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Knysna is 102km east of
Mossel Bay, at the heart of the Garden Route; its lack of ocean beaches
is compensated by its hilly setting around the lagoon, and some hot marketing.
The lagoon's narrow mouth is guarded by a pair of steep rocky promontories
called The Heads, the western side being a private nature reserve and the
eastern one an exclusive residential area along dramatic cliffs above the
Indian Ocean.
Knysna's distinctive atmosphere
derives from its small historic core of Georgian and Victorian buildings,
which gives it a character absent from most of the Garden Route holiday
towns. |
Coffee shops, craft galleries,
street traders and a modest nightlife add to the attractions, and you may
find yourself tempted to stay longer than just one night. That the town
has outgrown itself is evident from the cars and tour buses which, especially
in December and January, clog Main Street, the constricted artery that
merges with the N2 as it enters the town.
 Knysna
wraps around the lagoon, with its oldest part - the town centre - on the
northern side. Along the eastern shore the exclusive suburbs include Leisure
Isle, connected to the shore by a narrow causeway, and The Heads, a network
of roads winding up to the heights overlooking the craggy coast and a wild
Indian Ocean.
Main Street is the hub of
the city centre, and its principal attraction is the collection of craft
and woodwork shops lining the road. The Knysna Museum (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm,
Sat 9.30am-noon; entry by donation, includes Angling Museum) on the corner
of Queen and Main streets contains a complex of minor exhibits that can
comfortably occupy an undemanding half-hour. Attractions here include South
Africa's first Angling Museum , an extensive collection of antique nets
and rods, tracing the changing technology of the activity. Look out for
the preserved coelacanth, one of several specimens in the country of a
fish long thought to have been extinct, until one turned up in a fishing
net in 1939.
About 500m south of Knysna
Tourism, at the end of Grey Street lies the Knysna Quays , the town's waterfront
complex and yacht basin. Built at the end of the 1990s, this elegant two-storey
steel structure with timber boardwalks resembles a tiny version of Cape
Town's V&A Waterfront - but probably owes its inspiration as much to
New England or Seattle, and blows away Knysna's hippy cobwebs with a breath
of upmarket supercool. Here you'll find the luxury Protea Hotel, some clothes
and knickknack shops and a couple of good eating places, including a stunning
deli-style bistro with outdoor decks, from which you can watch yachts drift
past.
A short way from the centre
in the industrial area, Mitchell's Brewery, Arend Rd, off George Rex Drive
via Vigilance and Sandpiper roads, offers thirty-minute tours (Mon-Fri
10.30am), where for next to nothing you get to sample their beers, including
Foresters Draught, a Pilsner-type lager, and Bosun's Bitter, an ale modelled
on Yorkshire bitter. The brewery is too far to reach on foot, so take a
taxi if you don't have your own transport, or stay in town and sample the
beers at one of the pubs.
Also see: Travel
Destinations on Africa's West Cape: Knysna
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KNYSNA
- GUEST HOUSES / BED & BREAKFASTS / GUEST LODGES, GARDEN ROUTE, WESTERN
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Double
Dutch B&B, Guest House, KNYSNA
Double
Dutch is a beautiful luxurious colonial bed and breakfast, guesthouse accommodation
in Knysna with magnificent panoramic views over the Knysna Lagoon and the
Knysna Heads into the Indian Ocean. Our exclusive accommodation in
colonial style provides you with: Bathroom en-suite, TV/DSTV, radio, intercom,
safe, fridge, extra long double king sized beds, hairdryer, make up mirror,
coffee/tea facilities, under floor heating in the bathroom, personalized
bathroom amenities and a comfortable furnished relaxing area in which you
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Elephant
Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge, KNYSNA
Elephant
Hide of Knysna Guest Lodge is situated on the Welbedacht Cliffs in Knysna.
Each suite has panoramic views of the Knysna Lagoon and the Outeniqua Mountains.
All suites have en suite bathrooms, aircon, underfloor heating, TV, Mnet,
DSTV, private deck, tea and coffee facilities, panoramic views. Accommodation
is on a bed and breakfast rate. Activities include whale watching
in season, Boat Cruises, Beaches, Hiking, Bungi Jumping, Scuba Diving,
Abseiling, Knysna Lagoon, Knysna Elephant Park, Buffalo Hills Game Reserve,
Sailing. |
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Knysna
Manor House, Bed & Breakfast, KNYSNA
Knysna Manor House is a
3 star Knysna guesthouse offering B&B accommodation on the Garden Route,
Western Cape, South Africa. Built in 1896, the guest house was the original
home of the mayor of Knysna and was converted into a B&B in the 1980s.
It is a unique Bed and Breakfast that combines the charm of times gone
by with modern amenities. The Knysna Manor House guesthouse is housed in
a charming Victorian mansion located in the centre of town, overlooking
the stunning Knysna Lagoon and is within a 2-5 minute walk of local shops,
banks, craft markets, restaurants and the Knysna Waterfront.
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Knysna
Tonquani Lodge & Spa, Guesthouse\B&B, KNYSNA
Knysna’s multi award winning
lodge offers luxurious individually decorated log chalets and family suites
with every conceivable comfort including minibar, complimentary port and
chocolates, tea, coffee and biscuits, TV, hair dryer, heater and fan. Nine
units have airconditioner, Jacuzzi and fireplace and the executive chalet
has a private spa for the ultimate in pampering. All units have private
patios and barbecues and are serviced daily. For our guests’ convenience
we offer an affordable on-site laundry service. Sun loungers invite you
to enjoy the welcoming coolness of the main swimming pool which is set
in tranquil gardens. Three units have private splash pools and there is
secure on–site undercover parking. Play a game of croquet on the manicured
lawns or laze beside the swimming pool. |
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Lagoon
Lodge, Bed & Breakfast, KNYSNA
If
you need a break-away to an elegant and romantic setting, we are ready
to treat you and your loved one, in our newly renovated lodge. The setting
is also ideal for golf trips, as it is just 2km from one of the renowned
golf course in Knysna. Special excursions can be arranged for the
non-golfing partners. We serve a recommendable 3 course breakfast in the
dining room or on the balcony with a 180 degree view over the "Knysna Lagoon".
Our guests are often surprised by the shy presence of a "Knysna Loerie"
in the trees just off the balcony. Each room has satellite TV, a
bar fridge and kettle. Plan to have fun. Safe off street parking |
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Villa
Afrikana Guest Suites, Guest House/B&B/Self-Catering, Paradise, KNYSNA
Situated
in the town of Knysna, to many considered the heart of the Garden Route.
Villa Afrikana is perched high above the town, on a hill fittingly called
“Paradise" overlooking the world renown Knysna Heads and surrounding lagoon.
With its summery, gleaming white, the geometric architecture of Villa Afrikana
is already quite a sight. The stylish interior is just as defined in the
same perfect white. A modern, unpretentious interior gives the compact
Villa Afrikana a surprisingly open feel to its rooms. Look out for the
eye-catching artworks and cleverly placed objects. The attractive style
encompasses a total of 5 suites and a small apartment in this Guest House
/ Bed & Breakfast on the Garden Route. |
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KNYSNA
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Knysna
Hollow Country Estate, Hotel, KNYSNA
Knysna Hollow is set on
a secluded country estate on the outskirts of the historic town of Knysna.
The gracious Manor House forms the focal point of the lodge and is finished
with indigenous furniture, yellowwood floors and pressed ceilings.
Knysna Hollow restaurant is situated in the Manor House and serves fine
food in relaxed and warm surroundings. Guests can enjoy a drink in the
pub beside a roaring fire before enjoying a meal from the seasonal menu
accompanied by fine Cape wine. Accommodation consists of 15 thatched
cottages, each with an open-plan lounge and bedroom area, fireplace, television,
telephone, tea-making facilities and private patios, as well as 50 garden
rooms, all with pool views, tea-making facilities, television and verandahs. |
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Knysna
Log-Inn Hotel, KNYSNA
Built in 1998, the Knysna
Log-Inn Hotel embodies an "indigenous" concept that combines the character
and the spirit of the surrounding indigenous forests with Knysna's romantic
history. On entering the lobby of one of the largest log structures in
the Southern Hemisphere, exquisitely carved solid Yellow wood trunks tower
upwards to the magnificent Scandinavian hammer trusses. Rays of sunshine
flooding through the spectacular stained glass windows, illuminate the
splendid solid Yellowwood staircase. The autumn hues of the slate flooring
and the extensive use of natural river stone combine with the wood to create
an atmosphere of tranquil balance. Truly "in tune with nature". |
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Protea
Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays , KNYSNA
Situated on one of the best
hotel sites in Southern Africa, the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays enjoys a
stunning outlook. Located on the banks of the famous Knysna Lagoon
and facing the sea through the Knysna Heads, this exciting hotel development
is also an integral part of the vibrant Knysna Quays Waterfront, with its
vast selection of restaurants, bars and speciality boutiques. Facilities
at the Protea Hotel Knysna Quays include a swimming pool with a uniquely
designed wooden sun deck, individual moorings and jetties at your doorstep.
Start your day on a high note with a sumptuous breakfast in our superb
Breakfast Restaurant before browsing through the next door boutiques and
curio shops or discovering the flea markets in Knysna`s main street. |
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James Of Knysna, Luxury Country House Hotel, KNYSNA
In the heart of the Garden
Route, nestled on the shores of the famous Knysna Lagoon, with dramatic
views, lies this exclusive five star Country House Hotel. Set in
magnificent gardens, this privately owned Country House Hotel has two swimming
pools. Other recreational facilities include Boating picnics, Sundowner
cruises, Water skiing, Swimming, Games room, Angling, Shopping & Tavern
Tours.Enjoy a Sundowner cruise, water-skiing or sightseeing on the Knysna
Lagoon from our private jetty.The Hotel boasts a superb dining room and
well stocked wine cellar. Country style breakfasts, light lunches, teas
and snacks are also served on the various patios and terraces. The Paquita
Bar, with its lagoon facing patio is a warm and friendly meeting place. |
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My Guest, Self-Catering Accommodation, KNYSNA
B
My Guest is the answer for those looking for affordable accommodation without
sacrificing comfort. Situated 2km from the town center and walking distance
from the lagoon walkway, ideal spot from which to explore this prime tourist
area with all it has to offer. We have 6 self catering cottages -
Bachelor style units for economical accommodation for small family units
(sleep 2-4) each and 2 Multi-room units that sleep 2-6 each, around a swimming
pool in a communal garden. Best value for money. The place to be - where
family and friends come together. Plan to have fun. |
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Brenton
on the Rocks, Self-Catering Townhouses/Suites, BRENTON-ON-SEA (12 kms from
Knysna)
Do you yearn for a piece
of heaven on earth, a resting place built on rocks, where the Southern
Right Whale can be seen when they return from the South Pole (July to November)
to mate and to give birth to their calves? There is just such a place,
where the lapping of foam-white waves soothes a fatigued mind and body,
with a heavenly view over a shining sea in which the dolphins play. We
offer two villas, one with 3 bedrooms, and the other with 4 bedrooms.
Both are totally self-catering and fully equipped. We also have 2
Honeymoon Suites, 3 Family Units and 2 Standard Double Rooms. All
suites have basic kitchenettes, equipped with microwave, kettle, toaster,
fridge, crockery and cutlery. All units have DSTV and all bathrooms
are equipped with heated towel rails. |
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Knysna
River Club, Self-Catering Resort, Wooden Cabins, KNYSNA
Situated on the water's
edge of the Knysna Lagoon, the multi-award-winning Knysna River Club is
a private enclave of charming, luxury self-catering log chalets in the
heart of South Africa's Garden Route coast. Surrounded by shady trees and
well-tended gardens, the resort offers security, privacy and comfort for
guests looking to unwind, and is the ideal venue from which to explore
the quaint lagoon-side town of Knysna. The Knysna River Club offers one
and two bedroom wooden chalets for accommodation in Knysna on the edge
of the Knysna Lagoon. The chalets are graded 4 stars by the Tourism
Grading Council of South Africa, and are spacious while cosy. Each chalet
is tastefully furnished and fully equipped, ready for you to take occupancy. |
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Laguna
Grove Holiday Rentals, Self-Catering Apartments, KNYSNA
Laguna Grove is ideally
situated, with the Knysna Waterfront just a few footsteps away. The
location is perfect to enjoy Knysna to its fullest with shops and restaurants
close by. Park your car in our secure gated parking area and enjoy
exploring Knysna on foot. There is nothing like starting your day watching
the early morning sun rise over the Knysna Heads, and to unwind in the
evening after a busy and enjoyable day at the water's edge. You can choose
from either a two or three bedroom individually furnished luxury or standard
self-catering apartment. |
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Teniqua
Treetops, Self-Catering Eco-Friendly Tree Houses, near KNYSNA
Teniqua
Treetops - its more than a one night stay. A childhood fantasy tree house
to spoil the young at heart. It is a beautiful nature lovers' hideout.
With 8 gorgeous, luxurious hand-crafted, self-catering, unusual, eco-friendly,
tree houses hidden in the indigenous forest. Enjoy rejuvenating forest
and river meanders, fabulous birds and butterflies - an ideal romantic
honeymoon destination or a gentle family breakaways. The resort is
35 hectares and each tree house is far from the next. If privacy, tranquillity
and possibly romance is your goal look no further. Each tree house is far
from the next, incorporating, without damaging, the indigenous trees into
the design. They all are fully equipped and serviced daily. |
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Villa
Afrikana Guest Suites, Guest House/B&B/Self-Catering, Paradise, KNYSNA
Situated
in the town of Knysna, to many considered the heart of the Garden Route.
Villa Afrikana is perched high above the town, on a hill fittingly called
“Paradise" overlooking the world renown Knysna Heads and surrounding lagoon.
With its summery, gleaming white, the geometric architecture of Villa Afrikana
is already quite a sight. The stylish interior is just as defined in the
same perfect white. A modern, unpretentious interior gives the compact
Villa Afrikana a surprisingly open feel to its rooms. Look out for the
eye-catching artworks and cleverly placed objects. The attractive style
encompasses a total of 5 suites and a small apartment in this Guest House
/ Bed & Breakfast on the Garden Route. |
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