Knysna, the unspoilt treasure. In just a 5 hours drive from Cape Town or 2 and a half hours drive from Port Elizabeth you can come and enjoy the splendors of the town nestled on the shores of Knysna lagoon. What a perfect way to explore the garden route. Knysna accommodation is a nature’s lover’s paradise, with a lagoon surrounded by stunning landscape and forestry its no wonder Knysna has become an attractive recreational, tourist and commercial activity.

With an 18km stretch of lagoon, not only is it home to the Knysna seahorse and delicate pansy shell but to over 200 species of fish. Knysna is well known for its Knysna heads, a place where the Knysna River and Indian Ocean meet. Come and enjoy the guided nature walk that Featherbed Nature Reserve has to offer at the world heritage site through the Bushbuck trail. Birdwatchers can come and enjoy the splendor that Knysna has to offer from the Loerie and Narina Trogon.

With so much to offer from diving, camping, cycling, canoeing, swimming, boating to commercial oyster cultivation there is no reason to have one infilling moment of your holiday.

The Knysna indigenous forest has become a popular tourist attraction with having the largest close canopy in Southern Africa. The forest is also home to the Cape Bush Elephant.  The forest is a dream for all timberlands housing famous woods such as stinkwood, Blackwood, yellow wood, ironwood and many more. If you are just looking to enjoy the lifestyle of Knysna then come and enjoy the variety of eating establishments and shops hosting a wide range of arts and crafts as well as wooden furniture made from indigenous timbers.

Knysna accommodation is ideal for all members of the family. Knysna host a variety of festivals and sporting events.  One of the most famous festivals is the oyster festival, one of the largest commercial oysters farming centre is based in Knysna.

You can also come and enjoy the last operational narrow gauge steam train that travels between Knysna and George. Knysna has a calming effect on people with a buzz of creativity that flows through its streets. Relax at the many street cafes and watch the world pass by.

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