What to do in Knysna

Activities, attractions and tours

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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.

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Knysna Attractions

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Tours & day trips

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Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route

Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route

Activity duration is 45 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $47 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Private Knysna Tour - Full Day

Private Knysna Tour - Full Day

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $508 per adult*
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History & culture

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Cape Town Private Tour - Aquila Safari Adventure

Cape Town Private Tour - Aquila Safari Adventure

Activity duration is 7 hours
Price is CA $526 per adult
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Recommended things to do in Knysna

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What to do in Knysna

Discover the most popular places to visit in Knysna

Knysna Quays

Knysna Quays

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.

Knysna Quays
Brenton Beach

Brenton Beach

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.

Brenton Beach
Knysna showing general coastal views, mountains and landscape views

Knysna Lagoon

Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.

Knysna Lagoon
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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.

Buffalo Bay Beach
Knysna which includes landscape views, rocky coastline and mist or fog

Eastern Head View Point

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.

Eastern Head View Point
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve

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.

Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
Outeniqua Transport Museum featuring heritage elements and interior views

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.

Outeniqua Transport Museum

Knysna Waterfront

You can do some window-shopping at Knysna Waterfront during your visit to Knysna. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Knysna Waterfront

Pezula Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Knysna at Pezula Golf Club. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Pezula Golf Club

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Thesen Island

While visiting Thesen Island, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.

Thesen Island
Knysna Quays

Waterfront

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Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.

Waterfront
Knysna Quays

Knysna Central

If you're spending some time in Knysna Central, Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

Paradise
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Belvidere

4/5(1 area review)

Travelers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Belvidere
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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.

Rexford

 

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Brenton-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Knysna worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Knysna is explore Buffalo Bay Beach. Tick this major attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of this area's culture and fishing.
How do I spend a day in Knysna?
After you've checked off top attractions like Buffalo Bay Beach and Eastern Head View Point, spend some time exploring Knysna's shopping and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Knysna?
Buffalo Bay Beach is one of the top tourist attractions in Knysna and should be high on every must-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Knysna?
Three days in Knysna is more than enough to visit the city's major highlights. Many guests spend three days on average. Buffalo Bay Beach, Eastern Head View Point and Outeniqua Transport Museum are among the top-rated sights. Want to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots like Plettenberg Bay.
Is Knysna a walkable city?
With vibrant neighbourhoods and leading attractions within walking distance of the city centre, Knysna is a good destination to explore on foot. Enjoy wandering between Drupkelders Hiking Trail and Knysna Quays. Then take a stroll around Paradise, located 2 kilometres from downtown, and Knysna Central, which is about 0.48 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Knysna with kids?
If you're searching for tours and attractions for all of your group, we've got some terrific ideas for what to do in Knysna with kids.

What to do in Knysna for adults?
From delicious food and cultural attractions to thrilling excursions and unique experiences, there are loads of interesting things to do in Knysna for adults.
Are there free things to do in Knysna?
From checking out parks to wandering around hip neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to discover free things to do in Knysna. If you're looking for inspiration, ask a local tour guide for recommendations. Buffalo Bay Beach is a top spot for anyone looking to save on their travel adventures.