Tag: Knysna
Knysna Oyster Festival – the week that was
This year’s Knysna Oyster Festival was a bumper event, taking place over ten days with a rich and varied programme appealing to wine lovers, foodies, holidaymakers, sports lovers, and adventure seekers. Join us as we take a look back at the event that was and start dreaming about the next one: Activities for the entire […]
Tips for a self-catering holiday to the Garden Route
Here at Beautiful Knysna Villas, we have a selection of gorgeous lagoon-facing villas, beautiful modern apartments, and quaint rustic cottages, ideal for a private getaway with friends or family to Knysna. While of course, it’s always possible to tailor-make your stay and include housekeeping, catering, babysitting, a private chef, and planned activities in your stay, […]
What to look for in a honeymoon hotel
A romantic honeymoon after your wedding is something every newly married looks forward to. There is no better way to start your marriage together than by going away with your spouse and spending time together in an amazing location far from “normal life”. In addition, most of us would be willing to pay a little […]
What to do on a wellness retreat
If you are looking for a tranquil setting, restful endless views, space for exercise or relaxation, delicious nourishing food, and endless comfort then, Knysna, and Alkira Lodge, in particular, offers the ideal location for a wellness retreat. You can rest and rejuvenate in a beautiful setting while gathering new life tools, reinforcing positive practices, and […]
Where to stay in Knysna for your honeymoon
The Garden Route and Knysna is a favourite honeymoon destination for locals and international newlyweds alike. Enjoy long beaches perfect for sunset walks and choose from many romantic experiences including lagoon sailing cruises, gentle hikes, quiet picnics, stand-up paddleboarding, or kayaking, to recuperate following an often demanding and busy wedding schedule. With so many accommodation […]
Things to do on a girls’ getaway
Our days get busy in this modern life, and they’re crammed with work, daily chores, and looking after the family. And often, our friendships suffer as we struggle to find the time to spend with those we love. While the odd WhatsApp might be great for touching base now and then, nothing beats a whole […]
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. […]
Romantic things to do on the Garden Route
February is the month of love, and we can’t think of a better place to celebrate love than the Garden Route. With breathtaking scenery, adventurous activities, and plenty of gorgeous places to explore, there are a multitude of ways to spoil your loved one and yourself on this stretch of South African coast. Here are […]
Meet Alkira’s new head chef
The team at Alkia Lodge in Knysna is excited to welcome a new head chef in Robyn Steyn. She is funky, sensitive, detailed, caring, and brings a gentle energy to the kitchen at Alkira. Entering the industry Training to be a chef was a big challenge for Robyn. It was a brand new world that […]
History of the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe
The Outeniqua Choo Tjoe was the last passenger steam train in Africa, and its route between George and Knysna in the Garden Route was possibly one of the most picturesque in the world. Visitors to Knysna and the Garden Route can still see the remains of the track as it skirts the seaside, passing through […]