Guidebook for Knysna
Food Scene
Chatters Bistro
9A Gray StAround the corner. Good food
34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna Waterfront behind Cafe Mario Waterfront, huge menu selection
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StCafe Dubois
9 Gordon StClose by
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron Lanegood food nice setting on Thesen Island
Iconic famous bakery and coffee shop on Thesen island
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île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetIconic famous bakery and coffee shop on Thesen island
The freshest seafood in the garden route. feet in the sand and bonfires. Bring your own wine and drinks. Tucked away behind a boat shop.
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Freshline Fisheries
The freshest seafood in the garden route. feet in the sand and bonfires. Bring your own wine and drinks. Tucked away behind a boat shop.
Grain Mill
3 Gray StOrganic food and healthy eating, next to Mettlerkamps
Mon Petit Pain
17 Hedge StNice coffee shop and healthy food. Close by
African Bean
29 Main RdCentre of town convenience on Main street
La Paz Mexican Restaurant
42 Main RdDifferent food, Mexican cuisine, good Margaritas !
Probably the best setting in the whole Knysna, situated below the Heads next to the water. La Senza next door is also good
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East Head Café
25 George Rex DrProbably the best setting in the whole Knysna, situated below the Heads next to the water. La Senza next door is also good
Olde's
14 Gray StGood Burgers and steaks, Sports bar, just up the road in Gray street
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a club/restaurant with a Bohemian feel, the decor says it all. Very different to anything else. Regular live music.
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Bloo Bistro / World Cafe / Bar
2 Memorial SquareThis is a club/restaurant with a Bohemian feel, the decor says it all. Very different to anything else. Regular live music.
Sightseeing
Take a drive around the island and stop at Bollard beach and Nadines corner (only coffee shop on the island)
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Leisure Island
Take a drive around the island and stop at Bollard beach and Nadines corner (only coffee shop on the island)
Lots to do and see, upmarket shopping, galleries and restaurants, Bike museum etc
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Thesen Island
Lots to do and see, upmarket shopping, galleries and restaurants, Bike museum etc
A lot of history, pretty neighbourhood and a beautiful stone church. other side of the lagoon
Belvidere Estate
A lot of history, pretty neighbourhood and a beautiful stone church. other side of the lagoon
Budget friendly cruise to the heads and back, drinks on board. there are other luxury cruises but they are more expensive.
22 recommandé par les habitants
MV John Benn Cruise
Budget friendly cruise to the heads and back, drinks on board. there are other luxury cruises but they are more expensive.
The first thing you must do when arriving in Knysna. Stunning scenery of the ocean and lagoon from high above the Eastern head. Make sure to walk to all 5 viewing platforms.
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The Heads
1 View PointThe first thing you must do when arriving in Knysna. Stunning scenery of the ocean and lagoon from high above the Eastern head. Make sure to walk to all 5 viewing platforms.
Parks & Nature
Hike the short 3 km hike in the most beautiful indigenous forest surrounds to a waterfall. approximately 20 km from knysna
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Jubilee Creek Nature Reserve
Hike the short 3 km hike in the most beautiful indigenous forest surrounds to a waterfall. approximately 20 km from knysna
Take this road from the Simola Golf estate into the indigenous forest, passing some famous hiking trails and ending at the King Edward big tree, continue to Knysna, a nice circular drive.
Gouna Road
Gouna RoadTake this road from the Simola Golf estate into the indigenous forest, passing some famous hiking trails and ending at the King Edward big tree, continue to Knysna, a nice circular drive.
The old road from Knysna to George built in 1880. stunning scenery traversing 7 deep gorges through forest and farmland. Can be done in a normal car.
7 Passes Scenic Drive
Unnamed RoadThe old road from Knysna to George built in 1880. stunning scenery traversing 7 deep gorges through forest and farmland. Can be done in a normal car.
Arts & Culture
Millwood Goldmine
Interesting history of gold mining in the area, same direction as Jubilee creek.
Old Gaol
7 Main RdHistory of Knysna in an old converted prison
Shopping
Great place to be on a Saturday morning, food and local crafts, in Sedgefield
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Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
N2Great place to be on a Saturday morning, food and local crafts, in Sedgefield
Similar to Wild Oats but on the Plett side of Knysna
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Marché du samedi de Harkerville
Similar to Wild Oats but on the Plett side of Knysna
Knysna Mall
42 Main RdGeneral modern shopping with chain stores
Not really a mall, open air shops on an interesting square with kinetic water features. Pick n Pay and other supermarkets close by
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Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre
Main RoadNot really a mall, open air shops on an interesting square with kinetic water features. Pick n Pay and other supermarkets close by
Essentials
Knysna Spar
42 Mulberry GardensOpen till 7 every day
Woolworths
The best quality heat and eat food or any other food