Visit Knysna is a strategic unit within the Destination Marketing Unit of Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for the Western Cape, South Africa.
With our unique environment and world-class offerings, we aspire to position Knysna as one of the world’s greatest places, naturally. And to make your Knysna holiday the best you’ve ever had.
Visit Knysna is the Destination Marketing Organisation (DMO) for the greater Knysna area, funded by the Knysna Municipality through Wesgro. Our core function is tourist information and the promotion of the destination. We work with local and regional authorities and our product partners to achieve these goals.
Our vision
To position the greater Knysna area as the preferred destination for domestic and international leisure and business travel, whilst facilitating investment in our local economy.
Our mission
- to showcase our natural beauty and array of unique experiences;
- to promote the affordability and choice offerings of the destination;
- to increase the number of travellers to the greater Knysna area;
- to increase the geographical spread, length of stay and spend of all travellers;
- to improve seasonal arrival patterns;
- to facilitate inclusive benefit from the sector as well as inclusive economic growth.
Our website
It has been built with you in mind. The menus have been designed for easy navigation, presenting you with relevant information on making the most of your stay in the greater Knysna area.
Visit Knysna endeavours to ensure that all information on this site is accurate, however, we cannot be held liable or responsible for any claims resulting from information supplied on the website.
This website contains many travel industry business listings from within the greater Knysna municipal area. These have been provided by third parties and we urge you to confirm any and all information with the relevant service provider. Prices and availability are subject to change without prior notice.
Visit Knysna is cannot be held responsible for the contents of external websites linking to its website. This website contains links to commercial partners.