Oyster Walk on Main’s guidebook

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Oyster Walk on Main’s guidebook

Where to go in Knysna

This map allows you to explore and plan your every activity.
105 locals recommend
Knysna
105 locals recommend
This map allows you to explore and plan your every activity.
Ever touched an elephant? Want to? Go see them and feed them and experience these majestic creatures
184 locals recommend
Knysna Elephant Park
184 locals recommend
Ever touched an elephant? Want to? Go see them and feed them and experience these majestic creatures
Follow wooden board walks and bridges in the Wet High-forest (entirely wheelchair friendly)
6 locals recommend
Garden of Eden
6 locals recommend
Follow wooden board walks and bridges in the Wet High-forest (entirely wheelchair friendly)
A serene picnic site next to the stream and in the forest with wooden tables and benches, braai (fire) facilities, water and bush toilets.
35 locals recommend
Jubilee Creek picnic site and walk
35 locals recommend
A serene picnic site next to the stream and in the forest with wooden tables and benches, braai (fire) facilities, water and bush toilets.
Do sandboarding in Brenton On Sea or Kayaking trips on the Knysna river.
Dune Adventures Knysna River Kayaking
Phantom Drive
Do sandboarding in Brenton On Sea or Kayaking trips on the Knysna river.
Centrally situated between Plettenberg Bay & Knysna with easy access off the N2 for a day of water activities and fun. Picnic & braai facilities
59 locals recommend
Adventure Land
59 locals recommend
Centrally situated between Plettenberg Bay & Knysna with easy access off the N2 for a day of water activities and fun. Picnic & braai facilities
Monkeyland is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. Go on “monkey safaris” to see see over 550 primates of various species
176 locals recommend
Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
176 locals recommend
Monkeyland is the worlds first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary. Go on “monkey safaris” to see see over 550 primates of various species
Buffalo Bay is a family beach with safe swimming and great surfing conditions. It is also ideal for walking (all the way to Brenton on Sea) and fishing.
85 locals recommend
Buffels Bay
85 locals recommend
Buffalo Bay is a family beach with safe swimming and great surfing conditions. It is also ideal for walking (all the way to Brenton on Sea) and fishing.
An art gallery and non-profit organization providing local artists an opportunity to display their work.
16 locals recommend
Old Gaol
7 Main Rd
16 locals recommend
An art gallery and non-profit organization providing local artists an opportunity to display their work.
Blue flag beach
9 locals recommend
Brenton Beach
198 State President C R Swart Rd
9 locals recommend
Blue flag beach

Where to go in Knysna

The reserves boasts 8600 plant species; 90 species of bird had been sighted and you can research small mammals, reptiles and amphibians found in the Reserve like small buck, porcupine, mongoose, spotted genet, and a breeding colony francolin.
18 locals recommend
Pledge Nature Reserve
18 locals recommend
The reserves boasts 8600 plant species; 90 species of bird had been sighted and you can research small mammals, reptiles and amphibians found in the Reserve like small buck, porcupine, mongoose, spotted genet, and a breeding colony francolin.

Sightseeing

"Enjoy a magical sail on the Knysna lagoon, discover the Knysna Heads and explore the Indian Ocean."
9 locals recommend
Ocean Sailing Charters - Boat Cruises Knysna - Sunset Cruises, Boat Charters Knysna
9 locals recommend
"Enjoy a magical sail on the Knysna lagoon, discover the Knysna Heads and explore the Indian Ocean."
This is a fun easy and safe adventure activity that allows you to explore the Tsitsikamma. Float away on specialised one man inflatable river tubes and visit the Plaatbos Nature reserve and go paddle boarding (green route 3hr) or visit Goesa Nature reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park (red route 6hr- tubes only). Trips include light refreshments and a meal afterwards. Costs are involved so check before booking.
14 locals recommend
Tsitsikamma Blackwater Tubing
85 Darnell St
14 locals recommend
This is a fun easy and safe adventure activity that allows you to explore the Tsitsikamma. Float away on specialised one man inflatable river tubes and visit the Plaatbos Nature reserve and go paddle boarding (green route 3hr) or visit Goesa Nature reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park (red route 6hr- tubes only). Trips include light refreshments and a meal afterwards. Costs are involved so check before booking.
Tandem Paragliding by SAHPA certified & licensed Tandem flight instructors (TFI). Group bookings welcome!
11 locals recommend
Fly Time Paragliding
Egret Road
11 locals recommend
Tandem Paragliding by SAHPA certified & licensed Tandem flight instructors (TFI). Group bookings welcome!
Enjoy a tour on the Monster Mountain Scooter in the Garden Route National Park. All scooters can handle one adult with a child passenger.
11 locals recommend
Scootours Knysna
23 Sawtooth Lane
11 locals recommend
Enjoy a tour on the Monster Mountain Scooter in the Garden Route National Park. All scooters can handle one adult with a child passenger.

Neighborhoods

7 locals recommend
Knysna Central
7 locals recommend

Travel options

How to get around
Garden Route Shuttle Travel And Events
1 Blackwood Street
How to get around

Food scene

Cuisine: Seafood Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
14 locals recommend
Anchorage Restaurant
11 Gray St
14 locals recommend
Cuisine: Seafood Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Local cuisine, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
77 locals recommend
Freshline Fisheries
77 locals recommend
Local cuisine, Seafood, Gluten Free Options
Cuisine: Seafood, Sushi, European Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Live Music, Waterfront, BYOB, Family style, Gift Cards Available
71 locals recommend
Sirocco Restaurant
Long Street
71 locals recommend
Cuisine: Seafood, Sushi, European Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Live Music, Waterfront, BYOB, Family style, Gift Cards Available
CUISINES: Seafood, Mediterranean, Sushi, Soups
120 locals recommend
34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna Waterfront
120 locals recommend
CUISINES: Seafood, Mediterranean, Sushi, Soups
CUISINES: Bar, Seafood, Sushi FEATURES Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Playgrounds
119 locals recommend
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron Lane
119 locals recommend
CUISINES: Bar, Seafood, Sushi FEATURES Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Playgrounds
Amazing view! Cuisine: Croatian; cocktails & broad range of South Africa’s favourite beers
40 locals recommend
Butterfly Blu Restaurant
198 State President C R Swart Rd
40 locals recommend
Amazing view! Cuisine: Croatian; cocktails & broad range of South Africa’s favourite beers

City advice

Don't miss

Knysna Festivals

The Knysna motor show - annual event is held in late April or early May; The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & art festival - in April / May; Knysna Oyster festival - June/July; The Kysna Timber festival - annually in spring (September/October)
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There are infinite adventures and possibilities awaiting you in Knysna and along the Garden Route around Knysna. Check your options, charges/rates and availability.