Six of the foremost reasons why Knysna is a world favored destination.
We take a study at why Knysna is a world preferred destination, tagged as one of the Top 100 Destinations in the world and one of the Top 25 in Africa in the Trip Advisor Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards.
Knysna has splendid weather all year round. Spring is mild and luxurious, Autumn tingles on the skin like champagne, Winter is crisp as an apple and the African summer bronzes the soul with its pure sunlight. Whatever the season, Knysna stays green.
A Pure Heaven. Nestled amidst the stirring Outeniqua Mountans and the Indian Ocean, with the world-renowned forests encircling it like a sheltering mantle. The estuary is protected from the sea by the monolithic sandstone “Heads” – quiet sentinels down the centuries of the lavish history. Adding to the lavishness of the sensational region is the magnificent Fynbos vegetation, contributing 8 000 plant species to the Cape floral kingdom, environment quite literally knocks on your front door.
Animal Kingdom. Knysna boast an array of exceptional and some threatened species including the one-of-a-kind Knysna seahorse, the dainty Pansy shell of the lagoon, endangered dwarf chameleon and Brenton Blue Butterfly. The Humpback and Southern Right whales call on the coastline during the months of May and September to breed and present a marvelous theatre of as they loll here and there. The area is homeland to a wealth of bird life and abundant near-endemic avian wonders and the beaches supply a breeding ground for the threatened African Black Oyster Catcher.
Adventure and Sport. Play in the forests and dive into natural adventures like horse riding, hiking, yachting, fishing and canoeing. For an absolute adrenalin rush get into the more radical sports of abseiling, paragliding, scuba diving or water skiing and some of the greatest mountain bike routes in the country.
Destination for the gourmand. Wine and dine your way through a tremendous parade of choice restaurants, seafood taverns, pubs, coffee shops, delicatessens and other enchanting eateries
Last, but certainly not least, beer and oysters! “Local is lekker” is a famous South African saying exhibiting the application of local products first and foremost. In Knysna this is actually accessible to strive towards with two fervent contenders. Mitchell’s Brewery opened 25 years ago in Knysna and arguably the leading micro brewery in South Africa. Oysters and Knysna are synonymous. The cultivated oysters are brilliant for its fresh, nutty taste while the wild coastal oyster is more salty in taste and easily accessible at local eateries. A dozen or so Knysna oysters with either a Mitchell’s beer or a glass of Cap Classique are assuredly one of the reasons to introduce a listing as a supreme goal!
So there you have it, six wondrous reasons to visit Knysna on the famous Garden Route. Start your exploration to this delightful town and experience what has made it a Top 100 destination worldwide. Just show up, the rest comes naturally!
I expect this little feature I have drafted inspired you to go and tour this pristine part of South Africa within your travels. I travel an extraordinary amount personally and always like to give notice of a particular aspect of my trip that made it all worth while. Undoubtably Knysna Accommodation is top-notch, with the most remarkable being Knysna Hollow Country Estate, be sure to check it out when next in the area.
For the best in Knysna Accommodation, one setting stood out among the pack, Knysna Hollow Country Estate. The tranquil surrounding of the estate and the marvelous meals at the world class restaurant volunteered a welcome respite from the day’s many activities.
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