In the 'hood, Knysna as a destination

The charming town of Knysna offers accommodation in a veritable paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes, and golden beaches; showcasing the natural loveliness of South Africa. She nestles on the banks of a breathtakingly pretty lagoon, now a protected marine reserve that is home to the extraordinary Knysna seahorse and over 200 species of fish. Knysna is a natural paradise of lush, ... cont.

21 Boekenhout Street, Upper Old Place, Knysna, 6571, Garden Route, South Africa

Directions to Footprints of Knysna

From George
Coming from the George side (West) stay on the N2, coming through Knysna town centre on Main road, leave town and when you have past the Provincial Hospital on your left, turn left at the following traffic light into Old Toll Road. There will be a Kwikspar on your right. Right at t-junction, then first left. Follow signs for Forget-me-not.

From Plettenbeg Bay
If you are traveling from the Plettenberg Bay side, (East) you will see a 'Welcome to Knysna' sign. At the first traffic light, after that sign turn right, at the t-junction right and first left. You will see the Forget-me-not signs.

Amenities in the area

  • Bank and/or ATM (0.5 km)
  • Grocery Store (0.5 km)
  • Post Office (1.5 km)
  • Bars and/or Nightlife (2 km)
  • Bus Line (2 km)
  • Business Services (2 km)
  • Car Hire (2 km)
  • Dry Cleaner (2 km)
  • Foreign Exchange (2 km)
  • Internet Café (2 km)
  • Laundromat (2 km)
  • Restaurants / Eateries (2 km)
  • Shopping Mall (2 km)
  • Airport (60 km)
  • Train Station (60 km)

Activities

  • 4x4 trails
  • Abseiling
  • Beach
  • Bird watching
  • Bungee jump
  • Canopy tours
  • Children's entertainment
  • Climbing (mountain / rock)
  • Cultural experiences
  • Cycling paths
  • Diving / snorkelling
  • Driving range
  • Elephant back safaris
  • Fishing
  • Galleries / museums
  • Game viewing
  • Golf course(s)
  • Gym / fitness centre
  • Hang- / paragliding
  • Health spa / massage
  • Helicopter Flips
  • Hiking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Kayaking / surf ski
  • Microlight flights
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Quad biking
  • River cruises
  • Rowing / canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sand boarding
  • Sky diving
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Theatre (performing arts)
  • Township tours
  • Waterskiing
  • Whale watching
  • Wind surfing
  • Wine tasting

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