Welcome to Knysna!
This introduction video will show you the best that Knysna has to offer.
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.
Enjoy farm-style breakfasts, fresh bread, speciality meats, vegetarian delights, homemade rusks, oysters, champagne, paté, quiche, pancakes and many more...
Here are fifteen top experiences to keep you busy in Knysna and keep you coming back for more!
Gone are the hiking days of lugging all your bags, food and cooking equipment with you from one overnight hut to the next.
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.
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.
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's Milkwood forests, sandstone cliffs and sea caves are accessible by ferry across the Knysna Lagoon.