Knysna
Introduction
Knysna is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Jewel Lodge | 2 Bond Street | Hostel | 74 |
| Highfields Backpackers | 2 Graham Street | Hostel | 72 |
| Island Vibe Knysna | 67 Main Street | Hostel | 87 |
| Knysna Backpackers | 42 Queenstreet | Hostel | 94 |
| Lake Superior Backpackers | 82 Main Street | Hostel | 74 |
| Travellers Lodge Backpackers | 7 Lakeview Road PO Box 733 | Hostel | 72 |
| Villa Afrikana Guest Suites | 13 Watsonia Drive, Paradise Knysna 6570, Garden Route, Western Cape | Guesthouse | - |
| Buffalo Bay Backpackers | 1 Main Road, Buffalo Bay | Hostel | 75 |
| Tharfield Estate | Airport Road Harkerville | Hostel | - |
| Beauchamp Place | 150 Old Cape Road | Guesthouse | 83 |
| Bamboo Guesthouse | 9 Bolton Street, Hunters Home, | Guesthouse | - |
| Atlantic Guesthouse | 28 McClelland Circle Heuwelkruin | Guesthouse | - |
| Knysna Lakeside Accommodation | 88 Main Street | Guesthouse | 93 |
| Peace of Eden Travellers Lodge | Rheenendal Rd | Guesthouse | 87 |
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Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
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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