| The South African town of Knysna is a | | | | then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. |
| great destination for a holiday property | | | | Knysna doesn't have a beach, so if |
| rental and has something for everyone. | | | | you're looking for a nice beach to lie |
| The town, which is in South Africa's | | | | on, you should check out the beautiful |
| Western Cape Province, is part of the | | | | sandy beach, Buffalo Bay. It is |
| country's Garden Route and is located on | | | | excellent for safe swimming, too, and is |
| the banks of a beautiful lagoon. | | | | ideal for families. You could also visit |
| Forests, lakes and beautiful beaches | | | | during the beach at Brenton-on-Sea, |
| surround Knysna and make it a perfect | | | | which is great for sunbathing. Others |
| base in which to explore the town itself | | | | include the beach and estuary at Noetzie |
| and the surrounding area. | | | | and Bollard Bay on Leisure Isle. |
| Knysna offers its visitors plenty to see | | | | Knysna is ideal for a family vacation |
| and do. There are good shopping | | | | and boasts some good self-catering |
| facilities (look out for wooden | | | | accommodation available. Why not take a |
| ornaments and furniture made from local | | | | holiday property rental in this great |
| forest timber), a great selection of | | | | area of South Africa? |
| places to eat, some fantastic outdoor | | | | If you've got children in tow, then |
| activities available and an abundance of | | | | there are plenty of suitable attractions |
| beautiful landscapes to enjoy. | | | | to keep them entertained. |
| The stunning scenery - and lovely | | | | Be sure to take the kids to Knysna |
| weather - makes it a particularly ideal | | | | Elephant Park, which is situated between |
| natural backdrop for a wide variety of | | | | Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. The |
| sporting activities around Knysna. | | | | youngsters will love visiting here as |
| You can go mountain biking in the lush | | | | they'll be able to get up close to the |
| forest, enjoy some deep-sea fishing or, | | | | elephants and will even get the |
| if you're feeling really brave, you can | | | | opportunity to feed the animals too! Or |
| try your hand at abseiling! | | | | if you'd rather watch the monkeys, head |
| If you're into water sports, then be | | | | to Monkeyland, which is located at |
| sure to go to Knysna Lagoon. It's a | | | | Plettenberg Bay. What is so unique about |
| haven for fishing and sailing. The | | | | Monkeyland is that it is the world's |
| famous Knysna seahorse is also found | | | | first multi-species free-roaming primate |
| here and the lagoon is also home to an | | | | sanctuary. It is a fascinating |
| oyster hatchery! | | | | experience as you are taken on a guided |
| However, if you're not feeling energetic | | | | monkey safari. Next door to Monkeyland |
| and you don't want to get wet, then you | | | | is Birds of Eden, which boasts the |
| can take a ferry trip on the lagoon. | | | | world's largest dome with an amazing |
| It's worth doing and you will get a good | | | | free flight bird sanctuary. It's a great |
| view of the famous Knysna Heads (the two | | | | opportunity for visitors to see a large |
| cliffs which guard the entrance to the | | | | variety of birds which are able to live |
| lagoon). | | | | in a safe haven and natural environment. |
| While you are in this area, you should | | | | This area of South Africa has so much to |
| visit Featherbed Nature Reserve. You can | | | | offer its visitors of all ages and |
| do a 4-hour trip, which includes a short | | | | tastes. Whether you're looking for a |
| ferry trip across the lagoon to the | | | | sporting holiday, a relaxing break or a |
| beautiful Featherbed Nature Reserve, | | | | fun-filled family vacation, Knysna and |
| followed by a fascinating nature drive | | | | the surrounding area has it all. |
| and an optional guided walk. You can | | | | |