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Knysna
Oyster capital on a warm lagoon guarded by the famous Knysna Heads.
Find AccommodationWhy Knysna?
Knysna wraps itself around a wide, warm lagoon perfect for swimming, sailing and kayaking. The town sits between indigenous forest and the sea, squeezed through the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the Knysna Heads.
Things to do
- Cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve across the lagoon
- Explore the Saturday Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
- Walk or run the Circles in the Forest trail in Jubilee Creek
- Eat fresh oysters on Thesen Islands harbour front
Where families stay
Leisure Isle offers quiet, safe streets right on the lagoon — the most sought-after area for family holiday rentals.
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