KNUSRUS
COASTAL RESIDENCE
CURATED LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Coastal days.
Wild beauty.
Experiences worth
remembering.
Knusrus places you close to the very best of Jongensfontein, Stilbaai and the Southern Cape. From ocean adventures to heritage and local flavours, unforgettable moments await.
EXPERIENCES
8
Curated & Local
BEACH & OCEAN
Steps Away
Rocky Shore to Sandy Beach
NATURE & HERITAGE
440 ha
Geelkrans Reserve
FOOD & DISTILLERY
Craft
Gin & Local Flavours
FEATURED EXPERIENCE
Where the village meets the sea
Step outside and surrender to the rhythm of the coast. Swim in the ocean, explore sheltered rock pools, cast a fishing line or take an unhurried walk along the shoreline as the sun settles over Jongensfontein. The coastline combines sandy beaches, rocky sections and tidal pools, with seasonal sightings of whales and seals.
Nearby
Swimming
Rock Pools
Sunset Walks
Family Friendly
Walk the edge of the continent
Follow one of the region’s most beautiful coastal routes between Jongensfontein and Stilbaai. The trail moves through fynbos and along elevated sections of coastline, revealing uninterrupted ocean views and quiet places to pause. Watch for whales in season.
8 km
Coastal Walk
Ocean Views
Whale Watching in Season
Taste the spirit of the fynbos
Discover the flavours of the Cape Floral Kingdom through guided tastings at Inverroche. Explore fynbos-infused spirits, meet the makers or craft a personalised gin using a miniature copper still at the Gin Academy.
Distillery
Gin Tasting
Guided Tours
Gin Academy
Booking Recommended
FOUR MORE TO DISCOVER
A wilder, deeper Stilbaai.
Geelkrans Nature Reserve
Wander coastal fynbos before descending to sandstone cliffs, secluded beaches and rock pools — a wilder, more untouched stretch of the Stilbaai coastline.
Nature Reserve
Hiking
Fynbos
Permits and current access arrangements should be confirmed before visiting.
Ancient Fish Traps
Visit the remarkable stone fish traps of Skulpiesbaai, where curved walls emerge from the shallows as the tide recedes — a living connection to generations who lived from this coastline.
Coastal Heritage
Low-Tide
Skulpiesbaai
Blombos Museum & Palinggat Eels
Travel into the story of the Southern Cape at the Blombos Museum of Archaeology, then meet the remarkable eels that have inhabited the natural Palinggat spring for generations.
Local Heritage
Family Experience
Rainy-Day Option
Eel-feeding and visiting times vary — confirm with the museum before visiting.
Days on the Goukou River
Paddle upstream by canoe or kayak, swim in protected waters or drift quietly along the bank as birdlife moves through the estuary.
Paddling
Swimming
Boating
SCENIC & AUTHENTIC
Follow the river into olive country
Leave the coastline behind for a few hours and follow the Goukou River into a landscape of working farms, olive groves and quiet country roads. Stop for locally produced olive oil, regional flavours and a slower view of life inland.
MORE TO EXPLORE
Ocean Adventures
Surfing, kite surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving and seasonal fishing charters around Stilbaai, depending on weather and availability.
Golf & Leisure
Stilbaai Golf Club operates year-round; Jongensfontein’s Edenpark nine-hole course is seasonal, with tennis and a sand 4×4 route.
Local Food & Harbour Visits
A relaxed visit to Stilbaai’s harbour, cafés and local restaurants — perfect after the fish traps, river or coastal walks.
Art, Markets & Local Makers
Part of the wider Hessequa art landscape, with regular markets, seasonal events and local craft experiences — see the current calendar for dates.
YOUR ESCAPE STARTS HERE
Stay close to every
experience.
A private coastal retreat with the best of the Southern Cape on your doorstep.
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