Knysna

Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a real natural wonderland.
The tidal lagoon and open estuary of the Knysna River provides an excellent place to view waders in the summer months. Grey Plover, Marsh Sandpiper, Greenshank, Curlew Sandpiper and Whimbrel are prominent.
All year, but particularly in winter, the lagoon hosts some non-migratory larger species (egrets, spoonbills, gulls, cormorants, ibises). The threatened African Black Oystercatcher is present all year, but their numbers increase in winter to what is regarded as a globally significant population.
Cape Shoveller, Kittlitz’s Plover, Pied Avocet and Black-winged Stilt are also present in good numbers. African Fish Eagle and Osprey should also be watched out for.
As a result of a relaxed lifestyle, Knysna has over the years, attracted a wide variety of art and crafters, creating an artists’ paradise. There are numerous galleries where one can enjoy the local arts and crafts and appreciate the talent and work that is produced here.
South African National Parks offers no accommodation here, but the picturesque town of Knysna provides a wide variety of privately run accommodation  (click on the map opposite to visit SANParks™ website) Western Cape province
Agulhas National Park
Bontebok National Park
Karoo National Park
Table Mountain National Park
West Coast National Park
Wilderness National Park
Beaufort West, Bellville, Bredasdorp, Caledon, Cape Town, Ceres, Clanwilliam, George, Knysna, Malmesbury, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoom, Paarl, Riversdale, Swellendam, Vrendenburg, Worcester
The famous Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, one of the last single gauge operational steam trains in the world, travels between Knysna and George. Re-live travel of the years past and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Garden Route.
Oysters are cultivated right here in the Knysna Lagoon and served in most of the local restaurants. The Knysna Oyster Company established in 1949, is situated on Thesen Islands and offers daily educational tours, accompanied by fine cuisine.

Andre Jacobs

Andre Jacobs is a South African author who writes about his experiences growing up in South Africa and his visits to the UK to see his family. He has been writing for over 10 years and has published several books. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. Apart from family, his other great passion is cricket and he is a keen player and fan.

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