Knysna Rain Forest

The Knysna Rain Forest which makes up the ever-popular Garden Route is renowned for it’s beauty and lush forest lands.

The Knysna Rain Forest is also known for its rich population of wildlife and plant life alike. Home to many animals such as Cape Grey Mongoose and Cape Clawless Otter, to name a few, it is also famous for its now rarely seem African Elephant. The natural forestlands are also ideal for outdoor tourist activities such as cycling, hiking and mountain-biking. Popular times to visit this part of the world is during the summer months with average temperatures at around 24-30°C.

Adventure Holiday

Knysna makes the ideal adventure holiday location for outdoor lovers from around the world with it’s vast array of beautiful beaches to it’s dense, natural rain forests.

Adventure holiday seekers can choose from a range of activities to enjoy in the area from leisurely nature walks to strenuous mountain bike trails all sprawled across the forestlands, while the local beaches are known to attract the local surfing community. There is certainly something for everyone, at every level of fitness, which is what makes this part of the world perfect for family weekends away, as well as the perfect location for an adrenaline pumping getaway.

Knysna Activities

Swim in a warm ocean, toast gently in the African sun or play a round of golf, it’s your choice in Knysna, where the days are log and the evenings are mild.

Sit on the quay and enjoy some oysters freshly picked from the ocean and still tasting of the salt waves.

Visit Mitchell’s Knysna Brewery and enjoy a world famous Foresters Draught.

Take a stroll down main street and visit one of the many arts and crafts shops or inspect the antiques.

Above all feel the worries of the world leave you as you slow down to the gentle pace of Knysna.

Knysna lodges

Knysna has something for everyone, from the most eclectic to the most mainstream, from family accommodation to the most luxurious lodges available anywhere.

Imagine a sunset at a lodge suspended over an age old indigenous forest where you share a sundowner with the birds or a luxury eco reserve with tree suites where your neighbour replies to the call of the wind with the haunting cry of the Fish Eagle.

It’s all waiting for you in Knysna, from self catering lodges to the most luxurious accommodation. Bring the whole family it’s just what you need to unwind from the day to day stress of living in the big city.

Knysna Hotels

If you’re planning a visit to one of the Cape’s gems, Knysna then you’ll want to choose your accommodation very carefully. You’re spoiled for choice with unique boutique style accommodation to be found all over the area.

Take for instance Tsala Treetop lodge set amidst the treetops of an ancient indiginous forest, or Hideaway Guest House, literally a stone’s throw from the picturesque Kynsna lagoon.

If your taste runs to the more traditional then the Protea Hotel on the Knysna Quays awaits your visit.

Come to Knysna, there’s something for everyone, from fresh oysters to fresh sea air, Knysna’s got it all.