Surrounded by many stunning beaches, lakes, mountains, forest and rivers, Knysna gives you the opportunity to partake in many outdoor activities including tree canopy gliding, kloofing, and abseiling, boating, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, hiking and paragliding.

For golf enthusiasts, there is an abundance of world class golf courses including Pezula , Simola Golf Course and the Knysna Golf Course. Reception will be happy to book you tee times at discounted rates at the Simola and Pezula Golf courses.

Animal lovers can enjoy bird watching (try and spot the beautiful, yet elusive Knysna Loerie), dolphin and whale watching, horse riding and oyster tours.

A short drive outside of town will provide you with opportunities to visit the Knysna Elephant Park, a sanctuary for primates – Monkeyland and the largest single free-flight aviary in the world – Birds of Eden.

Local private game reserves offer spectacular game viewing, including a variety of buck, rhino, buffalo, lion, giraffe and elephant.