2026-10-23

In Pictures: KILT’s Teachers’ Day Celebration at Plett Game Reserve & Belle Balance Bush Hideaway

From sunrise Seattle coffees and open safari drives to poolside laughs and a potjie feast: browse through the day's highlights from a memorable experience at Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve, where more than 100 Greater Knysna educators hit pause, reconnected, and were celebrated.

Every year, KILT steps away from the usual workshops and training sessions to host a dedicated Teacher’s Day Celebration for our regional school community. This year’s gathering was designed as a sumptuous, heartfelt day-cation in the bush: an intentional retreat giving educators and school leadership from across 16 Greater Knysna schools the chance to step outside the classroom, catch their breath, and be taken care of for a change.

We all know a picture is worth a thousand words and these moments are everything! These moments capture the true spirit of the day – educators kicking back, living it up in luxury, catching up with friends and colleagues, and taking in the quiet of the bushveld without a lesson plan in sight.

Scroll through the gallery below to spot your colleagues, find your school teams, and save your favourite memories from the day.

For the complete story, including candid reflections and insights from our teachers and school leaders, as well as a thank you to our supporters and sponsors, read the companion feature: KILT’s Teachers’ Day Celebration: A Love Letter to Knysna’s Teachers.

Great Seattle Coffee on the go

Welcome to Belle Balance Bush Hideaway

The glorious game drive

Plett Game Reserve Game Drive

Nature Talk & Chill Zone

The loveliest lunch at The Belle & spot prizes

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