Goukamma Nature Reserve
Heart of the Garden Route

Situated in the heart of the Garden Route in the Goukamma Nature Reserve, 15 kilometres from Knysna, it is a beautiful bay with excellent surfing and swimming and many activities for holidaymakers. 

©Chris Daly
Aerial view of Goukamma River, Garden Route.

The tiny holiday village has only 200 odd houses and no further development is expected. Buffelsbaai is firmly entrenched as a top destination for board surfers. From the fairly predictable beach breaks in the east to the more challenging waves on the west, it is a surfer’s paradise.

By Jacques Marais

Goukamma Traverse Trail

Trail runners start remotely from the Goukamma River pont on the eastern side of the reserve, traversing the reserve from east to west to fi...more