Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Knysna November 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Knysna Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna.dx601501)[Hotels in Knysna](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Hotels.d601501.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Knysna](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Knysna.d601501.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Knysna Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Knysna.d601501.Car-Hire-Guide)[Knysna Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna.d601501.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Knysna ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Knysna Types of activities Where to stay [Knysna travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna.dx601501) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198298-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198329-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198323-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198279-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198320-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Knysna Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Knysna has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Knysna, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Knysna with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Knysna Knysna is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Knysna, and make it a breeze to explore Knysna and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Knysna to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Knysna, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Knysna. #### Knysna attractions Knysna has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Knysna to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Knysna. Looking for things to do in Knysna can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Knysna or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Knysna attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! * * * * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Knysna ### Tours & day trips [See all 33 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4586549/1687d372-6514-4be9-a949-6b3ec1c1fabf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise 1h 15m Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![GARDEN ROUTE: QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE IN WILDERNESS WITH WILDX](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48277133/b9647845-deb7-4d64-a0aa-44e3a6fd7237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### GARDEN ROUTE: QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE IN WILDERNESS WITH WILDX 45m Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-biking-fun-ride-in-wilderness-garden-route.a48277133.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47604803/c62d1747-1238-40c3-a81f-8550b88de5eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quad Biking Fun Ride in Wilderness Garden Route 30m Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-biking-fun-ride-in-wilderness-garden-route.a47604803.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48192571/ec6ee275-d733-45b7-a4b4-a9704aa2f8c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise 1h 30m Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![2-Hour Quad Biking Guided Excursion Through the Knysna Forests](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46332015/14503153-1265-48b5-8e6a-e4afced714a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2-Hour Quad Biking Guided Excursion Through the Knysna Forests 2h Free cancellation available £37 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-hour-quad-biking-guided-excursion-through-the-knysna-forests.a46332015.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4866095/2e5293ea-e5a7-4fee-9048-9a7d274fe1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Close Encounter Whale Watching Tour by Boat 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-close-encounter-whale-watching-tour-by-boat.a4866095.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4569953/e731817d-56e3-42bd-8fb9-3788bb14227b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure 1h 30m Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Lagoon Boat Cruise and Oyster Tour with Tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5091950/fb9f088b-5714-4955-b686-5ae1e6acb073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Lagoon Boat Cruise and Oyster Tour with Tastings 1h 30m Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-lagoon-boat-cruise-and-oyster-tour-with-tastings.a5091950.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Serendipity Knysna Lagoon Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47056660/34f82d42-5962-4b9e-b665-9addfe3dafc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Serendipity Knysna Lagoon Cruise 1h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/serendipity-knysna-lagoon-cruise.a47056660.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48179476/0c010b4d-bdde-4aa5-bccf-fbc3c10efed3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4 Day Small Group Garden Route Tour From Cape Town 4d Free cancellation available £1,575 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-day-small-group-garden-route-tour-from-cape-town.a48179476.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 10 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![5 Day Private Luxury Garden Route Safari from Port Elizabeth](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46035930/f00b0dc7-fae6-4e84-9a23-b35dd3f4a152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 5 Day Private Luxury Garden Route Safari from Port Elizabeth 5d Free cancellation available £1,706 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/5-day-private-garden-route-classic-safari.a46035930.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Cape Town, to Knysna 3 Days 3 Nights with Luxury Accommodation (4 Star)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2160137/c6aca316-fb7c-4ab8-98d1-e0eeb1346da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Town, to Knysna 3 Days 3 Nights with Luxury Accommodation (4 Star) 2d £532 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-town-to-knysna-3-days-3-nights-with-luxury-accommodation-4-star.a2160137.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Explore The Garden Route - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2136147/8f2f3df1-c388-4984-a496-ffebb23c22a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore The Garden Route - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available £458 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-the-garden-route-4-days.a2136147.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48308637/c83c4b81-6b73-4ac2-aa6b-26c43fca5eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran 1h 40m Free cancellation available £461 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-1-private-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-catamaran.a48308637.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![knysna lagoon fishing charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48188365/fd033062-eb0e-498b-8f60-953623556d8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### knysna lagoon fishing charter 4h Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-lagoon-fishing-charter.a48188365.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![The Water Club Pontoon Private Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47936457/a044b0a6-cde5-4551-a1da-ab10cb43093c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Water Club Pontoon Private Cruise 2h Free cancellation available £307 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-water-club-pontoon-private-cruise.a47936457.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Private Sunset Cruise on Knysna Lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48369206/89087dc0-2cb6-4cfe-997b-58076e2b0230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Private Sunset Cruise on Knysna Lagoon 1h 30m Free cancellation available £175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysnas-1-private-sunset-cruise-optional-oysters-bubbly.a48369206.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Trunk Feathers and Fur Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5005780/b3ebb967-5f95-4cf0-9e29-cb2bd910a9ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trunk Feathers and Fur Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available £199 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kite-surfing-packages-langebaan.a5005780.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![From Thesen Island: Knysna Lagoon Luxury Private Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47961060/61dc7c1d-fe61-40ec-9870-d1215269b42d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Thesen Island: Knysna Lagoon Luxury Private Cruise 1h 40m Free cancellation available £175 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-thesen-island-knysna-lagoon-luxury-cruise.a47961060.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna Kayak Hire](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4866332/5dfcec6a-e9cb-4695-82a6-fd91b6424729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna Kayak Hire 1h Free cancellation available £11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-kayak-hire.a4866332.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48308637/c83c4b81-6b73-4ac2-aa6b-26c43fca5eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: #1 Private Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Catamaran 1h 40m Free cancellation available £461 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-1-private-scenic-cruise-aboard-a-luxury-catamaran.a48308637.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: 1.5-Hour Sailing Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4850708/83040d1d-3efa-4323-9944-345a35f1dbf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 1.5-Hour Sailing Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-1-5-hour-sailing-experience.a4850708.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: 2.5-Hour Day Sail & Lunch Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852410/b709036f-e326-4836-a51c-c864369f217a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: 2.5-Hour Day Sail & Lunch Charter 2h 30m Free cancellation available £89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-2-5-hour-day-sail-lunch-charter.a4852410.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ![Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4847229/fb6f0d0c-2b76-425a-9b05-0a3ca0529f09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Knysna: Luxury Sunset Cruise with Captain's Barbeque 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/null.a4847229.activity-details?&rid=601501&location=Knysna&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Knysna | Number of things to do | 41 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [knysna Lagoon Kayak Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-lagoon-kayak-hire.a47894369.activity-details): £9 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details) - [Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details) - [Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-knysna-lagoon-pontoon-boat-cruise.a48180061.activity-details) - [Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details) - [Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details) - [Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details) - [Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-knysna-lagoon-pontoon-boat-cruise.a48180061.activity-details) - [Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details) - [Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details) - [Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details) - [Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-knysna-lagoon-pontoon-boat-cruise.a48180061.activity-details) - [Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details) - [Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details) | ## What to do in Knysna * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198300-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Quays 4.5/5(32 reviews) Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Quays-Knysna.d6090895.Attraction) ![Brenton Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/2b05d0bbf61002473c5a6114254b42f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Brenton Beach 4.5/5(8 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brenton-Beach-Knysna.d553248621532481294.Attraction) ![Knysna featuring landscape views, general coastal views and mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199546-Knysna-Lagoon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Knysna Lagoon 4.5/5(18 reviews) Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Lagoon-Knysna.d553248621532481279.Attraction) ![Knysna](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198285-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Buffalo Bay Beach 2/5(1 review) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buffalo-Bay-Beach-Knysna.d553248635971342297.Attraction) ![Knysna featuring landscape views, mist or fog and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199533-Knysna-Heads.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Head View Point 5/5(10 reviews) Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Head-View-Point-Knysna.d553248626458709847.Attraction) ![Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198282-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve 4/5(1 review) See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Goukamma-Nature-And-Marine-Reserve-Knysna.d6090893.Attraction) ![Outeniqua Transport Museum which includes interior views and heritage elements](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/199000/199355-Outeniqua-Transport-Museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Outeniqua Transport Museum Have fun with all the family browsing this museum’s impressive array of historic steam trains and vintage cars, along with photographs and other artifacts. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Outeniqua-Transport-Museum-Knysna.d553248621532481288.Attraction) #### Knysna Waterfront 4.5/5(34 reviews) You can enjoy retail therapy at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Waterfront-Knysna.d553248621563222958.Attraction) #### Pezula Golf Club 3.5/5(3 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Knysna at Pezula Golf Club. While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pezula-Golf-Club-Knysna.d553248621563222957.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Knysna ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Thesen Island If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Thesen-Island.dx553248635974586992) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198300-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Waterfront Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Waterfront.dx553248633981714031) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198300-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Knysna Central 4.5/5(4 area reviews) While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Knysna ![Photo by Wendy Griffiths](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3945a1b531ef77674190d1c43e7df166.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brenton-on-Sea [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brenton-On-Sea.dx3000000497) ![George](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198183-George.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Buffalo Bay [](https://expedia.co.uk/Buffalo-Bay.dx553248635922700679) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Knysna worth visiting? > One of the most common things to do in Knysna is explore Buffalo Bay Beach. Tick this major attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of this area's culture and fishing. ### How do I spend a day in Knysna? > After you've checked off top attractions like Buffalo Bay Beach and Eastern Head View Point, spend some time exploring Knysna's shopping and dining scene. ### What is the top tourist attraction in Knysna? > Buffalo Bay Beach is one of the top tourist attractions in Knysna and should be high on every must-do list of the area. ### Is three days enough to stay in Knysna? > Three days in Knysna is more than enough to visit the city's major highlights. Many guests spend three days on average. Buffalo Bay Beach, Eastern Head View Point and Outeniqua Transport Museum are among the top-rated sights. Want to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots like Plettenberg Bay. ### Is Knysna a walkable city? > With vibrant neighbourhoods and leading attractions within walking distance of the city centre, Knysna is a good destination to explore on foot. Enjoy wandering between Drupkelders Hiking Trail and Knysna Quays. Then take a stroll around Paradise, located 2 kms (1 mile) from downtown, and Knysna Central, which is about 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) away. ### What are some activities to do in Knysna with kids? > If you're searching for tours and attractions for all of your group, we've got some terrific ideas for what to do in Knysna with kids. > > > > - [Knysna: 75-Minute Lagoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-75-minute-lagoon-boat-cruise.a4586549.activity-details) > - [Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-downhill-forest-scootour-adventure.a4569953.activity-details) > - [Knysna: Knysna Lagoon Pontoon Boat Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-knysna-lagoon-pontoon-boat-cruise.a48180061.activity-details) > - [Knysna Boat Cruise aboard Coquette](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/magic-lagoon-charters-offers-fully-guided-tours-of-the-knysna-estuary-lagoon.a4499262.activity-details) > - [Knysna: Sunset Lagoon Cruise](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/knysna-sunset-lagoon-cruise.a48192571.activity-details) ### What to do in Knysna for adults? > From delicious food and cultural attractions to thrilling excursions and unique experiences, there are loads of interesting things to do in Knysna for adults. ### Are there free things to do in Knysna? > From checking out parks to wandering around hip neighbourhoods, it's a breeze to discover free things to do in Knysna. 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