Spending the day at the Knysna waterfront was a joy. The whole is area paved and access with a wheelchair is very good. If you have cash to burn there is a myriad of little shops selling all sorts of touristy trinkets and restaurants to suit every taste and budget. Note. The door leading into the disable toilet is quite narrow.. watch you knuckles as you go in.   After a long day of sightseeing we decided an afternoon cruise on the Lake will be...

When visiting Knysna on of the thing to do on the must do list is visit the Heads. After a small drive we took on the walkway to the Heads. It is very steep so again if you are in a normal wheelchair please have someone help you because at the end of the road is a very beautiful scene. At about half way there you can stop, rest and admire the view. Following the path, just beware at some spots there is no railings. Reaching the end. Coming back...

Knysna Elephant Park is located just off the N2 between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. At the Knysna Elephant Park I had the opportunity to be in the presence of these gentle giants. The ground is very firm so getting along with the powered wheelchair was pretty easy in most cases. Occasionally I found myself in some gravel and needed a friendly push. The guides are very helpful and let you have some one on one time with the giants of the forest....

Driving from Beaufort-West heading for Knysna on the N12 you will be driving through one of South Africa’s mountain ranges, the Swartberg Mountains. When entering the gorge a restful parking area welcomes you.         The beautiful clean and disabled friendly restrooms that inspired this write up. This route is one very long postcard picture opportunity. Be sure to clear your camera’s memory before setting off. All to...

Like many of you there are a great many things that I miss from my able-bodied life. Outdoor activities are close to the top of my list and of these fishing has to be one of the things I miss most of all, especially when I look out of my window and a sunny day and see the wind blowing just right. Unfortunately wheel chairs and fishing are usually not a great combination, changing water levels and rough terrain make access very difficult and...