 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.  KNYSNA NATIONAL LAKE AREA(NATIONAL PARKS BOARD)Postal address: P O BOX 314, KNYSNA, 6570, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-445-22095 Tel (South Africa): 0445-22095 Fax (International): +27-445-825801 Fax (South Africa): 0445-825801 e-Mail: Web Home Page: The Knysna National Lake Area, like the Wilderness and West coast national parks, is in a area where the demands of leisure activities are heavy; the National Parks Board aims to maintain a healthy balance between conservation of the environment and the utilisation and development of recreational facilities. The lake area covers about 15 000 ha, of which 1 800 ha is taken up by Knysna Lagoon, one of South Africa's largest estuaries. The lagoon is rich in invertebrate organisms and fish (including the rare Knysna seahorse), which in turn support a variety of waterbirds. The Knysna Marine Reserve, which falls within the lake area, has been established as a closed breeding area for invertebrates (bait organisms) to be used for restocking areas open to exploitation. Fishing is thus allowed but no bait may be collected in this area. Few mammals remain the area, but bushbuck, Cape grysbok and common duiker are occasionally sighted, and bushpig, leopard, baboon and vervet monkey also occur. Location: Extreme south-east of the province; Knysna. Access: The park surrounds Knysna, including the lagoon; several public roads, including the N2, traverse the area. Accommodation: None. There is a variety of accommodation in Knysna. Other facilities: Most watersport activities are permitted in zoned areas of the lagoon. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: 24 hours. |