Knysna Activities

Restaurants
Knysna boasts many eateries offering a variety of dining experiences to suit different tastes and budgets, from coffee shops and bakeries to fine-dining restaurants. Choose from fusion and contemporary food, seafood, sushi, Indian, Portuguese and Italian food.
You'll be spoilt for choice, with cosy restaurants tucked away in squares and shopping centres, coffee shops in the bustling high street or tourist hives on the waterfront where you can watch the yachts sail in and out of the harbour. In high season booking is essential and our front office staff will be happy to assist you to make your reservations.
Sports activities
There is no shortage of fun activities for the whole family in Knysna and the temperate climate encourages holidaymakers to spend as much time as possible outdoors.

Canoeing
Take one of our canoes out onto the lagoon or down the Knysna River, parts of which are restricted to non-motorised craft. Here one can picnic on the banks under the ancient indigenous trees and spot many of the bird species for which Knysna is famous. Pack water, suntan lotion and your binoculars.

Fishing
Knysna provides a wealth of opportunities for the keen fisherman: fly-fishing, rock and surf fishing, deep-sea fishing, bass and trout fishing. The most common fish caught in the area are steenbras, grunter and leervis (garrick). Licences are required but are easily obtainable from the local post office in the Main Road. Guests can fish from the jetty of the resort or join the locals at the popular site on Thesen's Jetty. Various charter options are available for deep sea fishing.

Cycling
Hire bikes in town and cycle around Knysna or challenge yourself to a ride on one of the area's great mountain bike trails which are graded according to difficulty. In Harkerville, between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, four district routes have been laid out though the indigenous forest and coastal fynbos and are colour-coded. Or take a guided cycle tour with a local cycle company.

Sailing
Knysna has one of the oldest yacht clubs in South Africa with an active sailing membership. Sail with the locals on Wednesday nights or Saturday afternoons during the summer months (September to April), or take one of the many charter options available. Visitors can also hire boats from various local boating companies.

Surfing
Knysna's surfers hang out at Buffalo Bay, a pristinely beautiful beach which generally has good waves all year round. Boards and wet suits can be rented from a company in town.

Diving
The lagoon provides many spectacular dive sites - hire all your scuba equipment at The Heads and explore the famous Paquita wreck and Thesen's Jetty where the rare Knysna seahorse can be seen. For the less adventurous, snorkelling at The Heads is a fun pastime for the whole family.

Golf Courses
Knysna is a golfer's paradise, with many world-class golf courses between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay (just 20 minutes away), including Knysna Golf Course, Simola Golf & Country Estate, Pezula Championship Course, Goose Valley and Plettenberg Bay Golf Course. Golf clubs can be hired at most of these courses.

Hking Trails
The area has some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world - through forest, fynbos and along the rugged coastline. Permits are required - ask for details at reception.
From Our Guestbook
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What a nice experience it was. We stayed at the River Club with our kids during the Knysna Oyster Festival. Friendly and efficient staff and the units are of a very high standard. Well done to all! We will be back next year.
Jaco van Zyl
Somerset West
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here was nothing I needed...I was literally in my home away from home. The location of the river club is just perfect. You're close to the N2 but also close to the lagoon so you feel like you're away from the hustle and bustle of town. We took long walks on the lagoon & hired the bikes for sunset rides (including a small bike for our 3 year old).
Natalie
Cape Town
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I have stayed in many self catering places but none have offered such a comfortable stay in such a pleasant environment, surrounded by peace & quiet amongst the trees, giving the feel of being in the country although you are located in the centre of town.
Jenny
Port Elizabeth
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The cabin and surroundings were to say the least perfect. We had an excellent stay and were very impressed with the KRC. The staff were so, so helpful and friendly and the cabins very neat and tidy with everything you need, only bring your food. Nice and centrally situated it was the perfect spot for us to explore Knysna and surroundings.
Vaatjie
Langebaan
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