Globally people are choosing to hike for various reasons according to the Hiking Organisation of Southern Africa (HOSA). These reasons include and are not limited to:
Losing weight
Can prevent heart related diseases
Decreases high blood pressure
Improves and maintains mental health
Slows the ageing process
The rest of world finds it fascinating to travel to the countryside and abroad. Knysna’s catching up. The Harkerville Coast Hiking Trail is one of the most popular nature walks in Knysna. It is a two-day, 24-kilometre hike, starting and ending in Harkerville. It passes through some prime examples of high-forest, crosses sections of coastal fynbos and takes the hiker along some breathtaking natural scenery along a cliff-coast. There are 2 main huts for hikers, the Harkerville and the Sinclair,
Recently 2 day trails were accredited with Green Flag status by HOSA. Perdekop and Olifants hiking trails or the Elephant trail. Green flag status is a global benchmark for hiking trails and includes the following criteria: Conservation status, health and safety measures, cleanliness and maintenance, sustainability, management and others.
The Elephant trail is in Diepwalle. Other Park attractions in Diepwalle:
Tented camping decks (Diepwalle)
Forest Legends museum in Diepwalle
Tea garden in the middle of the forest (Diepwalle closest to camping decks and the Legends museum)
For more information, kindly call 044 302 5600 or visit www.sanparks.org or follow us on @SANParksGRNP•