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The real voyage of discovery does not consist in seeking new landscapes, but in
having new eyes -
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Marcel Proust | A la Recherche du temps perdu
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Privately owned, within 137 hectares of nature reserve on the Knysna River, the
Phantom Forest offers a unique bio-diversity of Afromontane forest, Cape coastal
fynbos and estuarine wetland. There are over 150 bird species, bush pig, bushbuck,
grysbok, the rare blue duiker (one of Africa's smallest antelope), and a variety
of smaller game.
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Emphasis is placed on the use of sustainable methods of construction. Alien vegetation,
gleaned directly from our eco-restoration programme, has been utilised in floors,
furniture, roofs and boardwalks. Drawing inspiration directly from nature, a harmonious
balance has been created, from ragged thatch rising into the forest canopy, to wood
shingle and a 'freshwater' nature pool. In true eco-terms, man's intrusion
in our wonderful natural environment has been graciously accepted by both flora
and fauna.
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For detailed information on the Conservation principles followed at the Phantom
Forest Eco Reserve, please click here.
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