We take a scout at why Knysna is a world prized destination, named as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the world and one of the Top 25 in Africa in the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards.

Knysna has ideal weather all year round. Spring is gentle and delicate, Autumn tingles on the skin like champagne, Winter is fresh an apple and the African summer bronzes the soul with its refined sunlight. Whatever the season, Knysna stays green.

A Natural Delight. Nestled between the grand Outeniqua Mountans and the Indian Ocean, with the world-renowned forests encircling it like a securing mantle. The estuary is harbored from the sea by the monolithic sandstone “Heads” – silent sentinels down the centuries of the rich history. Adding to the abundance of the awesome region is the astounding Fynbos vegetation, contributing 8 000 plant species to the Cape floral kingdom, creation quite directly knocks on your front door.

Animal Kingdom. Knysna boast an arrangement of unique and some threatened species including the special Knysna seahorse, the graceful Pansy shell of the lagoon, endangered dwarf chameleon and Brenton Blue Butterfly. The Humpback and Southern Right whales visit the coastline during the months of May and September to breed and present a breathtaking theatre of as they loll about. The area is habitat to a wealth of bird life and various near-endemic avian wonders and the beaches procure a breeding ground for the imperiled African Black Oyster Catcher.

Adventure and Sport. Play in the forests and dive into outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking, yachting, fishing and canoeing. For a pure adrenalin rush get into the more exceptional sports of abseiling, paragliding, scuba diving or water skiing and some of the most excellent mountain bike routes in the country.

Mecca for the gourmand. Wine and dine your way through a challenging arrangement of excellent restaurants, seafood taverns, pubs, coffee shops, delicatessens and other attractive eateries

Last, but posolutely not least, beer and oysters! “Local is lekker” is a noted South African saying advertising the application of local products first and foremost. In Knysna this is thoroughly easy to aim towards with two determined contenders. Mitchell’s Brewery opened 25 years ago in Knysna and arguably the choicest micro brewery in South Africa. Oysters and Knysna are synonymous. The cultivated oysters are famous for its fresh, nutty taste while the wild coastal oyster is more salty in taste and effortlessly available at local eateries. A dozen or so Knysna oysters with either a Mitchell’s beer or a glass of Cap Classique are without doubt one of the reasons to initiate a listing as a first-class destination!

So there you have it, six marvelous reasons to visit Knysna on the famous Garden Route. Begin your adventure to this captivating town and experience what has made it a Top 100 destination worldwide. Just pull in, the rest comes easily!

I anticipate this little editorial I have authored inspired you to go and inspect this pristine part of South Africa within your trip. I travel a colossal amount personally and always like to give mention of a selective aspect of my tour that made it all worth while. Undoubtably Knysna Accommodation is top-notch, with the most distinguished being Knysna Hollow Country Estate, be sure to check it out when next in the area.

For the ultimate in Knysna Accommodation, one location stood out among the pack, Knysna Hollow Country Estate. The tranquil surrounding of the estate and the awesome meals at the world class restaurant offered a welcome respite from the day’s many activities.