Guidebook for Knysna
Food Scene
Great vibe on the waterfront, good bakery and quality service.
120 abantu bendawo batusa
34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna WaterfrontGreat vibe on the waterfront, good bakery and quality service.
Great quality food and bakery on Thesen's Island
151 abantu bendawo batusa
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetGreat quality food and bakery on Thesen's Island
Rustic, outdoor seafood restaurant. Bring your own wine and beer, no corkage!
77 abantu bendawo batusa
Freshline Fisheries
Rustic, outdoor seafood restaurant. Bring your own wine and beer, no corkage!
Iconic Italian Restaurant at The Waterfront. Great location and good Italian food.
68 abantu bendawo batusa
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StIconic Italian Restaurant at The Waterfront. Great location and good Italian food.
MUSE Fusion Food
152A Old Cape RdGreat pizza close by where the locals like to hang out.
Great beach restaurant for quick seafood and best sundowners and sunsets on the beach!
Wildside Beach Restaurant
Great beach restaurant for quick seafood and best sundowners and sunsets on the beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bloo Bistro / World Cafe / Bar
2 Memorial SquareRegular live music.
Live music and Friday night Happy Hour. Favourite amongst locals
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron LaneLive music and Friday night Happy Hour. Favourite amongst locals
Sightseeing
The Heads
1 View PointBeautiful views of the heads, Knysna River estuary and coastline.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful short hike in the Millwood forest that follows creek. Natural rock pool for swimming and tranquil picnic spot.
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Jubilee Creek Nature Reserve
Wonderful short hike in the Millwood forest that follows creek. Natural rock pool for swimming and tranquil picnic spot.
Castle Rock, views, sundowners, sunbathing and walk on the beach to Buffalo Bay for a swim.
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Brenton On Sea Beach
242 State President C R Swart RdCastle Rock, views, sundowners, sunbathing and walk on the beach to Buffalo Bay for a swim.
Best beach for swimming, surfing, stand up boarding and sunbathing close to Knysna.
85 abantu bendawo batusa
Buffels Bay
Best beach for swimming, surfing, stand up boarding and sunbathing close to Knysna.
Goukamma Nature Reserve
Tranquil river, picnics and hiking and canoeing.
Gouna forest for mountain biking, hiking and running. Knysna forest elephants and birdwatching.
Gouna
Gouna forest for mountain biking, hiking and running. Knysna forest elephants and birdwatching.
Shopping
Saturday food and craft market. Great selection.
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Scarab Arts & Crafts Village
N2Saturday food and craft market. Great selection.
Knysna Mall
42 Main RdWoolworths, Spar, Cape Union Mart and other chain stores.
Everything Else
Plettenberg Bay
1 Crescent StreetBeaches, restaurants and a hike on Robberg.
Essentials
Knysna Spar
42 Mulberry Gardens