Discover Timeless Charm at Knysna Manor House Step into a world where heritage meets heartfelt hospitality. Knysna Manor House, a lovingly restored Victorian guesthouse in the heart of Knysna, offers more than just a place to stay—it offers a personal connection to the Garden Route’s soul. This blog post explores the story behind the house, its character-rich rooms, and the personalized service that makes every guest feel like family. It highlights the...
Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge
Venue: UNIONDALE to KNYSNA
Dates: 22/09/2019 to 22/09/2019
Times: All day event
We still have availability for the night of the 22nd for the cyclists who finish this race. A great place to rest up after a hard days challenge.
The Buco Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Race has been selected as an Official Premier Seeding Event of the 2020 Cape Town Cycle Tour.
The Buco Lions Karoo to Coast Mountain Bike Challenge is a 100km off road race from UNIONDALE to KNYSNA via the Prince Alfred’s Pass. The route is scenic, challenging and riders are encouraged to train sufficiently for this event in order to maximise the enjoyment of the experience.
Entry Cost is R630. This includes dinner in Uniondale on Saturday the 21st of September. All proceeds go to the Lions of Knysna and Uniondale. Only 4500 entries will be made available in 2019. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
The entry fee includes dinner in Uniondale on Saturday 21 September. The event is owned by the Lions Clubs of Uniondale and Knysna and all proceeds from the event go to Sightfirst, the South African Guide Dog Association and other urgent needs in the community.
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