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Buffels Baai

Buffels Baai

History of Buffels Baai

This settlement derives its name from the hundreds of buffalo that roamed the area until the last ones were killed in 1883.

Originally it was a holiday town renowned for its natural beauty, unspoiled beaches, and tranquil atmosphere. The area is part of the Goukamma Nature Reserve, a protected coastal region that boasts diverse flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. there was no road and one had to travel there by mule wagon. A gravel road was built in about 1944.
More recently it was the scene of a shipping disaster when the cargo ship Kiani Satu, travelling from Hong Kong to Ghana with a shipment of rice, ran aground and sank off the coast of Buffels Baai in August 2013. The oil that leaked from the vessel threatened the nearby Goukamma Nature Reserve; 217 birds were cleaned and rehabilitated by SANCCOB after the spill.

Postcode for Buffels Baai is 6570

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Useful Numbers

  • Municipality – Knysna Municipality-044 302 6300
  • Police: 044302 6688
  • Traffic department:044 302 6551/ 044 302 6337
  • Fire: 044 302 8911`
  • Ambulance: 044382 5613
  • Post office; Sedgefield Post Office- 044 343 163
  • Library: Leisure Isle Library 044 302 6311
  • Closest hospital;Knysna Provincial Hospital-044 302 8400
  • Knysna Town Clinic-044 382 0836
  • SPCA: Garden Route SPCA-044 693 0824

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