Peace of Eden

Relaxing atmosphere (added by manager 02 Aug 2018)

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Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly site on the scenic Garden Route
Live alongside nature: baboons, monkeys and bird song around the site
A 20-minute drive from beaches, watersports and sandboarding

There may be a snake or two at Peace of Eden, but none of them will be tempting you into wickedness – the site, 15 minutes from the town of Knysna in South Africa’s Western Cape, is eco-, vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, so no animals will be hurt in the making of your getaway. Peace of Eden is on the edge of Knysna Forest on the scenic Garden Route (which stretches from Mossel Bay in the west to Storms River in the east), and a handy on-site cycle hire facility means you can ride through the scenic countryside. Living alongside nature is heavily emphasised here and, when you’re relaxing on site, you’ll be sharing your space with monkeys, baboons and plenty of avian friends. Venture along the trails through the forest to get closer to that wildlife, or take your animal-friendly vibes on a trip to nearby Knysna Elephant Park fo a walk among its residents. Back on site, relax among the greenery or look for hidden garden corners before heading for a quick bite and drink at the Forest Café. When you’re ready for something more substantial, order up a freshly-prepared vegan meal in the on-site restaurant. If you’d prefer to go self-catering, that’s not a problem – barbecues are allowed on site (as long as you’re not bringing any meat to cook on them), or you could try out one or two of the restaurants within half an hour of Peace of Eden.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Local produce

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Forest

Gastronomic delight

Lake and/or mountain

Luxury

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Peace of Eden

49 Rheenendal Road

Knysna

Western Cape

South Africa

6576

Directions

Timezone

Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)

GPS

-33.97946°N
22.96444°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

There’s tons to do near Peace of Eden if you’re of an active disposition, starting with kayaking on the Knysna river, 10 minutes’ drive away, or heading towards Buffels Bay for some sandboarding. There’s nothing wrong with seeking out a sedate experience of course, so for a relaxing day you can spend time in Wilderness National Park or the Goukamma Nature Reserve, or strolling along Jubilee Creek walk (which starts at a spiffing picnic site). If you’ve already forgotten your time at Knysna Elephant Park (an elephant wouldn’t forget, but you’re only human), refresh your memory by meeting the gentle giants at the Elephant Sanctuary in the Crags (an hour’s drive) or with a longer trip to Addo Elephant National Park (three and a half hours). Those who are lucky enough to be continuing their journey – or even have time to spare for an overnight stay – have to add Cape Town to the itinerary (worth the drive at five-and-a-half hours). Hike Table Mountain, explore the Cape of Good Hope, take the boat out to Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was once imprisoned), head to the Instagram-ready (and colourful, and importantly historic) neighbourhood of Bo-Kaap, and visit the many museums.

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What attractions are near Peace of Eden? There’s tons to do near Peace of Eden if you’re of an active disposition, starting with kayaking on the Knysna river, 10 minutes’ drive away, or heading towards Buffels Bay for some … Read more