Phantom Forest
Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa
Press Reviews
AWARDS
Winner of Africa's Leading Green Hotel, World Travel Awards
2011
REVIEWS
Frommer's
"There are two (dining) venues: a six-course table d'hôte
dinner served in the Boma, featuring a soup, a choice of four
starters, sorbet, a choice of four main dishes, cheeses, and a
choice of desserts. An African-blend coffee is served around the
bonfire. With demand outstripping chair space, the team opened
Moroccan Chutzpah, an intimate North African-themed venue, where
colorful cushions, sunken lounges, and hookah pipes set the tone.
Here the menu is made up of five-course platters rather than plated
dishes; all spices are mixed in-house, and the variety of flavors
is exceptional."
Conde Nast Traveler
"Fourteen elevated suites - with soaring beamed roofs, rustic
private balconies, and slick, glass-fronted bathrooms - are built
into the trees at this eco-friendly resort. Choose a North
African-style room, with Moroccan ceramic sink basins, or opt for
the standard decor, with Swazi cotton sheets, gauzy draped beds,
and tribal printed cushions. An in-house therapist offers spa
treatments at the Body Boma; you can also relax in the "bubble
barrel" (outdoor wooden hot tub) or at the elevated freshwater
swimming pool that looks over the surrounding forest. The excellent
dining options include an outdoor boma where the chef serves dishes
like sumac-spiced ostrich filet and lemongrass-and-blueberry
Bavarois-and a Moroccan-themed indoor café with a cocktail
bar and hookahs."
Luxury Travel Magazine
"Located in a spectacular setting, high on a hill, the view from
the pool deck is breathtaking, incorporating the expanse of the
Knysna lagoon, the Heads and the Knysna River. You can explore the
surrounding forest on walking trails and the wetlands by canoe, or
just relax with a spa treatment and enjoy being surrounded by
nature. Public spaces are connected by boardwalks to luxurious,
private treehouse suites tucked into the forest canopy."
Guest Reviews
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