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