Category: Knysna Information
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 […]
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 […]
Understanding the towns surrounding Knysna
Knysna is the beloved ‘Best Dorpie’ of South Africans (KFM’s Best of the Cape Awards 2021), and is listed by international travelers as the 19th Most Loved Destination Around the World (2021 Tourism Sentiment Index)! It is easy to see why Knysna has won the hearts of South Africans and international travellers: “With its incredible […]
Reasons why we love Knysna
February is all about love and there’s nothing we love more than beautiful Knysna where we are lucky to live. We feel so privileged to be able to share our home here in the Garden Route with visitors from around the world who come to stay at our various villas and the exquisite Alkira Lodge. […]
Adventure activities in Knysna
Summer is here, and that means it’s time to get out into the sunshine and start exploring! Knysna is the ideal destination for anyone dreaming of the great outdoors – with its vast forests, magical lagoon, and plenty of hiking, walking, kayaking, cycling trails to discover, your next adventure is just around the corner. Here […]
All about the Knysna forests
The forests of Knysna, with their giant yellowwood trees, abundance of birdlife, and elusive elephants, hold a magical appeal for travellers. Enchanting walkers, cyclists, 4×4 enthusiasts, birders, and families, many visitors travel to the Garden Route to experience their ethereal beauty. The forests actually extend way beyond Knysna, covering a total area of 300 000 […]
History of Knysna – Meet the Thesens
Many visitors to Knysna know about Thesen Island. This upmarket, luxury island in the middle of the Knysna lagoon is home to numerous hotels and apartments, including our very own Thesen Harbour Town Apartments, a variety of boutique stores, and some of the best restaurants on the Garden Route. But few people know where Thesen […]
Unique activities to do on the Garden Route with kids
Knysna and the Garden Route are the ideal family holiday destinations. With many beautiful beaches, endless forests, and majestic mountains, this is a natural playground for adventurers, both big and small. But little minds need constant entertainment, and children are always looking for something exciting to do. Thankfully, when you’re done with the beaches, waterfalls, […]
The best Garden Route beaches
The Garden Route is one of the most popular coastal routes in Southern Africa. From Mossel Bay to Knysna and on to Port Elizabeth, the coast is dotted with gorgeous beaches. Whether you like to swim, surf, kayak, kitesurf, whale watch, build sandcastles or simply laze in the sun, the shores of the Garden Route […]