Guidebook for Knysna
Sightseeing
The Heads
1 View PointWorld famous
Robberg Hiking Trail
One of our best walking trails.
Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
TH22 Long St
MV John Benn Cruise
Margaret's Viewpoint
Great views of the lagoon and Knysna.
Buffels Bay
Best beach in the area.
Brenton-on-Sea
Great beach with a restaurant.
Storms River Mouth Restcamp|Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
Too beautiful for words
Wilderness National Park
Nature at its best
The Heath
N2See the raptor show. All rehabilitated birds of prey.
King Edward VII/ Diepwalle Big Tree
Noetzie Castles - Craighross Castle
Sedgefield
Great beach. Also visit Pili Pili Restuarant
Gerickes Point
A beach walk and rock pools to explore.
Storms River Bridge
Bloukrans Bridge
Watch the crazy people doing the worlds highest bridge jump.
Cango Caves
Awesome caves experience.
Map of Africa Viewpoint
Awesome views.
The Knysna Pirate Ship
Waterfront DriveEverything Else
Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
N2Saturday market. Food and crafts.
Essentials
Food Lover's Market Knysna
Our favourite.
Knysna Spar
42 Mulberry GardensBuy your groceries here.
Pick n Pay Knysna
Our largest supermarket
Knysna Quays Service Station
5 Waterfront DriveFull your car and also has a 24 hour shop with food and essentials.
Parks & Nature
Featherbed Private Nature Reserve
Waterfront Drive
Knysna Elephant Park
A spiritual experience up close with the elephants.
Buffels Bay
Best swimming beach. And a nice 5km beach walk if you feel up to it.
Raptor Rescue Plett
Bollards Bay Beach
97 Bayswater RdSafest swimming spot for little ones.
Featherbed Private Nature Reserve
Waterfront DriveGreat picnic spot. And take a beautiful short walk to a “swimming hole” and a tiny waterfall.
Jubilee Creek Picnic Site
Great picnic spot. And take a beautiful short walk to a “swimming hole” and a tiny waterfall.
Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary
A must do in Knysna. Up close and personal with elephants. It’s NOT a zoo.
184 locals recommend
Knysna Elephant Park
A must do in Knysna. Up close and personal with elephants. It’s NOT a zoo.
Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
Get in touch with nature.
Cango Wildlife Ranch
191 Baron Van Reede StOver 90 species of amazing animals.
Birds of Eden
A great nature experience.
A great day trip. Walk the swinging bridge. Nature at its best.
51 locals recommend
Tsitsikamma National Park MPA
A great day trip. Walk the swinging bridge. Nature at its best.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
N2Food scene
Freshline Fisheries
If the fish were any fresher it would still be in the ocean.
Oysters R Us
N2East Head Café
25 George Rex DrBreakfast and lunch. Served at The Heads.
Great choice of Tapas dishes and a playground outside for little kids.
119 locals recommend
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron LaneGreat choice of Tapas dishes and a playground outside for little kids.
Sirocco Restaurant
Long StreetGreat setting. Great food.
34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna Waterfront34 Degrees has it all. Food wine and gifts.
O Pescador Restaurant
Waterfront DriveOwner run. Great food with a Portuguese theme.
Project Bar
O Pescador Restaurant
Waterfront DriveAwesome Portuguese cuisine
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StPizza and Pasta from a real Italian owner. And lots more.
Paddle Steamer Dinner Cruise
Experiences
Thesen Harbour Town
Shopping and dining and whale watching trips.
The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa
36 Sawtooth LnBeach resort. Walk the beautiful Robberg peninsula or take a whale and dolphin boat ride.
107 locals recommend
Plettenberg Bay
1 Crescent StreetBeach resort. Walk the beautiful Robberg peninsula or take a whale and dolphin boat ride.
Knysna Rib Adventures
Long StreetWet n wild super size rubber duck experience.
Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing
85 Darnell StThis is really exciting. Try it.
Worlds highest Bungy Jump from the Bloukrans Bridge. Book online. www.faceadrenalin.com
77 locals recommend
Face Adrenalin Bloukrans Bungee
Worlds highest Bungy Jump from the Bloukrans Bridge. Book online. www.faceadrenalin.com
Awesome experience. Zip lining in the Tsitsikamma Forest.
49 locals recommend
Zipline Tour - Tsitsikamma
Awesome experience. Zip lining in the Tsitsikamma Forest.
The Great White Shark. Above or below the water. It’s up to you.
42 locals recommend
White Shark Africa
7 Church StThe Great White Shark. Above or below the water. It’s up to you.
Flytime Paragliding
South StreetUnforgettable experience.
Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing
85 Darnell StKnysna Ziplines
Unique
View Knysna from the water.
9 locals recommend
Ocean Sailing Charters - Boat Cruises Knysna - Sunset Cruises, Boat Charters Knysna
View Knysna from the water.
Ocean Sailing Charters - Boat Cruises Knysna - Sunset Cruises, Boat Charters Knysna