Knysna
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
A town in the Western Cape province, on South Africa's south coast, and a favourite stop-off on the Garden Route.
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras is a week-long gay celebration held in the town in May. This years glamorous parade is scheduled to kick off on the 30th of May.
The Knysna Oyster Festival is a ten-day seafood, sports and entertainment that draws thousands to the seaside town. Events include an oyster-opening competition, an oyster-eating competition and the oyster & wine mardi gras.
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bay Backpackers | 1 Main Road, Buffalo Bay, Knysna | Hostel | 20 |
| Cambalala Guest House | 46 Circular Drive , Paradise Knysna 6570 | Guesthouse | - |
| Island Vibe Knysna | 67 Main Street | Hostel | 77 |
| Knysna Backpackers | 42 Queenstreet | Hostel | 73 |
| Lake Superior Backpackers | 82 Main Street | Hostel | - |
| Peace of Eden Travellers Lodge | Rheenendal Rd | Guesthouse | 100 |
| Protea Hotel Knysna Quays | Waterfront Drive Box 2710 Western Cape Knysna 657 | Hotel | - |
| Tonquani Lodge | 1 Cherry Lane Welbedacht, Knysna | Guesthouse | - |
| Villa Afrikana Guest Suites | 13 Watsonia Drive, Paradise Knysna 6570, Garden Route, Western Cape | Guesthouse | - |
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