Welcome to Knysna!
This introduction video will show you the best that Knysna has to offer.
Knysna
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Knysna
Knysna, one of the Garden Route's best known travel destinations, is situated between lush forests and the shores of a peaceful estuary and offers many activities and attractions to a wide variety of people.
Slow Food Markets
Enjoy farm-style breakfasts, fresh bread, speciality meats, vegetarian delights, homemade rusks, oysters, champagne, paté, quiche, pancakes and many more...
15 Amazing Knysna Activities
Here are fifteen top experiences to keep you busy in Knysna and keep you coming back for more!
Slackpacking
Gone are the hiking days of lugging all your bags, food and cooking equipment with you from one overnight hut to the next.
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Garden Route CapeNature Reserves
The nature reserves in this region offer stunning views along the coast, unspoilt forests and habitats and a variety of activities such as hiking, fishing, boating, ski-ing, canoeing, guided ferry trips, windsurfing, picnicking and overnight canoe trails.
Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
One of the country’s longest-running festivals and a ten day feast for oyster-lovers and a sport and leisure adventure for the whole family.
Canopy Tours
Try Canopy Tours for an unusual but perfectly safe and environmentally friendly way to explore the forest. It is a fun experience for the whole family and for young and old.
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Featherbed Nature Reserve's Milkwood forests, sandstone cliffs and sea caves are accessible by ferry across the Knysna Lagoon.
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Knysna ellies
Watch these gentle giants kick a world class goal
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Garden Route Botanical Garden
The Garden Route Botanical Garden is located in George and has become a conservation site.
