Forestway – Outdoor Education in the Stutterheim Forests
Breathe in crisp, clean air. Hear the rustle of ancient trees. Look up at night to see a canopy of stars stretching endlessly overhead. This is Forestway – an outdoor education centre in the heart of the Stutterheim forests, Eastern Cape, where nature and learning meet.
Since 1997, Forestway has welcomed more than 56,000 children, teens, and adults into its unique blend of adventure, personal growth, and community spirit. Their experience-based outdoor programmes go beyond fun activities – they are carefully designed to build character, strengthen leadership, and inspire a lasting service ethic.
The forest setting is both playground and teacher. Participants can hike forest trails, tackle group challenges, and learn outdoor skills while developing teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving abilities. Days are filled with movement, discovery, and wholesome, delicious meals that fuel the adventure. Nights bring stories under the stars, deep connections, and the quiet magic of the forest after dark.
Forestway’s approach is hands-on and immersive. Whether hosting school camps, leadership retreats, or multi-day adventure programmes, their team combines outdoor activities with reflective learning moments, ensuring every participant leaves with new skills and a deeper sense of self.
Here, the distractions of modern life fade away. In their place comes the sound of birdsong, the feel of cool mountain air, and the rewarding challenge of pushing beyond comfort zones. Forestway is not just a camp – it’s an experience that stays with you long after you’ve left the forest.
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