Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Knysna December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Knysna Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Knysna.dx601501)[Hotels in Knysna](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels.d601501.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Knysna](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Knysna.d601501.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Knysna Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Knysna.d601501.Car-Rental-Guide)[Knysna Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Knysna.d601501.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Knysna ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Knysna Types of activities Where to stay [Knysna travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Knysna.dx601501) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198298-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198329-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198323-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198279-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198320-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Knysna Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Knysna has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Knysna is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Knysna to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Knysna Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Knysna. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Knysna attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Knysna ### Tours & day trips [See all 29 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Explore The Garden Route - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2136147/8f2f3df1-c388-4984-a496-ffebb23c22a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore The Garden Route - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available CA $976 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-the-garden-route-4-days.a2136147.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![GARDEN ROUTE: QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE IN WILDERNESS WITH WILDX](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48277133/b9647845-deb7-4d64-a0aa-44e3a6fd7237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### GARDEN ROUTE: QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE IN WILDERNESS WITH WILDX 45m Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/quad-biking-fun-ride-in-wilderness-garden-route.a48277133.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47604803/c62d1747-1238-40c3-a81f-8550b88de5eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route 30m Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/quad-biking-fun-ride-in-wilderness-garden-route.a47604803.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48192571/14f4fb4b-48e5-4b60-b6b3-b87354130c30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![2-Hour Quad Biking Guided Excursion Through the Knysna Forests](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46332015/14503153-1265-48b5-8e6a-e4afced714a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour Quad Biking Guided Excursion Through the Knysna Forests 2h Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-hour-quad-biking-guided-excursion-through-the-knysna-forests.a46332015.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238332/7b2ad80a-87d9-4bf1-b259-1a464c3fc206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser 1h 20m Free cancellation available CA $37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-lounge-cruiser.a48238332.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4586549/1687d372-6514-4be9-a949-6b3ec1c1fabf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise 1h 15m Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![5 Day Private Luxury Garden Route Safari from Port Elizabeth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46035930/f00b0dc7-fae6-4e84-9a23-b35dd3f4a152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Day Private Luxury Garden Route Safari from Port Elizabeth 5d Free cancellation available CA $3,192 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/5-day-private-garden-route-classic-safari.a46035930.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48179476/0c010b4d-bdde-4aa5-bccf-fbc3c10efed3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town 4d Free cancellation available CA $2,651 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-day-small-group-garden-route-tour-from-cape-town.a48179476.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Cape Town, to Knysna 3 Days 3 Nights with Luxury Accommodation (4 Star)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2160137/c6aca316-fb7c-4ab8-98d1-e0eeb1346da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Town, to Knysna 3 Days 3 Nights with Luxury Accommodation (4 Star) 2d CA $958 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-town-to-knysna-3-days-3-nights-with-luxury-accommodation-4-star.a2160137.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 7 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48192571/14f4fb4b-48e5-4b60-b6b3-b87354130c30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48308637/c83c4b81-6b73-4ac2-aa6b-26c43fca5eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran 1h 40m Free cancellation available CA $861 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-1-private-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-catamaran.a48308637.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna Lagoon: Pontoon Sunset Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48126202/f862c9c7-bfe5-47c9-b8d0-6ddee991a533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna Lagoon: Pontoon Sunset Cruise 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-lagoon-pontoon-sunset-cruise.a48126202.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Private Sunset Cruise on Knysna Lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48369206/89087dc0-2cb6-4cfe-997b-58076e2b0230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Private Sunset Cruise on Knysna Lagoon 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $328 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysnas-1-private-sunset-cruise-optional-oysters-bubbly.a48369206.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![From Thesen Island: Knysna Lagoon Luxury Private Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47961060/61dc7c1d-fe61-40ec-9870-d1215269b42d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Thesen Island: Knysna Lagoon Luxury Private Cruise 1h 40m Free cancellation available CA $328 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-thesen-island-knysna-lagoon-luxury-cruise.a47961060.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4847229/fb6f0d0c-2b76-425a-9b05-0a3ca0529f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-luxury-sunset-cruise-with-captains-barbeque.a4847229.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180061/602c1652-0461-4f5e-b289-16d538aa7580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise 1h Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-knysna-lagoon-pontoon-boat-cruise.a48180061.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4586549/1687d372-6514-4be9-a949-6b3ec1c1fabf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise 1h 15m Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Cape Town Private Tour - Aquila Safari Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49826224/4d45dd1a-48c2-466c-9627-6346c7408970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Town Private Tour - Aquila Safari Adventure 7h CA $500 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-town-private-tour-aquila-safari-adventure.a49826224.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![The Original Knysna Township Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2785432/ade92453-c234-4293-a7ff-3043ea4ed961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Original Knysna Township Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-township-tour.a2785432.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4569953/e731817d-56e3-42bd-8fb9-3788bb14227b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Lagoon Boat Cruise and Oyster Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5091950/fb9f088b-5714-4955-b686-5ae1e6acb073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Lagoon Boat Cruise and Oyster Tour with Tastings 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-lagoon-boat-cruise-and-oyster-tour-with-tastings.a5091950.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48308637/c83c4b81-6b73-4ac2-aa6b-26c43fca5eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran 1h 40m Free cancellation available CA $861 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-1-private-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-catamaran.a48308637.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: 1.5-Hour Sailing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4850708/83040d1d-3efa-4323-9944-345a35f1dbf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 1.5-Hour Sailing Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $107 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-1-5-hour-sailing-experience.a4850708.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: 2.5-Hour Day Sail & Lunch Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852410/b709036f-e326-4836-a51c-c864369f217a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 2.5-Hour Day Sail & Lunch Charter 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-2-5-hour-day-sail-lunch-charter.a4852410.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4847229/fb6f0d0c-2b76-425a-9b05-0a3ca0529f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/knysna-luxury-sunset-cruise-with-captains-barbeque.a4847229.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Knysna | Number of things to do | 36 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park](/things-to-do/touw-river-boat-cruise-wilderness-national-park.a4287384.activity-details): CA $49 | | Top 5 things to do | [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details)[Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details)[Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser](/things-to-do/knysna-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-lounge-cruiser.a48238332.activity-details)[Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details)[Knysna Ziplines Tour](/things-to-do/knysna-ziplines-tour.a3633608.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details)[Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details)[Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser](/things-to-do/knysna-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-lounge-cruiser.a48238332.activity-details)[Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details)[Knysna Ziplines Tour](/things-to-do/knysna-ziplines-tour.a3633608.activity-details) | | With kids | [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details)[Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details)[Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser](/things-to-do/knysna-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-lounge-cruiser.a48238332.activity-details)[Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details)[Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise](/things-to-do/knysna-knysna-lagoon-pontoon-boat-cruise.a48180061.activity-details) | ## What to do in Knysna --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Knysna ![Knysna showing general coastal views, mountains and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199546-Knysna-Lagoon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Lagoon 4.5/5(2 reviews) Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Lagoon-Knysna.d553248621532481279.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198300-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Quays 4.5/5(6 reviews) Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Quays-Knysna.d6090895.Vacation-Attraction) ![Brenton Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2b05d0bbf61002473c5a6114254b42f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brenton Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Brenton-Beach-Knysna.d553248621532481294.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198285-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buffalo Bay Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Buffalo-Bay-Beach-Knysna.d553248635971342297.Vacation-Attraction) ![Knysna which includes landscape views, rocky coastline and mist or fog](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199533-Knysna-Heads.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Head View Point 5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout. [](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Head-View-Point-Knysna.d553248626458709847.Vacation-Attraction) ![Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198282-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land. [](https://expedia.ca/Goukamma-Nature-And-Marine-Reserve-Knysna.d6090893.Vacation-Attraction) ![Outeniqua Transport Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199355-Outeniqua-Transport-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Outeniqua Transport Museum Have fun with all the family browsing this museum’s impressive array of historic steam trains and vintage cars, along with photographs and other artifacts. [](https://expedia.ca/Outeniqua-Transport-Museum-Knysna.d553248621532481288.Vacation-Attraction) #### Knysna Waterfront 4.5/5(7 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your stay in Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Waterfront-Knysna.d553248621563222958.Vacation-Attraction) #### Pezula Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Knysna at Pezula Golf Club. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.ca/Pezula-Golf-Club-Knysna.d553248621563222957.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Knysna ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Thesen Island While visiting Thesen Island, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Thesen-Island.dx553248635974586992) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198300-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Knysna Central If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Knysna-Central.dx553248635975438341) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198300-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waterfront 5/5(1 area review) Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Waterfront.dx553248633981714031) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/20b18fe25cae6f49ce7e771c1c0baef2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paradise 5/5(1 area review) Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park. [](https://expedia.ca/Knysna-Paradise.dx3000665199) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rexford If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rexford and surrounding area, you can visit Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle. 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