Posted on We are calling on all adrenaline junkies because the Garden Route has a brand-new and exciting adventure activity! The new Knysna Ziplines, which were officially opened to the public on Friday, has the longest and highest zipline on the Garden Route. Located within the Sanparks Kranshoek picnic site, the adrenaline-filled experience will have you gliding […]
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Posted on In an effort to prevent spreading the virus, some of the below events have been cancelled or rescheduled. Please check back regularly for updates. See what’s happening in Knysna this year. Our beautiful Garden Route town offers a wide variety of events throughout the year – from festivals and sporting events to live music, movies […]
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Posted on SANParks once again celebrates SA National Parks Week from 8 to 15 September 2019. This annual event gives all South African citizens the opportunity to visit one of the 21 national parks for free. This year the National Parks Week will also include weekends. Since starting the programme in 2006, some 438 361 South Africans […]
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Posted on Event details: Starts: Friday 21 June 2019 Ends: Sunday 30 June 2019 Visit Knysna Promotions & Information Centre Tel: +27 (0)44 382 5510 Email: events@visitknysna.co.za Oyster enthusiasts, fitness fanatics and lovers of the good life can all look forward to the 36th Knysna Oyster Festival which will take place from 21 June – 30 June […]
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Posted on This Thursday will be the start of South Africa’s premier motorsport and motoring lifestyle event, the 2019 Jaguar Simola Hillclimb. It’s an unparalleled mix of high-adrenaline action in an accessible and enthralling format designed for the whole family. Its vast and diverse range of iconic cars and legendary drivers competing makes it the must-attend event […]
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Posted on Written by Knysna Motor Show The most glamorous period in motoring history will be given pride of place at this year’s Knysna Motor Show, which will be held for the eighth successive year in the heart of some of the best driving roads in South Africa. This year a number of marques are being honoured […]
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Posted on Although well known for its outdoor activities, Knysna offers plenty of warmth indoors too. Even when it rains, there are many ways to enjoy what Knysna has to offer. Here are a few ideas: Visit Knysna’s museums and galleries. The Old Gaol complex houses displays of the town’s angling and maritime history as well as […]
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Posted on The forests around Knysna offer plenty of beautiful picnic spots where you can enjoy relaxing in nature, while your children roam free and run off excess energy. Some sites offer sprawling grassed areas and cool streams, which make it perfect for spending time with friends and family while cooling off in the shade provided by […]
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Posted on The Garden Route – the region from Mossel Bay to the Tsitsikamma – is well-known for its beautiful mountains, forests, lakes, and indigenous fynbos. Bird species you can expect to see here include Forest Buzzard, African Crowned Eagle, Emerald Cuckoo, Half-collared Kingfisher, Narina Trogon, Knysna Woodpecker, the Knysna Warbler, Olive Bush-Shrike, and the famous Knysna […]
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Posted on Knysna is well known for its outdoor activities and many consider it the perfect place for a summer holiday. Our town does, however, offer plenty of warmth indoors too. Here are a few of our favourite winter spots around Knysna. Visit Old Nick Village Activities at the Village include guided tours of the Mungo Weaving Mill, the […]
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