Tonquani Lodge & Spa Knysna is located in Knysna, Western Cape. Want to be pampered and spoilt? Break away from the ordinary and come to Paradise. Tonquani Lodge's luxurious individually decorated log chalets and family suites have every conceivable comfort with mini-bar, complimentary port & chocolates, tea, coffee & biscuits, TV, hair dryer, heater and fan. Nine units have air-conditioner, Jacuzzi and fireplace and the executive chalet has a private spa for the ultimate in pampering. All units have private patios and barbecues and are serviced daily. For host guests convenience establishment offer an affordable on-site laundry service. Sun loungers invite you to enjoy the welcoming coolness of the main swimming pool which is set in tranquil gardens. Three units have private splash pools and there is secure on-site undercover parking. Relax around the swimming pool set in tranquil gardens or enjoy total relaxation and pampering in the Spa. Facilities include an indoor heated Jacuzzi with recliner; sauna; relaxation beds and two massage and therapy rooms. Highly trained qualified therapists offer Aromatherapy Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Qigong Facials, Indian Head Massage as well as orthodox beauty treatments. Guests can look forward to enjoying a full and varied breakfast with freshly baked scones, muffins and pancakes. On request all meals can be served in your unit. A light lunch menu is offered and complimentary tea & cake is served every afternoon.

South Africa has been listed amongst the top 10 most desirable destinations in the world with the Garden Route as one of the top three. As a result of a countrywide poll, Knysna was twice voted "Most popular town in South Africa". This quaint town in the heart of the Garden Route has been built around the Knysna lagoon and still projects a village atmosphere with its art and craft shops and beautiful waterfront. Knysna Tonquani Lodge is situated just 1,3 km from Knysna town and 700 meters from the Knysna Lagoon. There are no fewer than eight golf courses, all easily accessible from Knysna.

Activities

• Knysna is fast becoming known as the Adventure centre of the Garden Route, with activities such as canoeing, abseiling, hiking, biking, fishing, diving, creeking, paragliding and many more adrenalin pumping sports activities.

• Take a ferry trip to Featherbed private nature reserve, do a spectacular tractor trip up the Western Heads and walk back through caves and along a beach to the restaurant for a delicious lunch under the milkwood trees.

• Monkeyland is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. It has captured the hearts of visitors in its efforts to rehabilitate and free previously caged primates. The sanctuary is exceptional as it caters for several species of primates, and they are not caged. They are free to move about the forest, and this they do most harmoniously.

• Visit the Knysna Elephant Park where you can feed Harry, Sally and Duma.

• Wine and dine your way through a formidable array of fine restaurants, seafood taverns, pubs, coffee shops and eateries. = Go birding at one of the many bird hides.

• Visit Millwood House Museum, which is typical of the houses built during the 1880’s when gold was discovered in Millwood = Forest or spend time in one of the many art galleries.

• Catch the Outeniqua choo-choo for a nostalgic steam train trip to George.

• Take a sunset cruise around the Knysna lagoon on a yacht and enjoy Knysna oysters and champagne.

• During winter and spring, one can expect to have whales and dolphins for company whilst walking on the beaches. You are within easy reach of beautiful, unspoiled beaches, where the fishing is great, the scenery often spectacular and the walking ideal with miles of unbroken sand rock pools, rugged cliffs and headlands. Inland the mountains bordering the = coastal plane offer a multitude of scenic and impressive drives.

• There are no fewer than eight golf courses between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay. These include the new Links Course at Fancourt which will be the venue for the presidents cup in 2002. Other courses included are Mossel Bay, George, Knysna, Sparrebosch (recently opened and situated in a prime position on the Knysna Heads, Plettenberg Bay and Goose Valley (a Gary Player designed course situated just outside of Plettenberg Bay).

• Knysna Lagoon is a protected Marine Reserve, a 17 square kilometer expanse of water fed by river and sea. Guarding the entrance to the lagoon are two large sandstone cliffs called The Heads, where the sea enters the lagoon. Fishing, boating, baitcollecting and watersport activities are regulated by National Park.

• Board and help to protect and create a sanctuary for the endangered Seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) which breeds in the estuary, as well as the rare Pansy shell found along the flat sand banks. The Lagoon is ideal for swimming and there are many excellent Scuba-diving and snorkeling spots.