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Parkes Manor

This is a guesthouse set in tranquil surroundings overlooking the Knysna lagoon and well-known “Heads”. It is peacefully situated on a leafy estate of large trees and park like gardens.
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Accommodation:

There are nine spacious bedrooms stylishly decorated with a warm ambience echoing country hospitality. Each room is individually decorated with a unique character and colour scheme and en suite bathrooms. Each room extends onto a veranda where guests may relax and enjoy the open air and the scent of fresh flowers.

Dining & Facilities:

Glenshiel at Parkes Restaurant: Mediterranean dishes fused with a typical South African cuisine.

Polo Bar: Enjoy a glass of fine South African wine on the Polo Bar terrace or in the Polo Bar itself

Tea Garden: A fairytale experience in our beautiful garden. A selection of bakery Delights is available to choose from.

Activities:

Activities may be relaxing or adventurous, these include: swimming, fishing, golf, helicopter rides, boat rides, nature trails, bird watching.

We have an excellent safari itinerary that include the Parkes Manor, please click below for details.

Garden Route

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Accommodation:

There are nine spacious bedrooms stylishly decorated with a warm ambience echoing country hospitality. Each room is individually decorated with a unique character and colour scheme and en suite bathrooms. Each room extends onto a veranda where guests may relax and enjoy the open air and the scent of fresh flowers.

Dining & Facilities:

Glenshiel at Parkes Restaurant: Mediterranean dishes fused with a typical South African cuisine.

Polo Bar: Enjoy a glass of fine South African wine on the Polo Bar terrace or in the Polo Bar itself

Tea Garden: A fairytale experience in our beautiful garden. A selection of bakery Delights is available to choose from.

Activities:

Activities may be relaxing or adventurous, these include: swimming, fishing, golf, helicopter rides, boat rides, nature trails, bird watching.

We have an excellent safari itinerary that include the Parkes Manor, please click below for details.

Garden Route

Parkes Manor Gallery

Parkes Manor Gallery

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Once I narrowed my choice of African tour providers to 4, I wrote and asked them to compare themselves to the others. I got several very candid responses including this one from Gamewatchers Safaris: “I can guarantee you I can give you a..

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I booked my holiday to Kenya as a solo traveller via a company in the UK. They used Gamewatchers Safaris as their local contact. From start to finish of my trip I felt very safe and all the arrangements went without a hitch. I was collected from the..

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We've just returned from a Kenyan Safari and Beach holiday all advised and organised by Wayne Hammond of Gamewatchers. He was always available, full of knowledge, and the itinerary delivered on all expectations. We would..

David C

Once I narrowed my choice of African tour providers to 4, I wrote and asked them to compare themselves to the others. I got several very candid responses including this one from Gamewatchers Safaris: “I can guarantee you I can give you a..

Veronica P

I booked my holiday to Kenya as a solo traveller via a company in the UK. They used Gamewatchers Safaris as their local contact. From start to finish of my trip I felt very safe and all the arrangements went without a hitch. I was collected from the..

Dev P

We've just returned from a Kenyan Safari and Beach holiday all advised and organised by Wayne Hammond of Gamewatchers. He was always available, full of knowledge, and the itinerary delivered on all expectations. We would..

What Our Clients Say About Us

In our commitment to excellence, we not only strive to exceed our clients’ expectations but also value their feedback. We are proud to present our clients’ feedback.

David C

Once I narrowed my choice of African tour providers to 4, I wrote and asked them to compare themselves to the others. I got several very candid responses including this one from Gamewatchers Safaris: “I can guarantee you I can give you a..

Veronica P

I booked my holiday to Kenya as a solo traveller via a company in the UK. They used Gamewatchers Safaris as their local contact. From start to finish of my trip I felt very safe and all the arrangements went without a hitch. I was collected from the..

Dev P

We've just returned from a Kenyan Safari and Beach holiday all advised and organised by Wayne Hammond of Gamewatchers. He was always available, full of knowledge, and the itinerary delivered on all expectations. We would..

David C

Once I narrowed my choice of African tour providers to 4, I wrote and asked them to compare themselves to the others. I got several very candid responses including this one from Gamewatchers Safaris: “I can guarantee you I can give you a..

Veronica P

I booked my holiday to Kenya as a solo traveller via a company in the UK. They used Gamewatchers Safaris as their local contact. From start to finish of my trip I felt very safe and all the arrangements went without a hitch. I was collected from the..

Dev P

We've just returned from a Kenyan Safari and Beach holiday all advised and organised by Wayne Hammond of Gamewatchers. He was always available, full of knowledge, and the itinerary delivered on all expectations. We would..

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