Sedgefield Area Profile

Sedgefield at a glance

The picturesque "slow town" seaside village of Sedgefield is located on the Garden Route.  Entirely surrounded by lakes, lagoon and mountains it lies in the heart of South Africa's Lake District, with the added natural beauty of fynbos and indigenous trees. The Mediterranean oceanic climate is conducive to the abundance of natural lush rain forests in the area.  Summers are warm to hot, and winter nights are cool. The Garden Route is known for having the second mildest climate in the world, Hawaii being the first. 

Home to the Knysna Loerie, African Black Oyster Catcher, African Fish Eagle and 250 other listed species of birdlife are the Milkwood and Stinkwood trees, found along the many hiking trails.  

Sedgefield is conveniently located in the heart of the Garden Route, on the N2 between Knysna and George. George airport is approximately 40 minutes away and the Klein Karoo is about a 50-minute drive. Cape Town is 5-hour drive while Port Elizabeth is only 3 hours.

There is only 1 primary school in Sedgefield, with High school options in Knysna & George offering a daily bus service.

Sedgefield offers a variety of medical doctors, Dentists, Vet's, physio's, etc.  Within a 45 km radius are 4 Hospital and numerous clinics.

Sedgefield offers loads of activities enjoyed by the whole family, such as surfing, wind surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, mountain biking, horse riding, fishing, bird watching, paragliding, water skiing, diving, cycling, hiking or enjoying a day out at the beach.

The popular Swartvlei beach is a family favourite camp site with easy boat access into the water. Stroll along the sandy shores to Gerickes Point, famous for its beautiful rock formations and clear pools.  It is also a popular spot for spear fishing, snorkelling and moonlit guided tours. 

Groenvlei lies to the east of Sedgefield, a freshwater lake famous for bass fishing. Take a drive-up Cloud Nine to experience the awe-inspiring view of Sedgefield in its full splendour or for the more adventurous, take a flight up to the paragliding jump off point to enjoy 360-degree views. This viewpoint is also fabulous for sundowners while enjoying beautiful sunsets behind the Outeniqua mountains.

Myoli Beach and Cola Beach present the most luxurious upmarket homes overlooking the Indian Ocean, here you will find affordable, sea-facing, beachfront properties to call your own. 

Everyone enjoys the top-class restaurants such as Montecello's and Upstairs at Rosies or pizza with your feet in the sand at Pili Pili Beach Restaurant.

All the basic requirements are available at our SPAR with its popular coffee shop or at the Pick and Pay. 

Sedgefield is located at the centre of all the best Golf Courses in the world. Featuring a 9-hole golf course with back drops of Swartvlei Lake and the Outeniqua mountains. George is home to the world-renowned Fancourt Country Club Estate and was designed by Gary Player. Pezula Golf Course is situated in the town of Knysna and is one of the best Golf Courses in Knysna. Simola Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus and situated in the picturesque town of Knysna, overlooks the enchanted forests, lagoon, Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. The Garden Route offers many more amazing golf courses such as Oubaai in Herolds Bay designed by Ernie Els, Kingswood golf estate, George Golf Club etc. 

Enjoy all the fun activities the Garden Route has to offer such as Zip lining at the Knysna Ziplines or Bungee Jumping at the famous Bloukrans bridge, tubing at Stormsriver adventures, horse riding, boat rides, and shark cage diving for the adrenalin seekers. 

The Garden Route also offers an extensive list of Game Reserves such as The Garden Route Game Reserve, Bottelierskop, Buffelsdrift, and the Cango Wildlife Centre. The Gondwana Private Game Reserve is also a fabulous park, home to the big five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) you are sure to have a fantastic experience. Other popular parks and sanctuaries include the Garden Route National Park, Robberg Nature Reserve, Monkeyland, Birds of Eden and Jukani in the Crags.

The friendly village of Sedgefield is a safe community with a small population - due to it not being a commercial and industrial node. Come on holiday, stay a lifetime. 

To own a piece of Sedgefield's paradise, contact a trusted property advisor at Harcourts Mario Ferreira .