South African Golf Tours and Safari Holidays - Accommodation - Phantom Forest Eco Reserve

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Arrived at Gatehouse - met by 'Bush-Butler' Wilfred - speaks 7 languages! Transferred to Bush vehicle - our Phantom adventure has begun!...

We heard a Fish Eagle cry, and a door softly closed...the door of a rushed & noisy world.

What bliss...to be at one with Nature in all her glory - sounds, scents, the glory of a Knysna Loerie in flight - the fleeting glimpse of the shy Bushbuck....the heart stopping sunsets...
the symphony of birdsong greeting the African dawn...to bathe in total privacy while gazing in wonder at the night sky...

...to savour the tastes of Africa in the Boma - layer upon layer...this is indeed food for the soul...

"Shall I wonder thru' the timeless forest and dream of times gone by, ....or shall I canoe up the Knysna River where the Malachite Kingfisher flashes her turquoise plumage...
..be energetic and explore the surrounding area...or...or shall I pamper myself with an aromatherapy massage...or shall I just lie by the pool and read...
perhaps I shall settle on a delectable picnic in a secret place."

Enjoy a brisk day's sailing
Paragliding off the coast at Brenton
Horseriding with Cherie around the Lakes at Sedgefield
Golfing at Sparrebosch on the Eastern Heads

Phantom Forest Lodge on the Phantom Pass in Knysna
Phantom Beach is situated at Noetzie, east of Knysna on the N2 to Plettenberg Bay

Directions to Phantom Forest Lodge
Phantom Forest Lodge is 7 kilometres west of the picturesque Southern Cape town of Knysna, at the foot of the spectacular Phantom Pass.

When approaching from Cape Town, turn left onto the Phantom Pass road, the Phantom Pass turn-off is located just before the road bridge over the Knysna River. If you are approaching from Knysna, turn right immediately after crossing the Knysna River.

Follow the Phantom Pass road for about 1.2km and you will see Phantom Forest's entrance on the left, denoted by a wooden sign. The Phantom Pass Road is tarred until just beyond the entrance to the lodge. Turn left into the entrance and follow the cobbled track up to the gatehouse. You will park your car here and Phantom Forest's staff will transport you to the lodge.

Tree Suites
From silky Swazi cotton sheets, to hand-woven coir carpets,
from stunning end-glass gables to the sensuous forest bathroom...

Bathe in luxury to the symphony of birdsong
or the quiet contemplation of the African sky.

Moroccan Suites
In synergy with our theme of touch and taste Africa...
Our fabulous new tree suites, decorated with a distinctly North African feel...

...from the sensuous touch of silk and velvet to the visual beauty of mosaic and handcrafted lamps... from double glass showers and twin mosaic basins to double-ended baths...

The mood of a most fascinating part of Africa has been created.

Vanie developed an early passion for food by her parents' side in her home kitchen in Durban. Spices, scents, exotic flavours and colours were the order of the day, with long preparation and loving presentation, a meal at home was a feast for the senses. Freshness of ingredients and condiments are the essential base for Vanie's delectable dishes, whilst seeking growers with organic ethics.

Asparagus, black forest ham and fig salad with truffle vinaigrette
Vanie is a great inspiration to wannabe chefs. The phrase "culinary art" is truly applicable to Vanie's cooking. "Today's cuisine is so inspiring" says Vanie, "light and fun with exciting combination of flavours bursting on the palate, takes you on a spriritual journey to all corners of the world. Phantom Forest has become a playground for me, with carte blanche to present any dish and changing the whole menu each evening, every day has swings, roundabouts, and slides to push my creative energy, even with the odd thieving Vervet monkey to chase out of my kitchen."

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