Goukamma is a delightful stretch of coastline between Sedgefield and Buffalo Bay comprising endless beaches, and immense dune fields. The Goukamma River, and estuary, are also within the reserve. The Goukamma marine reserve is 18 km in length and extends one nautical mile into the sea.

Southern right whales visit this region from July to October, which can be viewed either from shore or from the sea. Dolphins can be seen year-round playing in the surf.

The reserve has four hiking trails of various length from which the many small antelope and a variety of birdlife may be observed.

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES AT GOUKAMMA NATURE RESERVE:
- whale watching / dolphin watching
- Goukamma Lake Walk (4 km)
- Goukamma Circular Trail (8 km)
- Goukamma Beach Trail (14 km)
- Goukamma to Groenvlei Trail (16 km)
- fishing (permit required)
- canoes available for hire
- sailing
- swimming
- horse-riding

SUMMARY OF WILDLIFE & FLORA:
Vegetation: coastal fynbos, coastal forest
Marine Life: southern right whales, dolphins
Birdlife: kingfishers, fish eagle, jackal buzzard, African black oystercatcher
Mammals: bushbuck, bushpig, blue duiker

DIRECTIONS TO GOUKAMMA NATURE RESERVE:
- 20 km west of Knysna at the N2 Buffalo Bay turnoff

HOURS: 08:00 - 18:00