Knysna Visitor Information

• Bring the kids to play at the pirate island themed play park next to Mugg & Bean at Woodmill Lane shopping center. Enjoy peaceful shopping or a great meal while the kids play supervised.
• Monkeyland & Birds of Eden - a living forest experience that will stay with you forever.
• Walk, ride & experience elephants as never before at the Knysna Elephant Park . This is an absolute "must do" when in Knysna.
• Mashie Golf. Introduce your youngsters to golf on this fun golf course.
• Leisure Isle, Bollard Bay for taking to the water. Here the kids can enjoy playing in the water without the danger of the strong currents.
• Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre - this is such a great way to learn about our South African Wild Cats and other endangered wildlife. Also meet the marvelous Meerkats in our Meerkat Meander. Kids under 6 - free of charge. Combine your experience with a walk with the Tenikwa Cheetah Cubs, Thandi & Chaka. Recommended age 5 years and older.
• Adventureland , water slides, quad bikes and a play park - where the fun & adventure (for all ages) never stops!
• Treetop Canopy Tours . Swing through the trees like Tarzan & Jane while getting a bird's eye view of streams, waterfalls and indigenous forests. (Age restriction, 7 - 70 years welcome!)
• Featherbed Eco Experience . Lagoon cruise and spectacular walk, ideal for the kids to utilize their abundant energy levels.
• Go and find the Fairies in the enchanted Knysna Forests. They say only those that believe can see them!
• Fly a kite on Bollard Bay, Leisure Isle. Our beaches have the perfect breeze.
• Learn to Surf at the International Surf School. Brilliant day activity.
• Kids, take your parents to the Friday Market. Absolute family fun!
• Check out the Millwood Goldmine Tours with scones for Mom & Dad. Experience a piece of history the fun way.
• ECO-Ed offers a Kids` Forest Adventure Obstacle Course at the old Coach House near the Garden of Eden. (by prior arrangement only)
• Visit the Radical Raptors bird of prey sanctuary for an experience both fun and educational.
• A Moonlight Meander is just the thing to learn about our coastal tidal pools and all the fantastic creatures that live in these rock pools.

Family Friendly Restaurants

• Spur is always a family favourite! Knysna Waterfront
• The Red Barn in Rheenendal has a kids playground
• Tottie`s Eatery has the best burgers in the area and kids are welcomed with open arms!
• East Head Cafehas a kids corner and fantastic views of the Knysna Heads.

Family Friendly Accommodation

• Woodbourne Resort
• Buffalo Bay Caravan Park
• Homtini Guest Farm