The WildNet Africa on-line directory of destinations, safaris, products and services available in Africa.THESE DIRECTORY ENTRIES PROVIDE BASIC CONTACT DETAILS ONLY. VISIT THE WEBSITE IF AVAILABLE. THE WILDNET AFRICA HOME PAGE WILL LEAD YOU TO DESTINATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FULL ON-LINE INFORMATION. GOUNA STATE FOREST(SOUTHERN CAPE FOREST REGION)Postal address: PRIVATE BAG X12, KNYSNA, 6570, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-445-23037 Tel (South Africa): 0445-23037 Fax (International): Fax (South Africa): e-Mail: Web Home Page: Gouna lies slightly to the west of Diepwale State Forest and its forests are similar in structure. The Outeniqua Trail passes through a portion of Lilyvlei reserve which encloses the only remnant of unworked natural forest in the southern Cape. Due to its relative inaccessibility, this 100 ha section of forest escaped the axe during the last century. Location: South-eat of the province; north of Knysna. Access: From Knysna drive 2 km westward on the N2, then turn right on to the road to Gouna. Accommodation: None. Rondebossie hut is available only to hikers on the Outeniqua Trail. Other facilities: Terblans Nature Trail; picnic site; natural swimming holes. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: 06h00 to 18h00. |