The TravelGround Content and Marketing team recently went on a weekend trip to Knysna, in order to experience some of the beauty and thrills that the Garden Route has to offer. In tribute to our fantastic weekend, this entire week will be dedicated to the sights and sounds that the lush coastal areas of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay provide.
Click on the links below to access our full posts, which give tourists and locals to the region a good overview of what to see, where to eat and stay, and what to do. Please note links to the below will be posted daily.
Farm Stalls
Accommodation
- Leisure Isle Lodge, Leisure Island
Leisure Isle Lodge is a boutique-style lodge situated on the exclusive Leisure Island.
- Phantom River View Estate, Phantom Pass
Cabin 16 and Kings Gift are two 4-star self-catering cabins, set in the forest at Phantom River View Estate.
- Knysna Hollow Country Estate, Knysna
Knysna Hollow is set on a two-hectare country estate near the Knysna lagoon.
- Belvidere Manor, Belvidere Estate, Knysna
Belvidere Manor, a 4-star hotel, is set on the west shore of the Knysna lagoon with outstanding views of the area.
Area Activities
- Knysna’s Featherbed Eco-Experience, Knysna Right Head
- Mitchell’s Brewery, Knysna
- Springtide Charters, Knysna
- Pezula Golf Course, Knysna
- Plett Puzzle Park, Plettenberg Bay
Animal Experiences
- Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre, Plettenberg Bay
- Monkeyland, Plettenberg Bay
- Birds of Eden, Plettenberg Bay
- New Jakani in Plett Puzzle Park, Plettenberg Bay
Eating Out in Knysna
- Seafood and Steaks: JJ’s Restaurant
JJ’s Restaurant has a casual, family friendly atmosphere, yet they are still elegant enough to fit into the waterfront area. They offer tasty, varied cuisines from seafood to steaks, and everything in between.
- Exotic and Romantic: Firefly Eating House
Firefly Eating House and Chai Bar serves food which is best described as haute French cuisine meeting African, Asian, Moroccan, and South African flavours. Best of all, they’re extremely affordable and provide an intimate, romantic dinner setting.
- Cosy and Romantic: Knysna Hollow Restaurant
Although open to the public, Knysna Hollow is generally visited by global tour groups and caters to an international palate. Highly recommended for romantic dinners and special occasions, the menu is varied, tasty, and affordable – and they offer an extensive selection of South African wines.
- Trendy Sundowners: Sirocco
Sirocco is a deliciously trendy restaurant set right on the waters of the Knysna lagoon. Featuring stylish décor and ambiance, Sirocco is an ideal spot for an evening of sublime steaks and saucy seafood, or even just a cocktail or two!
- Local Hangout: Tapas & Oysters
A very popular local sundowner spot, Tapas & Oysters (also referred to as 34 Tapas) is set within the sheltered docks of Thesen Harbour Town. The menu has a wide selection of tapas with everything for bite-sized morsels, and for those fussy eaters.
Round Up
