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Things to see in Knysna (South Africa): 13 places and when to go
Knysna is a town in South Africa with around 63,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (5), Food and drink (3). The best known are Goukamma Nature Reserve, Featherbed Nature Reserve and Platboshoogte. The best time to come is July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- South Africa · -34.0329, 23.0333
- Population
- About 63,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (5) · Food and drink (3) · Mountains (2) · With kids (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- July to April.
- Also possible
- May to June.
- Nearest airport
- PLZ Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), 238 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Taitsberg, at 1,155 m.
What to see in Knysna
The places in and around Knysna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Goukamma Nature ReserveNature reserve in the Western Cape, South Africa12 km
- Featherbed Nature ReserveNature reserve in South Africa5.3 km
- PlatboshoogteMountain in South Africa19 km
- Pledge Nature ReserveNature reserve in the town of Knysna, South Africa951 m
- TaitsbergMountain in South Africa21 km
- Knysna Elephant ParkWith kids · Wildlife22 km
- Knysna Gin Distillery & Cocktail BarDistillery3.9 km
- Mitchell's BreweryBrewery1.9 km
- Outeniqua Hiking TrailHiking11 km
- Radical RaptorsWith kids · Wildlife25 km
- Red Bridge Brewing Co.Brewery4.3 km
- Sandra Pelser ArtGallery4.7 km
- The Motorcycle RoomMuseum2.2 km
When to go to Knysna
The best time to visit Knysna is July to April; also possible: May to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:02
- FebBest time13:13
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:09
- MayPossible10:14
- JunPossible9:45
- JulBest time9:57
- AugBest time10:44
- SepBest time11:48
- OctBest time12:52
- NovBest time13:48
- DecBest time14:15
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45. In January, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to South Africa in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Knysna
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)), 238 km as the crow flies. How to get around South Africa (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- George, South Africa14 places55 km
- Storms River7 places79 km
- Mossel Bay8 places85 km
- Oudtshoorn5 places93 km
- Beaufort West7 places192 km
And all of South Africa, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Knysna?
The best known: Goukamma Nature Reserve, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Platboshoogte, Pledge Nature Reserve, Taitsberg. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Knysna?
July to April; also possible: May to June. In December there are 14 h 15 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 45.
How do you get to Knysna?
The nearest main airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 238 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Knysna as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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