We take a look at why Knysna is a world admired destination, specified as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the world and one of the Top 25 in Africa in the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards.
Knysna has perfect weather all year round. Spring is restful and luxurious, Autumn tingles on the skin like champagne, Winter is crisp as an apple and the African summer bronzes the soul with its immaculate sunlight. Whatever the season, Knysna stays green.
A Pure Wonderland. Nestled around the superb Outeniqua Mountans and the Indian Ocean, with the world-renowned forests encircling it like a protective mantle. The estuary is shielded from the sea by the monolithic sandstone “Heads” – silent sentinels down the centuries of the plentiful history. Adding to the luxuriance of the phenomenal region is the staggering Fynbos vegetation, contributing 8 000 plant species to the Cape floral kingdom, environment quite literally knocks on your front door.
Animal Kingdom. Knysna boast an exhibition of extraordinary and some endangered species including the extraordinary Knysna seahorse, the elegant Pansy shell of the lagoon, endangered dwarf chameleon and Brenton Blue Butterfly. The Humpback and Southern Right whales come around the coastline during the months of May and September to breed and present a staggering theatre of as they loll here and there. The region is home to a wealth of bird life and infinite near-endemic avian wonders and the beaches administer a breeding ground for the endangered African Black Oyster Catcher.
Adventure and Sport. Play in the forests and dive into natural adventures like horse riding, hiking, yachting, fishing and canoeing. For an utter adrenalin rush get into the more extreme sports of abseiling, paragliding, scuba diving or water skiing and some of the leading mountain bike routes in the country.
Focal point for the gourmand. Wine and dine your way through a formidable supply of first-class restaurants, seafood taverns, pubs, coffee shops, delicatessens and other lovely eateries
Last, but absolutely not least, beer and oysters! “Local is lekker” is a legendary South African saying displaying the use of local products first and foremost. In Knysna this is considerably accessible to strive towards with two intense contenders. Mitchell’s Brewery opened 25 years ago in Knysna and arguably the most excellent micro brewery in South Africa. Oysters and Knysna are synonymous. The cultivated oysters are distinguished for its fresh, nutty taste while the wild coastal oyster is more salty in taste and readily attainable at local eateries. A dozen or so Knysna oysters with either a Mitchell’s beer or a glass of Cap Classique are unquestionably one of the reasons to introduce a listing as a top ambition!
So there you have it, six astonishing reasons to visit Knysna on the famous Garden Route. Start your journey to this spellbinding town and experience what has made it a Top 100 destination worldwide. Just arrive, the rest comes as anticipated!
I presume this little story I have written inspired you to go and call on this pristine part of South Africa within your journey. I travel a fantastic amount personally and always like to give recognition of a specific aspect of my journey that made it all worth while. Undoubtably Knysna Accommodation is top-notch, with the most unforgettable being Knysna Hollow Country Estate, be sure to check it out when next in the area.
For the greatest in Knysna Accommodation, one scene stood out among the pack, Knysna Hollow Country Estate. The tranquil surrounding of the estate and the superb meals at the world class restaurant volunteered a welcome respite from the day’s many activities.








