Knysna National Lake Area

Knysna National Lake area in the heart of the Garden Route

Knysna National Lake area nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’, South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a real natural wonderland

The exceptionally beautiful Knysna National Lake Area is home to the endangered Knysna seahorse and a large diversity of marine life. Sandbanks and salt marshes teem with life and in turn provide food to an immeasurable number of organisms. Dominated by the craggy bastions of the twin Knysna Heads, the lagoon has borne witness to centuries of trade in timber, ivory and gold. The Lake Area enjoys a temperate climate and visitors can revel in the warm summer sun.

Attractions in the Knysna National Lake Area

• Galleries/Arts & Crafts
• Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe
  One of the last single gauge operational steam trains in the world travels between Knysna and George. Re-live travel of the years past and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Garden Route.
• The Knysna Oyster Company
  Oysters are cultivated right here in the Knysna Lagoon and served in most of the local restaurants. The Knysna Oyster Company established in 1949, is situated on Thesen Islands and offers daily educational tours, accompanied by fine cuisine.

Accommodation in and around Knysna