Knysna - Leisure Isle

Western Cape > South Africa

Leisure Isle is a residential suburb of Knysna located on an island where the Knysna river merges into the Indian Ocean.

Added* by MarioC
Most recent update 10 janúar 2025

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Description

Leisure Isle is surrounded on all sides by the waters of the tidal Knysna estuary, which is ringed by a chain of hills. The Island has a total circumference of over 4 km, is 1.6 km in length and 0.5 km across at its widest point. Most of the tidal salt marsh that surrounds Leisure Isle is a proclaimed Invertebrate Reserve under the jurisdiction of the SANParks. It is a reserve for many seabird species.

Details

Access

Leisure Isle is linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway. It is 6 km from the centre of Knysna, and is approached from George Rex Drive. Press P on the map for directions to a parking spot.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , Beach , River , Sea

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair , Boat

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

Steenbok Nature Reserve is part of Leisure Isle and offers walking trails and stunning views of the lagoon.

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Top 5 birds

1. Sacred Ibis
(Threskiornis aethiopicus)

2. Glossy Ibis
(Plegadis falcinellus)

3. Hadada Ibis
(Bostrychia hagedash)

4. African Spoonbill
(Platalea alba)

5. African Hoopoe
(Upupa africana)

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