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Introduction

KNYSNA ELEPHANT PARK

KNYSNA ELEPHANT PARK

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Knysna is a town in the Western Cape province, on South Africa's south coast, and a favourite stop-off on the Garden Route.

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Sights and Activities

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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.

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Getting There

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Getting Around

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Sleep

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PropertyAddressTypePopularity
African Jewel Lodge2 Bond StreetHostel74
Highfields Backpackers2 Graham StreetHostel72
Island Vibe Knysna67 Main StreetHostel87
Knysna Backpackers42 QueenstreetHostel94
Lake Superior Backpackers82 Main StreetHostel74
Travellers Lodge Backpackers7 Lakeview Road PO Box 733Hostel72
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites13 Watsonia Drive, Paradise Knysna 6570, Garden Route, Western CapeGuesthouse-
Buffalo Bay Backpackers1 Main Road, Buffalo BayHostel75
Tharfield EstateAirport Road HarkervilleHostel-
Beauchamp Place150 Old Cape RoadGuesthouse83
Bamboo Guesthouse9 Bolton Street, Hunters Home,Guesthouse-
Atlantic Guesthouse28 McClelland Circle HeuwelkruinGuesthouse-
Knysna Lakeside Accommodation88 Main StreetGuesthouse93
Peace of Eden Travellers LodgeRheenendal RdGuesthouse87

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Phone

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Post

The SAPO (South African Post Office) is the nation's postal service. Post offices are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday, and 8:00am to noon on Saturdays. Domestic and international deliveries are reliable but can sometimes take up to several weeks. If you want to send something oversees of any value, try using one of the private mail services, like Postnet.

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Coordinates
  • Latitude: -34.0405
  • Longitude: 23.0719

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