LODGE & RESTAURANT

A hidden gem high up alongside the river’s edge overlooking the Goukamma River and

Its’ lush emerald banks lined with numerous indigenous forest trees in the shade of the old Wild Figs. The Riverdeck Back Packers Lodge& Restaurant is situated 15 km from Knysna and 15 km from Sedgefield, at the Buffalo Bay turn 0ff– the ideal overnight stop for hikers and even holiday goers.The Riverdeck is only 4 km from the popular Buffalo Bay Beach.

This is an excellent “base” for you and your family from where you can come and explore all the beauty and adventure activities in our pristine and popular area.

ACCOMMODATION

Riverdeck offers different types of accommodation to suit your needs.
From luxurious private en suite guest rooms to camping.

Back Packers Accommodation:

  • Total of 20 beds– linen provided – bring only own towels. Electricity, electric lighting in all units.

  • 2 x A-framed cabanas each with one double bed. (4)
  • 3 x Permanent dome Tents:2 Single beds each. (6)
  • 5 x Wood cabanas with 1 x double bed each. (10)

  • Communal fully equipped kitchen, lounge, dining area and boma with braai facilities – electricity, cutlery& crockery included, big fridge/ freezer, microwave and cooking utensils provided.

  • Ablutions – separate ladies and gents –hot and cold showers, basins and flush toilets

Rates Available On request

OUR OTHER ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES:

  • RESTAURANT – stunning comfy food- break fasts, pizza’s, roosterkoeke, pap & vleis, Curry & Riceand much more!!
  • Cash Bar & DSTV.
  • A large collection of one man, two man canoes, hydro-bikes and paddle boats for hire awaits you including life jackets for your safety.
  • Book at reception. Rates on request.

ACTIVITIES AND THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN OUR AREA:

Because of our location our visitors can enjoy almost any kind of activity and recreational sport you can think of:

Come and visit Big 5 game reserves, ostrich& crocodile farms, walk with elephants,play with monkeys, squirrels and birds at several animal and bird sanctuaries.

Enjoy beautiful hiking trails in the spectacular Tsitsikamma and Outeniqua indigenous Forests with some of the world’s biggest and oldest trees. Hiking trails varies fromSlack Packing at the Chokka Trail (Jeffries and St Francis Bay), day hikes and overnight trails up to 2 – 5 days. (Knysna and Mossel Bay Area).

For the adrenaline junkies there are:

Shark cage diving, scuba diving, ocean safaris, boat trips, deep sea fishing, swim with dolphins & seals, sky diving, paragliding, abseiling, river rafting, wind surfing, sand boarding, canoeing, canopy tours, zip-lining, bungee jumping, quad biking, horse riding,helicopter rides, and much more!!

More places of interest and worth a visit, are:

Knysna heads, “Map of Africa”, African arts and craft markets, The Bartholomeus Diaz Museum, MosselBay Harbour and Light house, Beer, Wine, Cheese& Olive tasting at several local farms, Antique shops, Steam train and Power van (old train) rides in the Outeniqua mountains (which is 250m higher than Table Mountain in Cape Town), several National Game Parks and Private Game reserves with the big 5 (AddoElephant, Wildernis, Outeniqua) just to mention a few!!

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT VENUE FOR A “BASE CAMP” From where you can explore the whole Garden Route!!

Rates

Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Accommodation Type Price (Low Season) Price (High Season) Additional Info
Backpackers Accommodation (per person per night) R250.00 R350.00 (sharing), R450.00 (single) A-frame cabanas, dome tents, wood cabanas, communal kitchen, ablutions.
Private "Pomphuis" (per night, 1-6 persons) R1,750.00 R2,600.00 Fully equipped cabin, river view, kitchen, en suite bathroom, dome tents.
Luxury Guest Rooms (per room per night) R800.00 R980.00 En suite, double beds only.
Own Tents (per person per night) R160.00 R220.00 Camping sites.