There is something about the town of Knysna, situated on the Garden Route in the Western Cape that mesmerizes people. It might be the famous forest with its elusive, shy elephants or the panoramic vistas of the lagoon and the ocean beyond. Either way Knysna offers something very special….

	A ferry ride on the Knysna Lagoon One of the highlights of any visit to South Africa's Garden Route is a ferry ride. The Paddle Cruiser is the first paddle-powered cruiser to have been built in South Africa. She is a decidedly modern an advanced luxury vessel.
	Outeniqua Choo Choo One of the most popular day tours along the Garden Route is a trip on the Outeniqua Choo Choo, a historical train pulled by a steam engine.
	Millwood House Museum Millwood House Museum in Queen Street houses material relating to the history of the town, and includes artefacts once owned by George Rex. It was built from yellowwood at the end of the previous century during the gold rush.
	Knysna Waterfront - Knysna Quays Shop till you drop in the many unique shops in Knynsa - The Waterfront, Woodmill Lane and Main Street are just some shopping venues.
	Knysna Seahorse The Knysna Seahorse (Hippocampus capensis), being slightly bigger than its cousins in Plett and Swartvlei, is a fish with bony plates instead of scales, hang around face down on the lagoon bottom.
	Knysna Elephant Park Get up-close-and-personal with nature at Knysna Elephant Park. With the help of our resident African elephants and our well-informed guides- you will learn about the sad and mystical story of the Knysna Elephants – the world’s Southern most elephants.
	Beach Horse Rides You can literally ride off into the sunset as you canter through the surf and through the forest of the Goukamma Nature Reserve.
	Arts and Craft If you are an Arts and Crafts enthusiast, you will find much to delight the eye in the fine range of local, national and international art on offer. From creative offerings at the flea market to exquisitely crafted sculptures and spectacular paintings.
	Adventure Centre Activities range from the ultimate adrenaline rush of abseiling, to the more tranquil scenic canoe trips up the Knysna River. Some other activities include: Scuba diving, Hiking, Scenic bike rides, Canoeing, Abseiling, Rap jumping, Township trails, Kite surfing and the ever popular Paintball.
	Knysna Forest The Knysna Forest can be enjoyed on foot, on horseback, by bicycle or by car. The walks range from easy to difficult and from short (1km), to long (9 km), so that you can choose which one suits you best.
	Scuba diving The Knysna lagoon has 14 spectacular dive sites, a wreck and reef.

The Garden Route has a Mediterranean Maritime climate, with moderately hot summers, and mild to chilly winters. Summer (Sept - Apr) Winter (May to August). Any time of the year is good for visiting the area, depending if you enjoy a peaceful retreat during the winter months, or a bustling holiday destination during the summer.

	Monkeyland Monkeyland lies 46km east of Knysna just off the N2. The guided tours are very informative and are loved by all especially children. Monkey sanctuary.
	Sea Kayaking Sea kayaking is the most exciting thing to do in the Garden Route. The Garden Route is possibly one of the world's prime nature areas, with two hundred kilometres of indigenous forest, a relatively unspoilt coast and a network of lakes and estuaries.
	Private Game Reserve Situated in the Malaria free Western Cape in South Africa, a Private Game Reserve is blessed with a great diversity of habitat and wildlife - rhinoceros, lions, buffalo, giraffe, rare black impala and many more.
	Whale and Dolphin Watching The Garden Route coastline is home to one of the highest diversity of marine mammals in the world. During spring sightings of the following can be had: Southern right whale, humpback whale, bottlenose dolphin.
	Treetop canopy tours Glide in harness along steel cables 30 metres above the forest floor. Birdlife is abundant and your fully trained professional guides will explain the ecology of the lush primeval forest.
	Ostrich farms in Oudtshoorn Klein Karoo There are 400 ostrich farms surrounding the town of Ousthoorn in the Klein Karoo. Become exposed to this exotic bird species, the largest in the world. Guided tours available.
	Cango Caves The Cango Caves lies in the Swartberg Mountain range, which is an international Heritage Site, in a lime stone belt measuring 1.5km in width and almost 16km in length.