Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course

08/06/2026

🪾BOOK & STAY WITH US 🍂
During the season of gentle withdrawal, where days shorten and time seems to move at a slower, more deliberate pace

HIBERNATION ESCAPE
Valid until end August 2026

This package is for you to enjoy our incredible moderate temperatures during the day, and have a great time to “escape, explore, feel & experience” our beautiful place of magic on the Goukamma river banks with all its authentic offerings & experiences!

PACKAGE PRICE: R3 950.00 FOR 2 Nights 2 People / R3 270.00 Single

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
🔥 2x nights in a cosy river unit overlooking forests & the Goukamma river
🐞 Hot & cold breakfast both morning in our on site restaurant
🍄 Adventure Hub - choice of either a guided canoe OR hiking experience
🍷 ESCAPE Wines tasting & nibble bowls
🧡 Forest Wellness 30 minute massage for each (after one another, not couple’s massage)

No changes can be made to packages | T&C’s apply | Family rooms available

Allow yourself to fully embrace the art of hibernation, reflection & quiet joy!
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07/06/2026

🍷 ESC Wine Tasting at Blackwaters River Lodge, Knysna 🍷
Sip, Discover, and Escape at ESC Wines – your perfect wine tasting experience in the heart of Knysna!

📍 Location:
Blackwaters River Lodge, Knysna

🎟️ Tasting Options:
• Lifestyle Range – 4 wines | R60
• Reserve Range – 3 wines | R100 (minimum 4 people)

🕒 Opening Hours:
• Monday & Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Perfect for a relaxed afternoon with stunning views, great wines, and beautiful surroundings. Whether you’re a wine lover or just looking for a beautiful escape, ESC has something for you!

Bookings & Info:
📞 069 540 7420
✉️ [email protected]

06/06/2026

Yeah, yeah, yeah! - school holidays coming up and we are excited to welcome, host and entertain you for the most memorable family time in & at Blackwaters River Lodge & Mashie Golf Course for the Knysna Oyster Festival

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✅️📆📌BOOK YOUR STAY FOR THE KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL WITH US! ✅️📆📌
www.blackwaters.co.za
[email protected]
+27 (44) 383 0105
+27 (83) 739 9175

📌BOOKING LINK: Go to our website - click on BOOK NOW - Specials OR Discounts - book the package
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💚💙Also view our other accommodation options: Discounts on a one night & two nights stay as well as a Hibernation Escape Package - all available for your comfort during the Oyster Festival period💚💙

🦪🥂🌿🦪🥂KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL PACKAGE
Valid 01 July to 13 July 2026🦪🥂🌿🦪🥂

Feel the festival vibe, get involved in all the activities and make memories at the incredible events! Do not forget to “shuck” an oyster! Watch this space while we finalize our own on site programme with authentic experiences as part of the festival!

💙🦪🍷💚 PACKAGE PRICE: R4 200.00 FOR 3 Nights 2 People / R3 600.00 Single in our River Units AND R3 600.00 FOR 3 Nights 2 People / R3 000.00 Single in our Garden Units💙🦪🍷💚

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
⛳️ 3x nights in a river or garden unit on our beautiful property
🐳 Hot & cold breakfast both morning in our on site restaurant
🌿 Adventure Hub - inclusive on site activities (not guided)
🍷 ESCAPE Wines tasting (2x wines)
🔥Hot chocolate delight in your bedroom for one evening

❗️✅️No changes can be made to packages | T&C’s apply | Family rooms available (kids u/12 pay 50% of the per person sharing rate❗️✅️

Our on-site Earth & Fire Restaurant at Blackwaters is an Oyster Festival Hotspot - see our oyster & champagne offerings, ESCAPE Wines wine tastings and “Oysters Gone Wild” experience for the duration of the festival. Final programme for our on site experiences will be out on Wednesday 10 June 2026 - Night Walks, Night Wine Experience & Tasting, SA Tea & Local Chocolate Tasting, hiking, canoeing and our ever popular Family Nature & Adventure Experience!

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Due to our Nature Lodge grading, we do not allowany pets or outside animals

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23/05/2026

What a beautiful sunny day we had to enjoy making long lasting memories

13/05/2026

10/05/2026

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances that developed from the recent storm, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Mother’s Day Lunch Special.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and truly appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Thank you for supporting us, and we hope to welcome you soon for another special occasion.

**PLEASE NOTE: The restaurant will be fully operational again from the 18th May.**

Kind regards,
The Earth & Fire Restaurant team.🌎🔥

26/04/2026

🍁🍂🪾🍁🍂🪾BOOK & STAY WITH US 🍁🍂🪾🍁🍂during the season of gentle withdrawal, where days shorten and time seems to move at a slower, more deliberate pace
www.blackwaters.co.za
[email protected]
+27 (44) 383 0105
+27 (83) 739 9175

🧡 BOOKING LINK: Go to our website - click on BOOK NOW - Specials OR Discounts - book the package
https://book.nightsbridge.com/11774?special=HIBERNATION%20ESCAPE

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HIBERNATION ESCAPE
Valid until end August 2026

This package is for you to enjoy our incredible moderate temperatures during the day, and have a great time to “escape, explore, feel & experience” our beautiful place of magic on the Goukamma river banks with all its authentic offerings & experiences!1

🧡🍄🌶 PACKAGE PRICE: R3 950.00 FOR 2 Nights 2 People / R3 270.00 Single🧡🍄🌶

PACKAGE INCLUDES:
🔥 2x nights in a cosy river unit overlooking forests & the Goukamma river
🐞 Hot & cold breakfast both morning in our on site restaurant
🍄 Adventure Hub - choice of either a guided canoe OR hiking experience
🍷 ESCAPE Wines tasting & nibble bowls
🧡 Forest Wellness 30 minute massage for each (after one another, not couple’s massage)

No changes can be made to packages | T&C’s apply | Family rooms available

Allow yourself to fully embrace the art of hibernation, reflection & quiet joy!

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22/04/2026

Celebrate Mother's Day with us! 🌷💐🌻🌸

22/04/2026

Celebrate MOM this Mother's Day with the Blackwaters River Lodge family!

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Treat her to a specially prepared 3-course lunch for ONLY R265 per person, while kids under 12 enjoy the experience at half price

ABOUT THIS SPECIAL DAY:

THE MENU
Start with a choice of delicious appetizers:

Beetroot & Danish Feta Carpaccio with wild rocket & balsamic reduction
OR
Goats Cheese tartlets with caramelised onion marmalade

Enjoy a hearty main course featuring:
Slow-Roasted Lamb in red wine with garlic, mint, rosemary & thyme
AND
Moroccan-Style Chicken with dried apricot and roasted olives

Served with savoury rice, garlic herb baby potatoes, roasted onions, pumpkin fritters (“pampoen koekies”) and baby marrows

End on a sweet note with:
Summer Blueberry Cheesecake
OR
Pavlova with homemade ice cream and berry coulis

EXTRAS to make MOM feel special:
🍷Complimentary glass of ESCAPE wine for Mom (choice between SAV, RZE or RAZ)
🌿10% discount voucher from Forest Wellness (on treatments over R500)
🌷Relaxed riverside atmosphere – perfect for a family day out

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL:
Secure your table by emailing [email protected] or WhatsApp +27 83 739 9175
OR use our direct booking link below to book and pay
Limited seats available – bookings are confirmed upon payment
PLEASE NOTE: No food payments on the day (except drinks & pizza menu items)

BANKING DETAILS (for payment):

Please make payment to the account provided below:
Yegusha Spit Braai
FNB Knysna Branch (250655)
Account Number: 63041401447
Email: [email protected]

BOOKING LINK: https://secure.activitybridge.com/book?activityid=20204

Looking forward to welcome you on the banks of the Goukamma river!

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19/04/2026

MAKE A NOTE ‼️🌻‼️🌻‼️🌻‼️🌻‼️🌻‼️🌻

What a great summer time period we enjoyed on our beautiful property since October. Blessed that we still have this amazing moderate day temperatures as we, very slowly, venture into “hibernation” season!

We are looking forward to the rest of April with all the sport tournaments in town as well as the upcoming Simola Hillclimb - and welcoming all our guests & visitors on the banks of the Goukamma river.

After Simola Hillclimb, we will be ‼️‼️“taking off”‼️‼️ for a while to ⚠️⚠️⚠️ REVAMP | RECHARGE | RETHINK | REOPEN ⚠️⚠️⚠️

We will be ⛔️⛔️⛔️ CLOSED ⛔️⛔️⛔️ from Monday 4 May 2026 & 🙌🙌🙌 REOPEN 🙌🙌🙌 on Sunday 17 May 2026

Our on-site restaurant & menu will be receiving some “warm cosy” upgrades to be ready for the upcoming months, beginning May to end August 2026!

Yes, yes, yes, we will be 💛💛💛 OPEN 💛💛💛 for Sunday 10 May 2026 from 12:00 to celebrate 💐💐💐Mother’s Day. 💐💐💐 Our menu is ready and will be out as we speak!

We will REOPEN and resume with normal operating hours on Sunday 17 May 2026 from 12:00

Love from the nature,
Elmay & her incredible Blackwaters team
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