Knysna is a small residential town situated along the Garden Route accessible via the N2 highway. Most of the beach houses are perched along the banks of the river mouth where the Indian Ocean meets the gorgeous Knysna River. An incredibly beautiful part of the world, few areas can quite match-up.

THINGS TO SEE & DO
1) The Waterfront Knysna Quays:
The Waterfront Knysna Quays is arguably one of the most popular leisure and shopping destinations in the region, boasting a superior marina, a base for luxury yachts and Knysna's gateway for cruises and luxury charters voyaging into their pristine lagoon. The Waterfront offers restaurants, jewellery shops, gifts & homeware, fashion, snacks & sweets, speciality stores (books, tarots, health stores) and leisure activities.

2) Featherbed Private Nature Reserve:
Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is accessible by ferry only.

In order to protect the splendour of the natural beauty, access to the Reserve is controlled. Numbers are limited and visits are only permitted in the company of the Reserve's specialist guides.

This 4hour excursion departs daily and reservations are essential. It is a wonderful outing for all ages and fitness levels. Good walking shoes are recommended and remember to bring your camera, hats and sunblock in summer and a warm jacket for the ferry trip in winter.

The nature reserve offers Knysna adventure activities not to be missed. A perfect outdoor family holiday activity to be enjoyed by both young and old.

4-Hour tour offers:
- Return ferry trip on the Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head.
- 4x4 vehicle & trailer drive up the headland onto the Reserve, stopping at spectacular viewpoints.
- Specialist guide giving information on history, fauna & flora.
- Optional guided 2.2km walk through coastal forest and fynbos into ancient sea caves.
- World renowned buffet lunch at an outdoor restaurant setting under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
- Wonderful family outing, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

CURRENT PER PERSON RATE, 4 HOUR
INCLUDING buffet lunch

Adults: R580 pp and Children ages 4 to 15: R160 pp

3) East Head Cafe:
East Head Café is more than just a café or coffee shop, it is a local Landmark where family and friends have a good time with good food and casual wine enjoying life.
Situated on the rocks of the famous Eastern Head, East Head Café has the most spectacular view – looking directly through the Knysna Heads.

More activities:
- Eden Adventures | Tel: 083 628 8547 | Web: www.eden.co.za
- Knysna River Tours |Tel: 082 783 8392 |Web: www.knysnaforesttours.co.za
- Ocean Blue Adventure | Tel: 083 701 3583 | Web: www.oceanadventures.co.za
- Featherbed Heads Explorer | Tel: 044 382 1693 | Web: www.featherbed.co.za
- Spring Tide Charters | Tel: 082 470 6022 | Web: www.springtidesailing.co.za
- Knysna Rib Adventures | Tel: 076 393 0197 | Web: www.knysnaribadventures.co.za
- Cycling | Tony Cook Adventures | Tel: 082 783 8392 | www.tonycookadventures.co.za
- Forest Tours | Tony Cook Adventures | Tel: 082 783 8392 | www.tonycookadventures.co.za
- Blackwaters Mashie Golf Course | Tel: 044 383 0105 | Web: www.blackwaters.co.za
- Pezula Championship Golf Course | Tel: 044 302 5300 | Web: www.pezula.com
- Knysna Golf Club | Tel: 044 384 1150 | Web: www.knysnagolfclub.com
- Simola Golf & Country Estate | Tel: 044 302 9600 | Web: www.simolaestate.co.za
- Birds of Eden | Tel: 044 534 8906 | Web: www.birdsofeden.co.za
- Botliers Game Reserve | Tel: 044 696 6055 | Web: www.botlierskop.co.za
- Buffelsdrift Game Lodge | Tel: 044 272 0106 | Web: www.buffelsdrift.com
- Cango Ostrich Farm | Tel: 044 272 4623 | Web: www.cangoostrich.co.za
- Cango Wildlife Ranch | Tel: 044 272 5593 | Web: www.cango.co.za
- Eagle Encounters | Tel: 083 382 2417 | Web: www.eagleencounters.co.za
- Garden Route Game Lodge | Tel: 028 735 1200 | Web: www.grgamelodge.co.za
- Jukani Wildlife Ranch | Tel: 072 535 2256 | Web: www.jukani.co.za
- Knysna Elephant Ranch | Tel: 044 532 7732 | Web: www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za
- Monkeyland | Tel: 044 534 8906 | Web: www.monkeyland.co.za
- Bitou Game Reserve | Tel: 044 535 0000 | Web: plettenberggamereserve.co.za
- Safari Ostrich Show Farm | Tel: 044 272 7311 | Web: www.safariostrich.co.za
- Tenikwa | Tel: 044 534 8170 | Web: www.tenikwa.co.za
- The Elephant Sanctuary | Tel: 044 534 8145 | Web: www.elephantsanctuary.co.za

ACCOMMODATION:
- The Alexander Boutique Suites 5-Star http://www.alexanderhouse.co.za/
- Under Milkwood Resort http://www.milkwood.co.za/