P&R Property Group Guidebook
Food scene
HIghly recommended restaurants with a variety of food options and in great locations.
34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna WaterfrontAmazing restaurant! Great food and people
Perfect place to meet some locals and just have a great time. They also serve vegan and vegetarian food.
28 locals recommend
MUSE Fusion Food
152A Old Cape RdPerfect place to meet some locals and just have a great time. They also serve vegan and vegetarian food.
Locally owned Italian restaurant for dinner or lunch. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
68 locals recommend
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StLocally owned Italian restaurant for dinner or lunch. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
Ristorante Enrico
296 Main StAnchorage Restaurant
11 Gray StEmily Moon Restaurant @ Emily Moon River Lodge
Oysters R Us
N2The Farm
Old Cape RoadGreat for breakfast or lunch. Large open space for kids to play.
Luka Wines
Situated 2.1 km from the GEorge Airport, a perfect quick stop for coffee and a bite to eat.
16 locals recommend
Elvis Brew Co
R404Situated 2.1 km from the GEorge Airport, a perfect quick stop for coffee and a bite to eat.
Pomodoro Restaurant
197 George RdSalinas Beach Restaurant
458 Zundorf LnPiliPili Beach Restaurant and Accommodation
2 Claude Urban DrNeighborhoods
Knysna is a natural paradise of lush, indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches. She nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary sea horse and over 200 species of fish.
Beaches, lakes, mountains and rivers provide endless opportunity for leisure and outdoor adventure. Within the town, craft shops, flea-markets and cosy cafés beckon with small-town charm and hospitality. The area around Knysna is a veritable Garden of Eden. This is home of the only forest elephant in South Africa, the rare Pansy Shell, the brilliantly coloured, and elusive, Knysna Loerie, a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds, dolphins and visiting whales.
The indigenous forests in Knysna constitute the largest complex of closed-canopy forest in southern Africa, whilst the remarkable richness of the Fynbos vegetation contributes over 8000 plant species to the Cape floral kingdom. Exploring the Knysna forests, along demarcated walks, with the occasional call of the Loerie, provides a complete escape into a former time when many elephants trod these paths, particularly if you’ve read Dalene Matthee’s ‘Circles in a forest’.
105 locals recommend
Knysna
Knysna is a natural paradise of lush, indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches. She nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary sea horse and over 200 species of fish.
Beaches, lakes, mountains and rivers provide endless opportunity for leisure and outdoor adventure. Within the town, craft shops, flea-markets and cosy cafés beckon with small-town charm and hospitality. The area around Knysna is a veritable Garden of Eden. This is home of the only forest elephant in South Africa, the rare Pansy Shell, the brilliantly coloured, and elusive, Knysna Loerie, a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds, dolphins and visiting whales.
The indigenous forests in Knysna constitute the largest complex of closed-canopy forest in southern Africa, whilst the remarkable richness of the Fynbos vegetation contributes over 8000 plant species to the Cape floral kingdom. Exploring the Knysna forests, along demarcated walks, with the occasional call of the Loerie, provides a complete escape into a former time when many elephants trod these paths, particularly if you’ve read Dalene Matthee’s ‘Circles in a forest’.
Located on the Garden Route in the picturesque town of Knysna, Pezula Championship Course is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful 18 holes.
With sweeping ocean and lagoon views, a round at Pezula is both a sporting and visual experience.
As a Top 20 South African ranked course, Pezula’s championship design offers a challenge for the seasoned golfer while still being the perfect day out for any skill level.
Garden Route golf at its absolute best.
6 locals recommend
Pezula Private Estate
Located on the Garden Route in the picturesque town of Knysna, Pezula Championship Course is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful 18 holes.
With sweeping ocean and lagoon views, a round at Pezula is both a sporting and visual experience.
As a Top 20 South African ranked course, Pezula’s championship design offers a challenge for the seasoned golfer while still being the perfect day out for any skill level.
Garden Route golf at its absolute best.
Sightseeing
Knysna Ziplines
For the brave!
A must-sees for visitors travelling to the Garden Route. Private beach access, not ideal for swimming with breathtaking lookout points.
143 locals recommend
The Heads
1 View PointA must-sees for visitors travelling to the Garden Route. Private beach access, not ideal for swimming with breathtaking lookout points.
Beaches
Bollard Bay Beach on Leisure Island in Knysna offers a family friendly and pet friendly place to visit.
12 locals recommend
Bollards Bay Beach
97 Bayswater RdBollard Bay Beach on Leisure Island in Knysna offers a family friendly and pet friendly place to visit.
A 20 minute drive outside of Knysna, the beach is ideal for swimming and is frequented by surfers and locals enjoying their weekend get togethers on the provided braai facilities. There is also a restaurant perfect for families.
10 locals recommend
Buffalo Bay Beach
163 Walker DrA 20 minute drive outside of Knysna, the beach is ideal for swimming and is frequented by surfers and locals enjoying their weekend get togethers on the provided braai facilities. There is also a restaurant perfect for families.
Situated below the luxurious Butterfly Blue Restaurant and hotel, this picturesque beach spot stretches all the way to buffalo beach and is a perfect spot for whale-watching, in the right season.
9 locals recommend
Brenton Beach
198 State President C R Swart RdSituated below the luxurious Butterfly Blue Restaurant and hotel, this picturesque beach spot stretches all the way to buffalo beach and is a perfect spot for whale-watching, in the right season.
Shopping Centre
A collective creative retail space offering the best in local coffee, food, fashion and design. Stop in at Bao Wow and enjoy a delectable bao bursting with asian-infused flavours.
The Foundation Knysna
A collective creative retail space offering the best in local coffee, food, fashion and design. Stop in at Bao Wow and enjoy a delectable bao bursting with asian-infused flavours.
Take a short drive onto Thesen Island Harbour Town. Plenty of fine dining and a play area for children available. During business hours enjoy shopping at the beautiful boutiques, art stores and more.
22 locals recommend
Thesen Harbour Town
Take a short drive onto Thesen Island Harbour Town. Plenty of fine dining and a play area for children available. During business hours enjoy shopping at the beautiful boutiques, art stores and more.
Knysna Waterfront
21 Waterfront DrWoodmill Lane Shopping Centre
Main RoadThe Market Square Shopping Centre
Beacon WayEntertainment
An atmospheric spot with the best quality locally crafted gin cocktails and beer.
15 locals recommend
Knysna Gin Distillery
5 Uil StAn atmospheric spot with the best quality locally crafted gin cocktails and beer.
From pancakes to fresh produce, from a beer garden to antiques. This is a must. Get there early Saturday morning and you will not be disappointed.
185 locals recommend
Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
N2From pancakes to fresh produce, from a beer garden to antiques. This is a must. Get there early Saturday morning and you will not be disappointed.
Knysna Elephant Park
A must do activity
Redberry Farm
Adventure Land
Wild Waters Fun Park
Traveler advice
Getting around
Renting a car will be the best option.
Shuttles services are great and available but renting a car will be the easiest and best option to drive yourself around.