Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course

01/11/2026

An evening to treasure in our hearts 💕

01/11/2026

Setting the scene for a spectacular evening! ✨🪑

Our team at Blackwaters River Lodge has been hard at work perfecting every detail of the venue—from the tables and chairs to the beautiful banners—to ensure the SKÅL International conference delegates had a beautiful space for their Gala evening.

A huge shoutout to our incredible hospitality team for the long hours getting everything just right. We were proud to provide the venue and backdrop for this event, and we thank Visit Knysna for their generous sponsorship of the weekend. We loved putting this together for you! 🌿

31/10/2026

Welcoming the SKÅL International South Africa delegates to Blackwaters River Lodge! 🌿✨ We are honoured to host this wonderful group of tourism professionals this weekend. A special thank you to Visit Knysna for sponsoring the event and for the thoughtful welcome gifts for our guests. We are looking forward to a fantastic Gala evening.

26/10/2026

Swipe to see where your phone signal disappears. 📵🛶

No traffic. No notifications. Just tea-colored water, green forests, and the sound of a paddle hitting the Goukamma River.

We’re lucky enough to have this right on our doorstep at Blackwaters. The kayaks are ready — the only question is, who are you bringing with you?

👇 Tag your paddling partner in the comments. (Yes, the one who always talks about needing a weekend away.)

📍 Blackwaters River Lodge, Garden Route
🛶 Kayaks available for guests
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https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=20381
Canoeing on River (No Guide)

https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=18164
Canoeing on River (Guided)

13/10/2026

Looking to do something this weekend?

Come join in this Sunday!

Let's move for awareness of a good cause. It is 💫FREE💫

Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters will also have Egg & Bacon Rolls, Pancakes, Tea, Coffee and their Sunday menu on offer.

📍Blackwaters River Lodge....Along the N2 Highway, between Sedgefield and Knysna opposite Buffelsbaai turnoff

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04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Early "morning vibes" - delicious breakfast buffet, guests checking out, getting our heads around a busy Sunday but with nature's peace in our hearts 💚🌿🍃🌱💚🌿🍃🌱💚🌿🍃🌱

Definitely "our place of magic" - just looking around in our driveway, you will experience small, natural wonders that will totally chance your outlook on life

We are truly an haven to escape to, conveniently situated right next to the N2, though feeling that you are in the middle of a magical forest!

Our GridCars electrical vehicle charger is fully operational and you have to agree, what an awesome spot to charge your vehicle and at the same time, recharge your soul with this natural scenery, river views, great food from our Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters, Escape Wines for tastings & w**e sales with Kayleigh in our w**e tasting room or even a relaxing treatment at Forest Wellness & Beauty at Blackwaters River Lodge

🌿 BOOK WITH US TODAY 🌿
www.blackwaters.co.za
[email protected]
+27 (44) 383 0105
+27 (83) 739 9175

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24/08/2026

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All of us has heard before ▶️ go on the back roads - turn off from the main highway - take a - discover hidden gems - tick off on your bucket list. It is time to "explore & feel" our place of magic

🌍 LOCATION 📍 LOCATION 🌍 LOCATION
With us at Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters Forest Wellness & Beauty at Blackwaters River Lodge it is real - no inflated information or selling tricks!

Blackwaters River Lodge is a 4 star nature lodge, conveniently situated between Knysna and Sedgefield, just off the N2. Recently voted and ranked as #1 in the world when it comes to driving conditions in a global study by Autotrader, the garden route was placed firmly at the top and is right in the green 💚 of South Africa’s most iconic road trip.

Make sure you take this drive, slow down and turn either left or right, across the Buffalo Bay turn off. You will be blown away with this incredibly beautiful spot on the banks of the Goukamma river.

📍 WHY WE SHOULD BE ON YOUR BUCKET LIST? 📍

💚 Nature lodge with 20 beautiful garden & river units on the Goukamma river for extraordinary stays
📸 10 minutes drive from either Knysna and Sedgefield towns
🏖 10 minutes from one of South Africa's pristine beaches & seaside town, Buffalo Bay
👣 Experience the beauty and hiking trails at the Goukamma Marine Protected Area & Reserve
🍕 Earth & Fire Restaurant serving fresh local foods, platters, picnic baskets and wood fired pizzas
⛳️ On site activities - hiking, birding, mashie golf, canoeing, grass volley ball
🍷Escape Wines Wines Tasting Room for w**e tastings, w**e sales at cellar door prices and “braaibroodjies & boerewors”
🪷 Forest Wellness & Beauty for outdoor massage treatments and pampering
🔌 Electrical vehicle charger for those traveling with an electrical car
🏞 Incredible natural surroundings - trees, forests, river and birdlife

🛎 BOOK YOUR BUCKET LIST STAY WITH US TODAY!🛎
www.blackwaters.co.za
Booking Link: https://book.nightsbridge.com/11774
[email protected]

📍Find us on the N2 between Knysna & Sedgefield, opposite the Buffalo Bay turnoff

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❎️Due to our Nature Lodge grading, we do not allow any pets or outside animals.

🛜Follow the Blackwaters River Lodge EXPERIENCES channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb64ZeNA2pLKnWgg2k1S

📌 CONTACT NUMBERS 📌

✅ RECEPTION & BOOKINGS
+27 (44) 383 0105
+27 (83) 739 9175
[email protected]

✅ EARTH & FIRE RESTAURANT
+27 (68) 517 8923
[email protected]

✅ ADVENTURE
+27 (67) 194 9788
[email protected]

✅ ESCAPE WINES
+27 (69) 540 7420
Kayleigh@escw**es.com

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31/07/2026

Training | Empowerment | Youth | Leaders of tomorrow

Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters Forest Wellness & Beauty at Blackwaters River Lodge

31/07/2026

"I hope this next chapter feels drenched in magic, the kind that catches you off guard & makes you believe in the impossible".

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A day of "goodbyes" & "congratulations" - bittersweet feelings & emotions as we said good bye and good luck to our adventure coordinator Luke, on his new journey of becoming his bestest self. We wish you the most success with this new chapter, Luke - your footprint will forever be in our hearts

At the same time, celebrating success, growth & empowerment with Madelein, Chantell, Cayleen & Luke on completing the following certified courses:

🚑 First Aid Course - Chantell & Luke
🧯Fire Fighting & Safety - Luke
🛎 Customer Service NQF Level 4 - Madelein & Cayleen

Thank you Western Cape Government Tourism & Local Economic Development, G&D Training & Innovatu- your commitment to training assist small owner managed businesses to empower their staff.

We are incredibly proud of our team!

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