Knysna
Sandwiched between the towering Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean, Knysna is known as the ‘Garden of Eden’. It is surrounded by world-renowned forests, lovely lagoons and pristine beaches. Visitors can look forward to an array of markets offering delicious food and organic locally-made goods, explore the town’s picturesque waterfront and quaint streets, adventure through the lush forest, skip over streams and catch a glimpse of the multicoloured Knysna Loerie, take a ferry trip to the famed Knysna Heads and sample the local oysters. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of exciting activities including: surfing, swimming, yachting, jet skiing, boating, fishing, and golfing.
Day Itinerary
This morning you will be transferred to Johannesburg for your flight to George, here your guide will meet you and you will travel to Knysna to check-in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Knysna Log Inn
Built in 1998, the Knysna Log-Inn Hotel embodies an "indigenous" concept that combines the character and the spirit of the surrounding indigenous forests with Knysna's romantic history. Harking back to the logging history of Knysna exquisitely solid Yellowwood trunks tower upwards to the magnificent Scandinavian hammer trusses and rays of sunshine flooding through the stained glass windows, illuminating the solid Yellowwood staircase.
57 en-suite luxury bedrooms invite you to unwind in comfort and style. Each room is equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, electronic safes, remote control TV's (M-Net, Sport and local channels), direct dial telephones, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities.
The lush tropical pool area is home to an all season’s swimming pool, wooden sun deck, Jacuzzi and sauna.
Activities
Garden Route
Garden Route
Sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains and the glistening Indian Ocean, this lush 200-kilometre stretch of coastal plain between Mossel Bay and Storms River Mouth provides one of the world’s most spectacular drives. Visitors typically base themselves at the heart of the Garden Route - either in Knysna, complete with its scenic lagoon; or neighbouring Plettenberg Bay, famous for its excellent beaches - and then spend a few days exploring countless surrounding attractions. Whether you are seeking pristine, uncrowded white-sand beaches, world-class golf courses, ancient forests, top-notch surf spots, extraordinary nature reserves, excellent hiking opportunities or exhilarating outdoor adventures such as bungee jumping or ziplining, the Garden Route has it all.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast