Knysna Info - Littlewood Garden

Knysna Lagoon
Knysna Lagoon Cruises
Knysna Yacht Habour
Knysna Waterfront Shopping
Wine and Dine
Knysna Waterfront

Garden Route

The Garden Route is one of the most scenic coastal regions worldwide. It stretches from Mossel Bay to Port Elizabeth. Knysna lies in the heart of the Garden Route in the middle of the Garden Route National Park. Explore small coves, romantic coastlines, sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean, a seascape, estuaries and large forests at the foot of the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountain-chains.

Wine & Dine

Knysna is a coastal city and in most restaurants fresh fish and seafood is offered. Ask the waiter/waitress of the "Catch of the Day" or "Line Fish". Knysna is also famous for its wild and cultivated oysters.

Here is a selection and restaurants that we recommend to our guests:

Events

We provide an overview of various Garden Route Events, concerts, sporting events and festivals such as the annual Oyster Festival in winter (July), marathons, sailing regattas and sporting water activities, mountain bike events, golf events, concerts, local events and much more.

History

Even in the Stone Age, the Khoi San lived here in this area, such testimonials show in the sandstone caves along the coast. The recent history of Knysna starts at the beginning of the 19th Century is closely associated with the timber industry. The extensive forests around Knysna were an important source of valuable raw material wood and on a historical walk through Knysna you will find many testimonials from this period.

Knysna is a vibrant town in the heart of the Gardenroute and Gardenroute Nationalpark situated at the banks of the Knysna Lagoon and 18 square kilometer estuary between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains.
Due to this ideal location it ranks within the top 100 holiday destinations and one of the most beautiful coastal towns in the world. It has its own Waterfront with Marina and Yacht Club and many nice restaurants and shops.
The area offers beautiful unspoiled surroundings, wild pristine sand beaches, world class golf courses, hiking trails in the indigenous forest, coastal trails, nature reserves, mountain biking, water sports, boat trips, canoe tours, wildlife parks and much more.

Get inspired by this impressive 6 minute film of the Africa Travel Channel about Knysna and the surrounding area.

Data and Facts about Knysna

Climate

The Mediterranean climate makes Knysna an ideal holiday destination throughout the year.
The temperatures during the days are about:

Summer (December till February) ca. 28 - 32 Grad Celsius day time temperature
Winter (June till August) ca. 15 - 18 Grad Celsius day time temperature

Getting to Knysna

by Air

George - 65 km; domestic airport, daily scheduled and non-scheduled flights

Port Elisabeth - 280 km; domestic airport, daily scheduled and non-scheduled flights

Cape Town - 500 km; international and domestic airport, daily scheduled and non-scheduled flights

Plettenberg Bay - 35 km; domestic airport, daily non-scheduled

by road

Knysna is on the N2 between Cape Town (500 km) and Port Elizabeth (280 km)

by bus

Intercity Coach Companies offer daily services to the Garden Route and Knysna from all major cities in South Africa.

Group and Individual tours can be booked through private tour operators.

Knysna-Map

Distance from Knysna

Due to its central location in the heart of the Garden Route Knysna offers the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area with day trips.

Mossel Bay - Distance 120 km, approx. 90 minutes by car
Attractions: Diaz Museum, White Shark Diving, Cape St. Blaize Hiking Trail

George - Distance 65 km, approx. 60 minutes by car
Attractions: Outeniqua Transport Museum

Oudtshoorn - Distance 120 km, approx. 90 minutes by car
Attractions: Ostrich Farms, Cango Cave, Swartbergpass
Wilderness - Distance 50 km, approx. 40 minutes by car
Attractions: unspoilt beaches, Wilderness Nationalpark
Sedgefield - Distance 25 km, approx. 25 minutes by car
Attractions: Slow Town, Saturday Farmers Market and Craft Market, unspoilt beaches and lake area
Plettenberg Bay - Distance 35 km, approx. 30 minutes by car
Attractions: coastal town, unspoilt beaches, Robberg Nature Reserve, hiking, canoeing, wildlife
Nature Valley - Distance 60 km, approx. 45 minutes by car
Attractions: unspoilt beaches, Hiking Trails, Canoe Tours
Tsitsikamma, Stormsriver Village - Distance 90 km, approx. 80 minutes by car
Attractions: Tsitsikamma Nationalpark