Continue to accommodation listings Knysna offers some of the most beautiful accommodation in the Garden Route area. Accommodation in the Knysna area comprises of hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, luxury villas, country houses, beach holiday accommodation as well as self catering accommodation. Guest houses in the Knysna area are some of the most luxurious in South Africa and many of the guest accommodation have beautiful views of mountains, forests and also the well known Knysna Lagoon. In Knysna there are guest houses to suit all budgets and needs and often great deals are to be done. On the Knysna Lagoon you will even find some houseboats to rent. For accommodation options in Knysna not mentioned on this website, please get in touch with us as we do have a database for holiday, business or wedding accommodation to suit your budget and needs. In and around Knysna there are lots to see and do. The ideal length of stay would be between 3 to 6 nights depending on your time and budget. The guest houses in the Knysna area are usually fully booked between the months of October to March, so please don’t delay in booking your accommodation in Knysna today. During the winter months Knysna also has the well known Knysna Oyster Festival – not to be missed! The name Knysna is a Khoi word but it’s uncertain as to its exact meaning. It could mean “place of wood” or it could mean “fern leaves”, but its most probable meaning is “straight down” – an obvious reference to the Heads. The Knysna Heads must be the most striking geological features along the entire South African coastline. They flank a deep but potentially treacherous channel through which the sea pours in to flood the wide and breathtakingly pretty Knysna Lagoon at the mouth of the Knysna River. Knysna is one of the Southern Cape coast’s best known holiday destinations, situated between lush forests and the shores of the peaceful lagoon – it offers many activities and attractions of a wide variety. The well known attraction being the heads – two great sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth of the Knysna Lagoon which connects the estuary with the sea. A lookout has been erected on the Eastern Head, commanding spectacular views of the Knysna Lagoon, Leisure Isle and Knysna Village. The Western Head is a privately owned nature reserve – Featherbed Bay. The Knysna Lagoon is one of the few places along the coast and in the world that supports a oyster hatchery. The Knysna oysters are reputedly among the tastiest in the world. Knysna has many attractions in the surrounding area as well, one of the most spectacular being the Knysna Forest, which is still evident in many places within the town as well. It is the largest indigenous forest in South Africa comprising of tall and ancient trees of local and exotic species, including stinkwood, yellowwood, blackwood, ironwood, white alders and Cape chestnut. Not forgetting the ferns, creepers and wild flowers which add colour to this endless green collage. The forest is vast and extremely dense in places making it impenetrable. Animal life is limited to a few small antelope and a large variety of birds, such as the famous Knysna Loerie. Home to the once great herds of Knysna Elephants, it is believed that only one lonely cow remains today. Staying in one of the many Knysna guest house accommodations are an ideal base to enjoy some of the great outdoor activities. Outdoor activities include swimming, bird watching, boating, canoeing, fishing and plenty more, while rainy days will see you in restaurants and shops, viewing wildlife and the amazing scenery on the many drives. Sun & Sea The Garden Route offers some of the best water sport areas along the Southern Coast of Africa. Hire a boat, or bring your own and cruise our beautiful lagoon, streams and rivers. Take a ferry across to Featherbed Nature Reserve or to the Knysna Heads – enjoy a romantic sunset, or leisurely lunchtime cruise. For an adrenalin rush in the water, go shark cage diving at Mossel Bay or Blackwater tubing at Stormsriver. Watch the dolphins and whales play along our coastline. Adventure Activities Paraglide in heaven – soar above the coast and have a birds-eye view of this beautiful environment. Abseil down the Knysna Heads and other cliffs on the coastline. Rock climb in some unique and beautiful areas. Explore the area by quad bike (biking on the beach is not allowed due to the fragile eco-system). Experience the thrill of hanging from a cable and gliding from one tree top to another in the dence Tsitsikamma Forest. Wild Life Visit a game farm just a few minutes outside George and watch the crocodiles feed. Visit one or more of the world famous ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn. Touch leopards at a wildlife ranch. Get up close and personal with the inhabitants of Monkey Land. Visit the cheetah farm, the Knysna Elephant Park and see the Knysna Seahorses in the Knysna Lagoon. Enjoy one of the many nature reserves in and around the Knysna area. Tourist Attractions George offers you the opportunity to go back in time and experience the old railway history of South Africa at the Railway Museum. Take the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train from George to Knysna and travel through the most scenic coastal areas. Indulge in fresh oysters from the Knysna Lagoon and visit the local brewery. Take a trip through to Oudtshoorn and experience the Cango Caves. Visit the Post Office Tree and the Diaz Caravel Museum in Mossel Bay. Outdoor Activities This area is a golfer’s paradise. Visit on of the various PGA registered golf courses along our beautiful coastline. Cycle on the many biking trails through the local forest. Out & About Shop till you drop in the many shops in Knysna. The Knysna Waterfront, Woodmill Lane and Main Street are just some of the shopping venues. There are a wide selection of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs & grills, pizzerias and farm stalls in and around Knysna. Weekends are famous for the many markets in the area – from Sedgefield to Hakerville and Wilderness. As you can see Knysna is a town that everybody can enjoy. Book your Knysna guest house accommodation today and enjoy this wonderful town that people flock to on a regular basis. Book your Knysna guest house or any other accommodation option via this website and be assured of the best rates due to our long standing relationships with many establishments in and around the Knysna area.