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Knysna’s beaches are some of the best in the Garden Route. They offer safe swimming and many activities for all. From scenic beach walks, surfing, snorkelling, birding, paragliding, dolphin & whale watching, magical coves & rock pools. Recommended beaches close by: Bollard Bay, Brenton on Sea, Buffalo Bay and Noetzie.
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Knysna, on the Garden Route, offers an eclectic mix of attractions and activities – something for everyone.
Diverse in its mix of people and its surroundings, this diversity is reflected in a range of choices of eco-tourism, cultural-tourism and heritage-tourism.
Knysna is situated on South Africa’s only National Lake, which is also the country’s largest permanent estuary. The waters of the Indian Ocean channel through two large sandstone cliffs, The Knysna Heads, forming the gateway to the old harbour (Thesens Jetty) from where ships carried timber to the far corners of the globe, into the wide lagoon basin.
The enchanting town of Knysna is surrounded by the Outeniqua Mountain range, engulfed by indigenous forests and the protected 21 square kilometre marine reserve, locally better known as the ‘Lagoon’.
DISCOVER KNYSNA'S BEACHES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
SOME RETAIL THERAPY
SHOPPING
Knysna has something to offer for everyone when it comes to shopping. From local arts and crafts, to modern style clothing and gift boutiques, Knysna will surely not disappoint.
Some recommended shopping spots: Knysna Mall, Knysna Waterfront, Thesen Harbour, Woodmill Lane and lets not forget the Mosaic Market and Wild Oates Market that takes place every Saturday morning in the neighbouring Sedgefield.
EATING OUT
RESTAURANTS
Restaurants and Coffee Shops – you are truly spoilt for choice in this department.
Have a chat with Stella for a recommendation on the hottest spots around.
GOLF LOVERS PARADISE
GOLF
Knysna Golf Club is nestled on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon on the Garden Route and close to the Heads. Our 18-hole course meanders through tidal pools and between magnificent indigenous trees with long par-5s, tricky par-3s and some challenging par-4s. It is an enjoyable test for every level of golfer.
A testing links/parkland layout which has been enhanced over the past ten years, it has some of the best greens in the Southern Cape and has many natural hazards.
Although Knysna Golf course is flat and easy to walk, it still provides players of all levels with a good challenge and is an affordable golfing experience not to be missed while touring the area.
Simola’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course is living proof of just how great ‘Golf’s Greatest Champion’ really is when it comes to designing with nature.
Set in probably the most scenic town in Africa, situated lower than the ridges that surround it – and therefore untroubled by the wind that plagues so many coastal courses – and boasting an unusual configuration of five par-5s and five par-3s, Simola offers challenging and rewarding golf for pros and high-handicap players alike.
EXPLORE KNYSNA BY BIKE
CYCLING
Knysna offers some spectacular mountain and road biking trails. Chat with your hosts to find out more.
OCEAN AND FOREST
HIKES
Knysna and it’s neighbouring towns offer some of the most incredible hiking trails – ocean and forest. Chat to your hosts for the low down on the hottest hiking spots.
EXPLORE KNYSNA BY SEA
WATER ACTIVITIES
Whale & dolphin watching, sunset cruises, kayaking and tubing are just a few examples of the water activities that Knysna has to offer. Chat to your hosts to find out more.
