Rod's Guidebook
Food scene
Best pizza in Knysna and its just across the river, wonderful ambience, chilled atmosphere and great hosts
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MUSE Fusion Food
152A Old Cape RdBest pizza in Knysna and its just across the river, wonderful ambience, chilled atmosphere and great hosts
The proverbial new kid on the block in the Knysna food scene, wonderful menu and quality food and a wide selection of beer on tap.
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Flo & Co. Knysna
Sawtooth LaneThe proverbial new kid on the block in the Knysna food scene, wonderful menu and quality food and a wide selection of beer on tap.
Wonderful artisan bakery, great food & coffee, get there early for breakfast to avoid queues
151 abantu bendawo batusa
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetWonderful artisan bakery, great food & coffee, get there early for breakfast to avoid queues
Spectacular views, great food, ideal for a lazy afternoon lunch
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East Head Café
25 George Rex DrSpectacular views, great food, ideal for a lazy afternoon lunch
Great Portuguese food and a fine selection of craft beers
18 abantu bendawo batusa
O Pescador Restaurant
Waterfront DriveGreat Portuguese food and a fine selection of craft beers
Sightseeing
Pristine Estuary and hiking trails - moderate to high fitness level required.
Kayak Hire available, with incredible fishing opportunities
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Goukamma Nature Reserve
Pristine Estuary and hiking trails - moderate to high fitness level required.
Kayak Hire available, with incredible fishing opportunities
A Knysna icon, wonderful site seeing opportunity and great beach
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Noetzie Castles - Craighross Castle
A Knysna icon, wonderful site seeing opportunity and great beach
Bars & Restaurants
Out and about in Knysna
Possibly the best sunset vistas in Knysna, great cocktails & Dim Sum.
Also try Scirocco, the sister restaurant of Project Bar downstairs, home to the best sushi in Knysna.
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Project Bar
Possibly the best sunset vistas in Knysna, great cocktails & Dim Sum.
Also try Scirocco, the sister restaurant of Project Bar downstairs, home to the best sushi in Knysna.
Knysna Gin Distillery
5 Uil StAward winning gin in a warm, relaxed setting
Knysna’s premier live music venue set in a shaded garden - a must for lazy afternoons listening to some of South Africa’s most outstanding musical talent
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
18 George Rex DrKnysna’s premier live music venue set in a shaded garden - a must for lazy afternoons listening to some of South Africa’s most outstanding musical talent
Sport
Golf, fishing, hiking or biking. Knysna has it all
A Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, that is rated in the top 20 in South Africa, where Jamie and the Pro Shop team will look after all your golfing needs.
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Simola Golf & Country Estate
Oldcate RoadA Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, that is rated in the top 20 in South Africa, where Jamie and the Pro Shop team will look after all your golfing needs.
Another golfing gem in the Top 25 courses in South Africa
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Pezula Championship Golf Course Restaurant
1 Admiralty AvenueAnother golfing gem in the Top 25 courses in South Africa
The oldest and most under rated golf course in Knysna. Now firmly established in the Top 100 courses in South Africa
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Knysna Golf Club
Howard StreetThe oldest and most under rated golf course in Knysna. Now firmly established in the Top 100 courses in South Africa