Guidebook for Knysna
Parks & Nature
Goukamma conservancy offers some good paths for hikes or mountain bikers
lovely hikes into the Knysna forest, the domain of Africa's last southernmost wild elephant (s)
Forest
lovely hikes into the Knysna forest, the domain of Africa's last southernmost wild elephant (s)
Make sure you have a picnic, (some food or snacks)drinking water and good shoes. There is a steep flight of steps or an old road to walk down. A truly beautiful and secluded paradise
Noetzie Rd, Noetzie, Knoetzie, South Africa
Make sure you have a picnic, (some food or snacks)drinking water and good shoes. There is a steep flight of steps or an old road to walk down. A truly beautiful and secluded paradise
A safe tidal beach in a lovely hamlet. I like to walk along the beach and choose which house I'd buy if I won the lottery. I've had some really wonderful floating swims there. Swim with the incoming tide, not outgoing tide.
12 locals recommend
Bollards Bay Beach
97 Bayswater RdA safe tidal beach in a lovely hamlet. I like to walk along the beach and choose which house I'd buy if I won the lottery. I've had some really wonderful floating swims there. Swim with the incoming tide, not outgoing tide.
Pledge Nature Reserve
In the heart of Knysna, a beautiful nature walk.
Kringe In N Bos Hiking Trail
for the adventurous and fit. Stay on the path.
Sightseeing
Include a visit to the featherbed reserve on the western head, or take a ride on one of the ferries to the heads. A floating restaurant and pub. A beautiful way to experience the natural beauty of the Knysna estuary. (it is not a lagoon, although everyone calls it the lagoon)
143 locals recommend
The Heads
1 View PointInclude a visit to the featherbed reserve on the western head, or take a ride on one of the ferries to the heads. A floating restaurant and pub. A beautiful way to experience the natural beauty of the Knysna estuary. (it is not a lagoon, although everyone calls it the lagoon)
On your way to Brenton on Sea, you will pass one of Knysna's oldest churches built by the first English settlers (and also my ancestors)
"Foundation stone laid on 15 October 1851, and the church was consecrated on 5 October 1855 by Bishop Gray.
This church is unique among Sophia Gray's churches in that it is the only Norman (Romanesque) building. The Norman style is characterized by the use of the round arch, small windows and very thick walls." (artefacts dot co za)
Holy Trinity Belvidere
6 Queen StOn your way to Brenton on Sea, you will pass one of Knysna's oldest churches built by the first English settlers (and also my ancestors)
"Foundation stone laid on 15 October 1851, and the church was consecrated on 5 October 1855 by Bishop Gray.
This church is unique among Sophia Gray's churches in that it is the only Norman (Romanesque) building. The Norman style is characterized by the use of the round arch, small windows and very thick walls." (artefacts dot co za)
For the adventurous and fit. The best way to experience Knysna from the water on a canoe
Dune Adventures Knysna River Kayaking
For the adventurous and fit. The best way to experience Knysna from the water on a canoe
Food Scene
Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
N2wholesome local food and people
Harkerville Saturday Market
Right on the beach with the best ocean views. Watch whales and dolphins while sipping on cocktails, if youre keen on some pampering
40 locals recommend
Butterfly Blu Restaurant
198 State President C R Swart RdRight on the beach with the best ocean views. Watch whales and dolphins while sipping on cocktails, if youre keen on some pampering
Nautical South / Vlooi se Plek
Fab fish n chips and a friendly atmosphere
for live music and friendly locals in a garden setting...
36 locals recommend
Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
18 George Rex Drfor live music and friendly locals in a garden setting...
Essentials
easiest place to avoid traffic, find parking and stock up. * except at peak times*- then its mayhem- so choose your shopping times wisely, Bakery, bottle store and fish shop right there too
19 locals recommend
Food Lover's Market Knysna
easiest place to avoid traffic, find parking and stock up. * except at peak times*- then its mayhem- so choose your shopping times wisely, Bakery, bottle store and fish shop right there too
nightlife
A really quirky fun Knysna nightclub. The decor will keep you amused. You might be decorated with face paint as well.
36 locals recommend
Bloo Bistro / World Cafe / Bar
2 Memorial SquareA really quirky fun Knysna nightclub. The decor will keep you amused. You might be decorated with face paint as well.
City advice
Customs and culture
don't be scammed by car guards. Tipping is voluntary.
just be wary of the car guards in town, tipping is voluntary, on return to your vehicle. Parking at beaches is free.