Attractions
Activities
Naturally Knysna
The beautiful town of Knysna, situated a mere 73kms from the George airport, is situated within 157 000 hectares of the proclaimed Garden Route National Park.
www.visitknysna.co.za
Trip Out Surf School
Trip Out offers travelers a myriad of guided water and land based activities in the area.
www.tripout.co.za
Knysna Elephant Park
Get up close and personal with elephants – on elephant terms.
www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za
Heads Explorer
The catamaran yacht, ‘Heads Explorer’, is for the adventurous and romantic.
www.knysnafeatherbed.com/heads_explorer.htm
Knysna Sandboarding
For an adventure experience you will want to do again and again!
www.duneadventures.co.za
Altitude Paragliding
Based in Brenton-On-Sea at the heart of the Garden Route.
www.altitudeparagliding.com
Location Information
Thesen Island is situated near Knysna, which in turns lies on the stretch of south-eastern coast of South Africa known as the Garden Route which extends from Mossel Bay in the Western Cape to the Storms River in the Eastern Cape. It has the mildest climate in South Africa and the second mildest climate in the world, after Hawaii, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
The Route is sandwiched between the aforementioned mountains and the Indian Ocean. The Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma indigenous forests are a unique mixture of Cape Fynbos and Temperate Forest, offering hiking trails and eco-tourism activities.
The town of Knysna is certainly one of the Garden Route’s most popular spots. A precious unspoilt paradise, it is characterized by a vast lagoon entering the Indian Ocean between massive sandstone cliffs, 65 000 hectares of evergreen forest and unique Cape Fynbos.
The beautiful, natural Knysna scenery is complimented by friendly locals, always happy to hand out some expert advise, whether it’s directions or restaurant recommendations. The town offers superb shopping, restaurants and coffee shops, perfect for people watching. Knysna is also home to art galleries, outdoor markets, a craft brewery and some of the world’s premier golf courses.
The beautiful, natural Knysna scenery is complimented by friendly locals, always happy to hand out some expert advise, whether it’s directions or restaurant recommendations. The town offers superb shopping, restaurants and coffee shops, perfect for people watching. Knysna is also home to art galleries, outdoor markets, a craft brewery and some of the world’s premier golf courses.
Knysna is also the perfect base from which to explore the rest of the Garden Route as well as parts of the Klein Karoo. All within an hour from Knysna, you will find the world’s highest bungee jump, tree top canopy tours, shark cage diving an even the opportunity to ride an ostrich.
Knysna is easily accessible by flying into George and renting a car for the scenic 56km drive from George to Knysna. The town is also conveniently situated along the Cape Town- Port Elizabeth route on the N2. (approximately 270km west from PE and 500km east of Cape Town.)
Events
Knysna Oyster Festival
The annual Pick ‘n Pay Oyster Festival is one of South Africa’s most popular festivals with huge appeal for sports lover, families and those in search of a great party.
www.oysterfestival.co.za
Knysna Wine Festival
A uniquely South African wine festival and the Garden Routes Premiere Wine Event.
www.knysnawinefestival.co.za
Knysna Literary Festival
A five day long unique literary experience aimed at exposing visitors to South Africa’s literary talent.
www.knysnawinefestival.co.za
Leisure Isle Festival
The Festival will be in Kingsway Park on Leisure Isle. This is the thirteenth L. I. Festival organized by volunteers to benefit the wider Knysna community. It provides local crafters and small businesses a market place for their high quality products and provides opportunities for local charities to participate and raise funds
www.leisureislefestival.co.za
