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Knysna: The ultimate location for practising self-love
It is no secret that life can sometimes feel a little chaotic and overwhelming, with overall wellness and self-love practices falling by the wayside. Perhaps it’s time you break away from the craziness and escape to a more peaceful setting, where you can reconnect with yourself, exhale the stress, and inhale the wholesomeness that Knysna […]
Facts About Knysna You Probably Didn’t Know
As far as old towns go, Knysna is most certainly not the oldest, but there are a few facts about the history of our town that we are sure you don’t know. After doing some digging and reading up about how the jewel of the Garden Route came to be, we’ve uncovered some interesting facts […]
Where To Eat In Knysna
Where To Eat In Knysna Knysna is a true feast for the eyes in every sense, and we all know that a wonderful holiday focuses heavily on delicious dishes that leave you wanting more. So If you are making your way to our seaside town with the intention of treating your tastebuds to the best […]
Festive season events in Knysna
The festive season is officially here which means it’s time to turn on your ‘out-of-office’, gather your family and friends and enjoy some time relaxing, and reconnecting under the South African sun. From food and gift markets, to instrumental concerts on river banks, summer festivals, sunrise dance sessions, concerts, and even a rubber ducky race, […]
Best takeaway spots in Knysna
Located in the heart of the Garden Route, with a sizable local population that swells severalfold in the summer holiday season, Knysna is awash with great dining options. From freshly caught seafood to lagoonside restaurants, quaint coffee shops with views, and even options to dine onboard a boat on the water, foodies and families are […]
Boating on the Knysna lagoon
One of Knysna’s biggest attractions is its beautiful lagoon, so called by the locals even though the correct word for a body of water open to the ocean and rivers is an estuary. The lagoon draws tourists to the area to enjoy a range of leisure activities and exceptional boating opportunities. Whether you visit the […]
Knysna with little kids
Travelling with toddlers can be challenging, but it can also be extremely rewarding. You get to see a place through their eyes, finding excitement and joy in the smallest details. But little kids are busy, and they like to be on the go all the time, so it’s essential that you visit places that can […]
Your summer holiday on Knysna’s Leisure Isle
Beautiful Knysna Villas is excited to offer families a Summer Holiday on beautiful Leisure Island – sunshine, beaches, watersports, fishing, boating, cyclepaths, walking routes, lawn bowls, tennis, picnics, local coffee shops! This is the island home for Sam and her family (owners of Beautiful Knysna Villas) and their various friends who own these homes and […]
Flowers of the fynbos in the Garden Route
Spring has arrived in South Africa with a bang and the flowers are out in abundance. While South Africa’s West Coast is no doubt the place to go for magnificent flower sightings at this time of the year, the Garden Route also has many a floral wonder to share. Just the drive up to Knysna […]
Museums in Knysna
The coastal town of Knysna on South Africa’s Garden Route has a fascinating past, with woodcutters, mariners, fishermen, adventurers, and even ancient nomads, making their home amongst the forests and fynbos and alongside the magnificent lagoon. Some of this rich history can be explored in the many museums available to visitors. Here are just a […]