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