Knysna festivals, events, activities and attractions

Knysna Festivals & events

• "Pink Loerie Mardi Gras" in April/May a Gay Pride celebration
• "Knysna Oyster Festival" in July to celebrate Food, Wine and Fun.
• "Knysna Woodworkers Festival" in September to celebrate an ancient tradition
• "African Experience Golf Festival" in October to enjoy the many golf courses
• "Knysna Speed Festival" to celebrate speed and its many car enthusiasts in the area
• "Slow Festival" to celebrate slow food and quality of life
• "Rastafarian Earth Festival" to celebrate the largest Rastafarian community outside of Ethiopia
• "Knysna Literary Festival" to celebrate learning and the many writers and poets the area inspires.

Things to do in Knysna

Even if your visit to Knysna doesn''t co-incide with one of these festivals, there''s plenty more to do...

• Boating: Charter a houseboat for a weekend, or take a cruise at Sunset on the waters of the Knysna Lagoon.
• Sporting events: The Knysna Forest Marathon and the Knysna Cycle Tour (as well as several mountain biking events) happen in Knysna each year.
• Elephants: You could go elephant-spotting in the hope to see one of (or the only?) remaining Knysna elephant/s. Or head to the Knysna Elephant Park and hand-feed a baby elephant. The park is situated off the N2, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.  
• Explore: Ask locals for directions to Coney Glen, a gorgeous, sheltered cove near the Knysna Heads with a shady, grassed picnic site. Braai (BBQ) snorkel in the rock pools and play on the sandy beach. Or go tree-spotting - in the Knysna Forest you’ll note ‘Big Tree’ signs which take you on a wooded walkway.
• Birding & Fishing: With all the water about both fishing enthusiasts and twitchers will be kept happy for hours out and about in Knysna. The Woodbourne Marsh and wetlands around the lagoon are especially bird-rich. Salt and fresh water fishing a-plenty to be had. You’ll need to buy a fishing permit at the Knysna Post Office.
• Beer lovers:  Local brewery Mitchell’s holds beer tastings in Knysna Monday to Saturday. Call 044-382-4685 to book.

Knysna accommodation

Villa Afrikana is perched high above the town of Knysna overlooking the renowned Knysna Heads and Lagoon. The striking geometric architecture and stylish award-winning interiors encompass a total of 6 contemporary rooms, each with a spacious quality bathroom designed to maximize space, comfort and afford sweeping views across the lagoon. Rossano and Bianca have years of experience in the hospitality industry and provide attentive, personal service. Delicious breakfasts and light meals are freshly prepared and enjoyed from the privacy of your balcony, dining room or pool deck whilst admiring the view. Room service & WiFi.

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