Knysna Holiday Guidebook
Food scene
Breakfast and Lunch with Stunning Views
https://www.eastheadcafe.co.za
25 George Rex Dr, The Heads, Knysna, 6571
3.3km / 6 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Bowl
Lunch - Fish and Chips
197 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
East Head Café
25 George Rex DrBreakfast and Lunch with Stunning Views
https://www.eastheadcafe.co.za
25 George Rex Dr, The Heads, Knysna, 6571
3.3km / 6 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Breakfast - Mexican Breakfast Bowl
Lunch - Fish and Chips
The only oceanside dining in Knysna
https://butterflyblu.co.za
198 President C R Swart Rd, Brenton-on-Sea, Knysna, 6571
20.6km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Picante Croatian Pizza
40 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Butterfly Blu Restaurant
198 State President C R Swart RdThe only oceanside dining in Knysna
https://butterflyblu.co.za
198 President C R Swart Rd, Brenton-on-Sea, Knysna, 6571
20.6km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Picante Croatian Pizza
Authentic Italian straight from Naples
17 Hedge St, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571
5.8km / 8 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Lumaconi Pasta
Messicana Pizza
Carnivora Pizza
68 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StAuthentic Italian straight from Naples
17 Hedge St, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6571
5.8km / 8 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Lumaconi Pasta
Messicana Pizza
Carnivora Pizza
Casual dining with live music
https://www.facebook.com/BlendKnysna
18 George Rex Dr, Hunters Home, Knysna, 6571
1.2km / 2 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
The Blend Burger
Flame Grilled Peri Peri Chicken
36 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
18 George Rex DrCasual dining with live music
https://www.facebook.com/BlendKnysna
18 George Rex Dr, Hunters Home, Knysna, 6571
1.2km / 2 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
The Blend Burger
Flame Grilled Peri Peri Chicken
Shopping
Shopping | Dining | Boat Cruises | Playground
https://www.thesenharbourtown.co.za
Th18, Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna, 6570
6.4km / 12 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Grills and playground - Flo & Co
Coffee and Café - Île de Päin
55 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Thesen Island
Shopping | Dining | Boat Cruises | Playground
https://www.thesenharbourtown.co.za
Th18, Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna, 6570
6.4km / 12 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Grills and playground - Flo & Co
Coffee and Café - Île de Päin
Market | Crafts | Art | Dining
http://www.wildoatsmarket.co.za
N2, Sedgefield, 6573
32.9 km / 30 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Coffee - Slow Roasted
Jams/Marmalades - Pomaré
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
หมู่บ้านโมเสกและตลาดกลางแจ้ง
Paul Kruger StreetMarket | Crafts | Art | Dining
http://www.wildoatsmarket.co.za
N2, Sedgefield, 6573
32.9 km / 30 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Coffee - Slow Roasted
Jams/Marmalades - Pomaré
Tours and Sightseeing
Cruise across the lagoon to the stunning Featherbed Private Nature Reserve. Drive to the top of the Western Heads and view the Knysna River Mouth from greatest perspective, hike down through the nature reserve, explore the sea caves, and end back at the world-class restaurant. The Eco-Experience w/ Buffet is an absolute must-do!
62 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Featherbed Private Nature Reserve
Waterfront DriveCruise across the lagoon to the stunning Featherbed Private Nature Reserve. Drive to the top of the Western Heads and view the Knysna River Mouth from greatest perspective, hike down through the nature reserve, explore the sea caves, and end back at the world-class restaurant. The Eco-Experience w/ Buffet is an absolute must-do!
A unique and true forest experience. Enjoy an exhilarating downhill on the Monster Mountain Scooter, descent through indigenous forest, sweepy bends and single track. A scenic minibus ride takes you into the heart of the forest to the best hills to start your descent in the Garden Route National Park. All of this while on the lookout for the our local wild life, the majestic Knysna loerie, the shy bushbuck and wild boar.
11 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Scootours Knysna
23 Sawtooth LaneA unique and true forest experience. Enjoy an exhilarating downhill on the Monster Mountain Scooter, descent through indigenous forest, sweepy bends and single track. A scenic minibus ride takes you into the heart of the forest to the best hills to start your descent in the Garden Route National Park. All of this while on the lookout for the our local wild life, the majestic Knysna loerie, the shy bushbuck and wild boar.
Ocean Odyssey offers unforgettable marine adventures. Our close encounter, boat-based whale watching tours and marine eco-tours are perfect activities to add to any itinerary in Knysna. We offer three daily departures and a fleet of ocean going vessels. This is the ideal experience for local visitors and international tourists.
42 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
TH22 Long StOcean Odyssey offers unforgettable marine adventures. Our close encounter, boat-based whale watching tours and marine eco-tours are perfect activities to add to any itinerary in Knysna. We offer three daily departures and a fleet of ocean going vessels. This is the ideal experience for local visitors and international tourists.
Midway between Mossel Bay and George, Botlierskop is our personal favourite game reserve in the area. Home to four of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as cheetahs and a host of antelope, including rare black impala, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo and more, Botlierskop will give you an unforgettable experience!
98 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
Gonnakraal RoadMidway between Mossel Bay and George, Botlierskop is our personal favourite game reserve in the area. Home to four of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, buffalo and rhino) as well as cheetahs and a host of antelope, including rare black impala, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, hippo and more, Botlierskop will give you an unforgettable experience!
Beaches
Wide and long, this beach is perfect for spending the day on the sand with a book, or walk all the way to Buffels Bay
242 President C R Swart Rd
20.6km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Sit at the overlook before you walk down
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Brenton On Sea Beach
242 State President C R Swart RdWide and long, this beach is perfect for spending the day on the sand with a book, or walk all the way to Buffels Bay
242 President C R Swart Rd
20.6km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Sit at the overlook before you walk down
One of the most unique beaches in Knysna, right in the famous Knysna Heads
-34.08030, 23.06359
3.9km / 8 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Check the tides, its better to avoid high tide
14 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Coney Glen Beach Knysna
2 View PointOne of the most unique beaches in Knysna, right in the famous Knysna Heads
-34.08030, 23.06359
3.9km / 8 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Check the tides, its better to avoid high tide
Rugged, long beach with sweeping views of the mountains all the way to George
-34.08369, 22.95904
24.8km / 28 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Grab your chair, good book and enjoy the spectacular sunsets
25 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Buffelsbaai
Rugged, long beach with sweeping views of the mountains all the way to George
-34.08369, 22.95904
24.8km / 28 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Grab your chair, good book and enjoy the spectacular sunsets
Wide secluded beach, with stunning castles!
https://noetziecastles.co.za
-34.07830, 23.12629
12.1km / 20 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Mind the stairs...there are about 200!
Drive in daylight: you will go through a rather rough, but brief, section of town
18 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Noetzie
Wide secluded beach, with stunning castles!
https://noetziecastles.co.za
-34.07830, 23.12629
12.1km / 20 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Mind the stairs...there are about 200!
Drive in daylight: you will go through a rather rough, but brief, section of town
Hiking
Fisherman's Walk (Brenton-on-Sea)
Cliff-side hike down to one of Knysna's most stunning and secluded beaches (1 hr total)
-34.07494, 23.03116
20.5km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Remember, what goes down must come up!
Go at lower tide
76 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Brenton-on-Sea
Fisherman's Walk (Brenton-on-Sea)
Cliff-side hike down to one of Knysna's most stunning and secluded beaches (1 hr total)
-34.07494, 23.03116
20.5km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Remember, what goes down must come up!
Go at lower tide
Non-strenuous trail/boardwalk hike in the Garden Route National Park, ending at a beautiful waterfall (3.5 hrs total)
www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/
-33.98760, 22.60665
52 km / 45 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Bring a picnic lunch for at the waterfall
8 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Half Collared Kingfisher Trail Waterfall
Waterside RoadNon-strenuous trail/boardwalk hike in the Garden Route National Park, ending at a beautiful waterfall (3.5 hrs total)
www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/
-33.98760, 22.60665
52 km / 45 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Bring a picnic lunch for at the waterfall
Hike to the iconic suspension bridges where the Storms River meets the Indian Ocean (2 hrs total)
www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/
-34.02299, 23.89764
97km / 80 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Lunch in quaint Storms River Village
23 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สนามแคมป์ปากแม่น้ำ Storms|สนามแคมป์ปากแม่น้ำ Storms
Hike to the iconic suspension bridges where the Storms River meets the Indian Ocean (2 hrs total)
www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route/
-34.02299, 23.89764
97km / 80 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Lunch in quaint Storms River Village
Beautiful circular hike through Knysna's famous indigenous forest (1.5 hrs)
-34.02299, 23.89764
21.6km / 36 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Keep an eye out for a Knysna Loerie!
The drive is beautiful, about half of it is dirt/gravel, but any vehicle is ok
Terblans Nature Walk
Gouna RoadBeautiful circular hike through Knysna's famous indigenous forest (1.5 hrs)
-34.02299, 23.89764
21.6km / 36 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Keep an eye out for a Knysna Loerie!
The drive is beautiful, about half of it is dirt/gravel, but any vehicle is ok
Outdoor Activities
Cycling/MTB Trails
Knysna has some of the best cycling paths in South Africa. Especially check out the Simola MTB trails.
-34.00351, 23.05498
13.5 km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Don't have your bike?
No worries! Rent locally from http://knysnacycles.co.za
39 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Simola Golf & Country Estate
Oldcate RoadCycling/MTB Trails
Knysna has some of the best cycling paths in South Africa. Especially check out the Simola MTB trails.
-34.00351, 23.05498
13.5 km / 25 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Don't have your bike?
No worries! Rent locally from http://knysnacycles.co.za
Walk Leisure Isle
Go for a relaxing stroll around the beautiful & residential Leisure Isle
151 Links Dr, Knysna
2.7km / 5 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Start at Steenbok Park, walk counter-clockwise around the whole island (45min), and marvel at the incredible Knysna Heads
Leisure Island
Walk Leisure Isle
Go for a relaxing stroll around the beautiful & residential Leisure Isle
151 Links Dr, Knysna
2.7km / 5 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Start at Steenbok Park, walk counter-clockwise around the whole island (45min), and marvel at the incredible Knysna Heads
Experience the wonder of the Knysna Heads, perhaps the most iconic spot in the entire Garden Route
1 View Point, Knysna
3.6km / 6 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Keep an eye out for whales!
Don't miss the overlooks around the "back"
143 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Heads
1 View PointExperience the wonder of the Knysna Heads, perhaps the most iconic spot in the entire Garden Route
1 View Point, Knysna
3.6km / 6 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Keep an eye out for whales!
Don't miss the overlooks around the "back"
Spitskop Overlook
Drive to one of the highest points in the area, with 360° views of the Outeniqua mountains and Indian Ocean
-34.02299, 23.89764
33.3km / 45 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Higher-clearance vehicle recommended
Stop at the King Edward VII Big tree
20 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
อุทยานแห่งชาติการ์เด้นรูท
Spitskop Overlook
Drive to one of the highest points in the area, with 360° views of the Outeniqua mountains and Indian Ocean
-34.02299, 23.89764
33.3km / 45 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Higher-clearance vehicle recommended
Stop at the King Edward VII Big tree
But first...Coffee!
Beautiful coffee shop in the heart of leisure isle
14 Kings Way, Leisure Isle, Knysna, 6570
2.6km / 5 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Get a bag of Mocha-Java blend ground beans
On a hot day, try the iced caramel latte
Coffee Craft - Knysna Coffee House
18 Kings WayBeautiful coffee shop in the heart of leisure isle
14 Kings Way, Leisure Isle, Knysna, 6570
2.6km / 5 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Get a bag of Mocha-Java blend ground beans
On a hot day, try the iced caramel latte
Some of the most beautiful architecture and ambiance anywhere in Knysna
10, The Boatshed, Thesen Island, Knysna, 6571
6 km / 9 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Try any of the fresh-baked artisan bread
For a special treat, try the Affogato coffee
151 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetSome of the most beautiful architecture and ambiance anywhere in Knysna
10, The Boatshed, Thesen Island, Knysna, 6571
6 km / 9 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Try any of the fresh-baked artisan bread
For a special treat, try the Affogato coffee
A quirky coffee shop and restaurant in the industrial heart of Knysna
5 Noble Street, Industria, Knysna 6571
3.2km / 6 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Go for their classic cappuccino
For lunch, try the traditional Bobotie
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
White washed
5 Noble StA quirky coffee shop and restaurant in the industrial heart of Knysna
5 Noble Street, Industria, Knysna 6571
3.2km / 6 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Go for their classic cappuccino
For lunch, try the traditional Bobotie
With the beans roasted right in the store, a traditional coffee shop at it's best
7B Nelson St, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6570
5.8 km / 10 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Cardamom Milk Latte
Uganda single-origin small batch beans
Trinity Premium Coffee Co.
9 Gordon StreetWith the beans roasted right in the store, a traditional coffee shop at it's best
7B Nelson St, Knysna Central, Knysna, 6570
5.8 km / 10 minute drive
Our Recommendations:
Cardamom Milk Latte
Uganda single-origin small batch beans