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Knysna, South AfricaActivities travellers enjoyed
Bird watching | Fishing | Canoeing
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Knysna
Knysna is the lagoon town in the middle of the Garden Route, with forest, a heads, and a harbour.
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Knysna Holidays
Ideal for families, romantics & self-drivers, a Knysna holiday takes you to the heart of the popular Garden Route to deliver a perfectly balanced vacation.
From Lagoons to Forests: A Garden Route Gem
A busy little town conveniently set at the heart of the Garden Route, Knysna is a popular base from which to explore the back roads, grand forests and empty beaches of South Africa's favourite holiday destination. With a wide selection of outdoor activities complemented by good restaurants and plenty of places to stay, a Knysna holiday is a fantastic option for families, honeymooners and nature lovers alike.
Experiencing Knysna
Knysna lazes next to a large lagoon, its peaceful waters protected by the buttress-like ‘Heads' – two rocky headlands through which the tide ebbs and flows. Take the short ferry-ride across to the Western Head and Featherbed Nature Reserve – a natural mosaic of coastal and cliff-top paths, caves and sandy coves – or hike in the nearby Knysna Forest, well known for its giant hardwood trees.
The town itself is fine place to wander around, shop, chat and plan your day. Knysna’s main road is lined with coffee shops, art galleries and quirky gift shops while the sparkling Waterfront development is filled with lagoon-side restaurants and bars. And if you spend any time at the Knysna Waterfront, you'll soon discover the town's other great attraction: it's the county's oyster capital.
Knysna's oysters are so delicious they're well worth celebrating, which is exactly what happens every July when seafood lovers arrive en masse to gulp down the town's best-known export during the 10-day Knysna Oyster Festival. It’s an event that is rapidly becoming more and more popular so be sure to book your Knysna accommodation well in advance if you want to take part in all the fun.
When to visit
The same advice applies for the months of December and January when South Africa's schools close for their long summer break and the best Garden Route accommodation is at a premium. To find out more about a Knysna holiday, chat to one of our Africa Safari Experts: they know the best time to visit and can recommend quiet cottages or luxurious country estates well away from the holiday crowds.
What travellers most enjoyed about Knysna
Beaches
Food and wine
Scenery
Self-drive
Where to go
- The baseA town hotel or a lagoon lodge. One base is enough.
- The pairingThe rest of the Garden Route, and Cape Town a day's drive west if you are not flying.
When to go
When to go
October to April for the water. December is busy. Winter is green and quiet.
Travel advice
Before you travel
Drive on the left. Do not start the N2 the hour you land. The Garden Route itself is malaria-free.
Popular tours and safaris in Knysna
Priced itineraries that pass through this place. Nights can still change when the quote is drawn up. Nothing is paid until you accept it.
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Sustainable Cape Luxury
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A visit with a local community.
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Eco-Retreat: The Grootbos Experience
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Train Journey to Vic Falls
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Morning and afternoon game drives.
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Pretoria to Cape Town Journey
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Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
Cape Town | South Africa
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Train Journey to Vic Falls
4 daysHighlights
Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
Destinations visited
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5-Day Essential Kruger Park Safari
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Morning and afternoon game drives on each full day on safari. Park and permit fees for the places on this route.
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Mid-Range 5-Day Essential Kruger Park Safari
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Morning and afternoon game drives.
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Luxury 5-Day Essential Kruger Safari
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Morning and afternoon game drives.
Destinations visited
Sabi Sands Game Reserve | South Africa
Knysna Accommodation
Accommodation in Knysna ranges from luxury boutique hotels and gleaming golf estates to tree-top suites and cosy guest houses – enough to suit all tastes, budgets and trip types. If you’re looking for a luxury Garden Route honeymoon or family-friendly self-drive holiday, our selection of Knysna accommodation is sure to inspire you and will make planning your Garden Route holiday so much simpler.
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Knysna stays
1 stay. The rate is per person sharing.
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Costs
Knysna is a self-drive hotel rate, kinder than a private safari week.
International flights, visas, and tips sit outside the sample price. Nothing is paid until you accept the quote.