View
Nestled in an eco-estate on the Phantom Pass high above Knysna is Knysna River View. The apartment offers accommodation in Knysna within easy rea...
Belvidere Manor
In the hamlet of Belvidere, close to Knysna overlooking the lagoon, lies the old manor house, Belvidere House, built by the founder of Belvidere,...
Exquisite Cottage 20
Exquisite Cottage 20 is a self catering cottage found at Belvidere Manor in Knysna. The cottage sleeps up to four guests in two bedrooms. The mai...
Brenton on the Rocks Guesthouse
Brenton on the Rocks offers accommodation on the cliffs of Brenton-on-Sea and boasts 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean. The Guest House has a...
Brenton Beach House
Brenton Beach House is a very pretty white Cape Cod style guest house in a quiet road overlooking the Indian Ocean, only a few minutes walk from ...
Villa Castollini
Villa Castollini, a remarkable guest house, is at first sight imposing and formal, but actually warm, hospitable and extremely friendly. Breatht...
110 Bay View
Bay View Guest Apartments offer a choice of self catering or bed & breakfast accommodation in affordable, fully equipped apartments and suites, a...
Brenton on Sea Cottages
From the moment you arrive at Brenton on Sea Cottages you will be treated to the unspoilt surroundings, Brenton hospitality and thoughtful amenit...
Brenton On Sea Chalet
Brenton On Sea Chalet has three bedrooms. The living area leads onto a deck with outdoor furniture and braai facilities. The chalet also has a wo...
Fernhill Guest Farm
Fernhill Guest Farm is situated in the Rheenendal area just outside Knysna. Enshrouded in lush indigenous forest and surrounding a scenic lagoon ...
Fernhill Tented Treehouses
Fernhill Tented Treehouses offers unique and comfortable accommodation in safari-style tents with private decks and outdoor seating. Each unit ha...
Forest Edge
Experience tranquillity, romance and privacy in Nature at award winning self catering cottages. Nature-lovers' retreat: birds, game, secluded roc...
Elephant Rest Forest Cottage
Located on a farm in Rheenendal outside Knysna, Elephant Rest Forest Cottage offers self catering accommodation for six people. The timber cottag...
Fern Gully
Fern Gully is 18kms outside Knysna on the Rheenendal Road to the historical Millwood Goldmine and Jubilee Creek in a rural, forested area. The un...
Blackwaters River Lodge
A Getaway that offers abundant bird life, forest walks, canoeing on-site and time to relax and reflect either at the rivers edge or in the tranqu...
Ganzvlei Manor Cottage
Ganzvlei Manor Cottage is a cosy, studio cottage that is furnished with a Queen-size bed and has an en-suite bathroom. The kitchenette is well eq...
Ganzvlei Manor House
Perfect for a family holiday, Ganzvlei Manor House is an ideal accommodation choice for six guests. The Knysna holiday home boasts a spacious dec...
Cloud 9 Luxury Villa
Cloud 9 is an ideal location for a large family holiday or a special celebration. The Villa sleeps 18 guests in 9 bedrooms and offers beautiful 3...
Other things to do in the area
Elephant Walk Trails
For a fun forest walk with a difference, get onto the Elephant Walk in Diepwalle Forest. This fantastic trail can be done in 3 sections. There i...
Petrus-se-Brand MTB Trail
Where: Diepwalle Forest, KnysnaLevel: easy to intermediateType of route: 22.4 km (can do a 48 km return) from Diepwalle office to Garden of Eden ...
Velbroeksdraai Picnic Site
The Velbroeksdraai picnic site is a scenic location along the R339, perfect as a pit-stop along your journey up the East Coast. Enjoy viewing one...
Valley of Ferns Picnic Site
The Valley of Ferns picnic site is aptly titles, as it rest in a small valley. With its vast open grassy spaces, with trees creating shade, it is...
King Edward VII Picnic Site
In the heart of the Outeniqua forests of the Garden Route lies the beautiful King Edward VII Picnic Site. This comprises a few picnic tables and ...
Ysterhoutrug Picnic Site
The Ysterhoutrug picnic site should be firmly on your ‘things to do with the family’ list! You'll find this site along the R339 where wooden tabl...
Knysna Forest 4x4 Trail
One of the Garden Route’s most beautiful and valuable gems is the magnificent Knysna Forest. This part of the Western Cape Province is known for ...
Rastafarian Township Tour
Take a township tour with a bit of a difference. Just outside of Knysna, along George Rex drive, you will notice a Rasta flag in green, yellow an...
Rastafarian Cultural Tour
South Africa’s largest Rastafarian community can be found living just outside the scenic holiday town of Knysna, which is perched along the Garde...
Noteworthy attractions
Kareedouw Pass
The Kareedouw Pass is one of several mountain passes through the quartzite of the southern Outeniqua-Langkloof-Tsitsikamma-Kareedouw range of Cap...
Pinnacle Point Caves
On the small headland that juts into the Indian Ocean at the very tip of Mossel Bay is a collection of caves that are not only intriguing to expl...
Pinnacle Point Golf Course
The Pinnacle Point Golf Course is an immaculate eighteen-hole championship golf course, co-designed by renowned golf architect Peter Matkovich an...
Oyster Bay Reserve
Oyster Bay Reserve is a 330 hectare botanical nature reserve on the outskirts of Mossel Bay. The aim of the reserve is to conserve, preserve and ...
Robinson Pass
The Robinson Pass cuts through the Ruiterbos Valley, linking Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. When it was originally hewn in 1869 the pass was known as...
Attakwaskloof Pass
The Attakwaskloof Pass lies in the heart of the Outeniqua Mountains, a gravel off-road between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn. Most of it runs through...
Knysna Forest
Across Africa are only a handful of sheltered, remote pockets of Afromontane forest; all that remains of huge tracts of ancient forest that cover...
Gondwana Private Game Reserve
Along the Garden Route of South Africa just 4 hours from Cape Town you will find 11 000 hectares of indigenous fynbos and free roaming big 5 game...
Knysna Waterfront
The town of Knysna is exquisite, perched conveniently on the Garden Route. It is situated on the banks of a magnificent lagoon, which stretches o...
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