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Nature Reserves around Knysna
The greater Knysna area plays host to a variety of na...
Animal Encounters
Knysna and it's surrounding areas has a wealth of anima...
Spectacular Hiking & Mountain Biking
Knysna offers various magnificent hiking and biking tra...
Locally brewed Mitchells & cultivated Oysters!
"Local is lekker" is a famous South African sayin...
Where to Eat...
Knysna is a coastal town and the flavours of the ocean...
Did someone say golf?
Knysna is one of South Africa’s top golfing destina...
6 Alfresco markets to choose from!
Knysna`s award winning markets celebrate a healthy li...
Take to the Water
Swimming, surfing, canoeing, yachting, jet-skiing, boat...
If you find art irresistible, look no further…
Knysna has an eclectic mix of talent and galleries are...
 
 
 
 

Practical Information

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Knysna Tourism is a proud member of Greenline. This programme measures our ability to practice internationally competitive standards of responsible business and is benchmarked against national and international guidelines and accepted norms in this field...

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Collect your info guides!

Be sure to be on the lookout for these information guides and visitor maps, readily available at the Garden Route tourism offices. You can also order them online!

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Weather & Tide Tables

View 7 day weather forecast and tide tables.

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Book your accommodation now!

Select the date you want to arrive and your length of stay, and we will direct you to properties that have availability.
If you like what you see you are welcome to make your reservation!

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How to get to Knysna

Knysna can be easily accessed by road as it lies on the N2 between Cape Town (500 km) and Port Elizabeth
(280 km).

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Digital maps

Click here to download digital copies of our visitor information guides and area maps.

 

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Getting Around in Knysna

There is currently no public transportation available in Knysna but the CBD & Waterfront is easily accessible on foot. Kindly read our general safety tips on our home page to orientate yourself regarding exploring our town on foot.

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Visitor Services

Information about services & business in Knysna that will compliment your stay.

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6 Reasons to Visit Knysna

Knysna is one of the Garden Routeˊs best known travel destinations and was recently named as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the World

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Annual Festivals

Leisure Isle Festival Leisure Isle Festival More than 100 exhibitors
Knysna Speed Festival Knysna Speed Festival Knysna Speed Festival
Pink Loerie Mardi Gra Pink Loerie Mardi Gra One of the highlights on South Africa’...
Literary Festival Literary Festival The Knysna Literary Festival
Slow Festival Slow Festival The only one of its kind in Africa!
Oyster Festival Oyster Festival The best 10 days of your winter!
Rastafarian Earth Festival Rastafarian Earth Festival Judah Square is the home of the Knysna R...
The BEACH Festival The BEACH Festival Summer just got a whole lot hotter!

Galleries

the headsWebcam - The Heads
You don`t need to be in Knysna to enjoy the view.
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View and share video clips of visitors having fun in Knysna.
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galleryHappy Snaps
View and share photos of visitors having fun in Knysna.
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Knysna Living Local
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Business, legal and practical resources for our members and online membership applications.
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