Asilia Suites guidebook
Food scene
We love Chatters pizza and pasta and their dessert menu is to die for! Plus it is just over the road so you can take a safe short walk for lunch or dinner
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Chatters Bistro
9A Gray StWe love Chatters pizza and pasta and their dessert menu is to die for! Plus it is just over the road so you can take a safe short walk for lunch or dinner
Great steaks, fresh seafood and popular for their sushi menu. A great waters edge restaurant to catch a good glass of South African wine while watching the sun set over the Knysna lagoon
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DRYDOCK FOOD CO
Waterfront DriveGreat steaks, fresh seafood and popular for their sushi menu. A great waters edge restaurant to catch a good glass of South African wine while watching the sun set over the Knysna lagoon
A great place to pop down from Asilia Suites to enjoy a good breakfast or lunch right on our doorstep
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Cafe Dubois
9 Gordon StA great place to pop down from Asilia Suites to enjoy a good breakfast or lunch right on our doorstep
A great local restaurant for some of the best seafood Knysna has to offer and a few meters from our suites
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Anchorage Restaurant
11 Gray StA great local restaurant for some of the best seafood Knysna has to offer and a few meters from our suites
Fantastic Portuguese style restaurant! Try the espetada or Portuguese steak
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O Pescador Restaurant
Waterfront DriveFantastic Portuguese style restaurant! Try the espetada or Portuguese steak
Fun restaurant for breakfast, lunch and supper with a diverse menu and popular for sushi. It also has a nice little deli and bakery for extras if you prefer self-catering
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34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna WaterfrontFun restaurant for breakfast, lunch and supper with a diverse menu and popular for sushi. It also has a nice little deli and bakery for extras if you prefer self-catering
Family style steakhouse popular for ribs, steaks and burgers
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Falcon Creek Spur
Family style steakhouse popular for ribs, steaks and burgers
Great seafood and the prices are not bad either...also a good place for sushi
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Ocean Basket Knysna Quays
Waterfront DriveGreat seafood and the prices are not bad either...also a good place for sushi
Wine and cheese tasting just outside of Knysna
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Packwood Wine and Country Estate (Pty) Ltd
Wine and cheese tasting just outside of Knysna
One of my favourite places for a breakfast on a Saturday morning and picking up local farmers produce in nearby Sedgefield...roughly 30 minutes drive from Asilia Suites
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Wild Oats Community Farmers Market
N2One of my favourite places for a breakfast on a Saturday morning and picking up local farmers produce in nearby Sedgefield...roughly 30 minutes drive from Asilia Suites
One of our favourite restaurants for pizza and other types of fusion food
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MUSE Fusion Food
152A Old Cape RdOne of our favourite restaurants for pizza and other types of fusion food
Olde's
14 Gray StBest for eisbein, spare ribs and steaks...a few blocks so an easy walk from Asilia Suites
Wonderful breads and patisserie and VERY popular for breakfasts and lunches so expect to queue in high season
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île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetWonderful breads and patisserie and VERY popular for breakfasts and lunches so expect to queue in high season
Good restaurant with sushi, pizza, steaks and seafood on the edge of the Knysna lagoon
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Sirocco Restaurant
Long StreetGood restaurant with sushi, pizza, steaks and seafood on the edge of the Knysna lagoon
Thai Eatery Restaurant
42 Main RdPopular for thai, Chinese and Japanese style food for take-away
Kings Sports Bar
The local hangout for watching a big soccer or rugby match or having a quick beer
Nice place to pop in on a Friday evening for fantastic food from one of the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere. Just double check as it is closed in the colder months
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The Friday Market
Welbedacht LaneNice place to pop in on a Friday evening for fantastic food from one of the stalls and enjoy the atmosphere. Just double check as it is closed in the colder months
Flo & Co. Knysna
Sawtooth LaneNew restaurant with GREAT food!
One block from Asilia Suites with a lovely garden and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. VERY popular with locals and owner run by Gennaro
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Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StOne block from Asilia Suites with a lovely garden and perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. VERY popular with locals and owner run by Gennaro
Knysna Deli
77 Main RdWe love this new deli....such fantastic products and delectable to take-away
Lunar Café
51 Main RdA lovely stop for breakfast and lunch. Good coffee
Trinity Premium Coffee Co.
9 Gordon StreetGreat coffees! A few blocks from Asilia Suites so easy to walk to
Fantastic food for breakfasts and lunches at the Knysna Heads. Amazing views. Just cannot go wrong here
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East Head Café
25 George Rex DrFantastic food for breakfasts and lunches at the Knysna Heads. Amazing views. Just cannot go wrong here
Lovely place to pop in for breakfast or lunch after a beach walk on Bollard Bay
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Nadines Corner on Leisure Island
5 Hall RdLovely place to pop in for breakfast or lunch after a beach walk on Bollard Bay
Supper club that serves great food and always has some form of entertainment for those that are looking for an unusual late night venue
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Bloo Bistro / World Cafe / Bar
2 Memorial SquareSupper club that serves great food and always has some form of entertainment for those that are looking for an unusual late night venue
Great food under the trees. They often have live music events on the weekend
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Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
18 George Rex DrGreat food under the trees. They often have live music events on the weekend
Country restaurant famous for its amazing Sunday buffet... make sure you go when you are VERY hungry
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Totties Farm Kitchen
Rheenendal RoadCountry restaurant famous for its amazing Sunday buffet... make sure you go when you are VERY hungry
Good food and you can also hire a canoe or a peddaloe to take out on the Goukamma river
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The Riverdeck Lodge and Backpackers
Good food and you can also hire a canoe or a peddaloe to take out on the Goukamma river
Great place to stop for a meal or drink after walking on the beach at Brenton-on-sea
Chef's & Nautilus Place Restaurant
Great place to stop for a meal or drink after walking on the beach at Brenton-on-sea
One of our favourite wine farms on the Garden Route. Booking is essential and try and get a table amongst the vines. Fantastic tapas style menu
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Bramon Wines Restaurant & Wine Tasting
N2One of our favourite wine farms on the Garden Route. Booking is essential and try and get a table amongst the vines. Fantastic tapas style menu
Great fresh seafood and fun themed restaurant with your feet in the sand. Not licensed so take your own wine and beer
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Freshline Fisheries
Great fresh seafood and fun themed restaurant with your feet in the sand. Not licensed so take your own wine and beer
Tapas restaurant on the edge of the Knysna lagoon. Good for watching a rugby on the big screen
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Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron LaneTapas restaurant on the edge of the Knysna lagoon. Good for watching a rugby on the big screen
Base Knysna
Ice-cream to die for....try their bubble waffles
Typical English style pub. Sundays they have a set Sunday lunch special
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Bosun's Pub & Grill
Bokmakierie StreetTypical English style pub. Sundays they have a set Sunday lunch special
Stunning food! Only open in the week
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The Bodega & Nonna's Mediterranean Kitchen
5 Kings WayStunning food! Only open in the week
Absolutely stunning venue on a wine farm. Good for breakfast or lunch or pre-order a picnic basket for two and have a picnic amongst the vines
Luka Cafè
Absolutely stunning venue on a wine farm. Good for breakfast or lunch or pre-order a picnic basket for two and have a picnic amongst the vines
Oh my word they have the best homemade Italian ice-cream! Fantastic pizza too!
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Ice Dream Land
A15 Plettenberg Bay's Airport RdOh my word they have the best homemade Italian ice-cream! Fantastic pizza too!
Sightseeing
What is a trip to Knysna without experiencing elephants? Walk with these gentle intelligent giants and gain a new appreciation for them
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Iphaku ye- Elephant ye-Knysna
What is a trip to Knysna without experiencing elephants? Walk with these gentle intelligent giants and gain a new appreciation for them
Great boat trips through the Knysna Heads
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Ocean Sailing Charters - Boat Cruises Knysna - Sunset Cruises, Boat Charters Knysna
Great boat trips through the Knysna Heads
Whale and dolphin watching...the whale migration season is from July to December and you may be able to view Southern Rights and Humpback whales
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Ocean Odyssey Whale Watching Knysna
TH22 Long StWhale and dolphin watching...the whale migration season is from July to December and you may be able to view Southern Rights and Humpback whales
Great place for families... aside from wolves and wolf hounds, there are also Fennec Foxes, marmosets and a farmyard animals area
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Isithunzi saseGarden Route Wolf
Great place for families... aside from wolves and wolf hounds, there are also Fennec Foxes, marmosets and a farmyard animals area
Lovely little Saturday morning market to grab a scrumptious breakfast, buy local farmers produce and purchase curios and locally produced products
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Imarike yaseHarkerville yaseSabata
Lovely little Saturday morning market to grab a scrumptious breakfast, buy local farmers produce and purchase curios and locally produced products
Another favourite Saturday morning market of mine in nearby Sedgefield for great eats and great locally made products
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Umphakathi we-Mosaic ne-Market ye-Outdoor
Paul Kruger StreetAnother favourite Saturday morning market of mine in nearby Sedgefield for great eats and great locally made products
Wonderful little Saturday market that stocks wonderful locally produced arts and craft and even a small craft brewery where you can do a free beer tasting. Always local musicians to keep the atmosphere upbeat and relaxed
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Scarab Arts & Crafts Village
N2Wonderful little Saturday market that stocks wonderful locally produced arts and craft and even a small craft brewery where you can do a free beer tasting. Always local musicians to keep the atmosphere upbeat and relaxed
Beautiful little "green lung" just off the main road perfect for hiking and exploring. Great place to have a picnic too. A very special place and permits can be bought at the Wayside Inn for a very reasonable amount
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Pledge Nature Reserve
Beautiful little "green lung" just off the main road perfect for hiking and exploring. Great place to have a picnic too. A very special place and permits can be bought at the Wayside Inn for a very reasonable amount
One of Knysna's most iconic hiking trails. Also great for a picnic or a South African style braai
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Jubilee Creek picnic site and walk
One of Knysna's most iconic hiking trails. Also great for a picnic or a South African style braai
The magical Knysna forest has so many hiking trails or you can do a self drive
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Diepwalle Forest
The magical Knysna forest has so many hiking trails or you can do a self drive
The famous "Big Tree" is a popular attraction and one of our large indigenous Cape Yellowwoods. Pop up tot he Diepwalle tearoom afterwards and the museum to see the skeleton of one of the last remaining bull elephants that lived in the Knysna forest
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King Edward VII/ Diepwalle Big Tree
The famous "Big Tree" is a popular attraction and one of our large indigenous Cape Yellowwoods. Pop up tot he Diepwalle tearoom afterwards and the museum to see the skeleton of one of the last remaining bull elephants that lived in the Knysna forest
Visit the Knysna seahorses in the aquarium at the main Sanparks building on Thesen island
Sanparks Knysna seahorses
Unnamed RoadVisit the Knysna seahorses in the aquarium at the main Sanparks building on Thesen island
For the trill seekers...highspeed boat ride through the Knysna Heads on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB)
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Knysna Rib Adventures
Long StreetFor the trill seekers...highspeed boat ride through the Knysna Heads on a rigid inflatable boat (RIB)
One of our beautiful beaches...you can braai and picnic here too
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Buffelsbaai
One of our beautiful beaches...you can braai and picnic here too
Brenton Beach
198 State President C R Swart RdOne of our beautiful local beaches
Our closest local beach...great for kids too as the water is shallow and calm
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Bollards Bay Beach
97 Bayswater RdOur closest local beach...great for kids too as the water is shallow and calm
Fantastic raptor and owl flying displays. The money that the displays brings in, helps fund their raptor rehabilitation centre so all for a good cause
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Raptor Rescue Plett
Fantastic raptor and owl flying displays. The money that the displays brings in, helps fund their raptor rehabilitation centre so all for a good cause
Our closest game reserve for vehicle game drives or horseback safaris....a huge variety of species
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Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve
Uplands RoadOur closest game reserve for vehicle game drives or horseback safaris....a huge variety of species
About an hour's drive away from Asilia Suites. Take a tour with South Africa's big and small wild cats and catch a glimpse of the penguins in the rehab facility. Money generated from tours helps fund the rescue and rehab section so all for a good cause
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Tenikwa Wildlife Rehabilitation & Awareness Centre
About an hour's drive away from Asilia Suites. Take a tour with South Africa's big and small wild cats and catch a glimpse of the penguins in the rehab facility. Money generated from tours helps fund the rescue and rehab section so all for a good cause
Primate sanctuary with a bird sanctuary next to it. The lemurs, monkeys and apes are free roaming in an enclosed indigenous forest and you walk through with a guide. Very entertaining with their funny antics
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Monkeyland and Birds of Eden
Primate sanctuary with a bird sanctuary next to it. The lemurs, monkeys and apes are free roaming in an enclosed indigenous forest and you walk through with a guide. Very entertaining with their funny antics
The closest skydive facility where you can jump out of a plane from 10 000 feet with a 32 second freefall
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Skydive Plettenberg Bay
19 33"EThe closest skydive facility where you can jump out of a plane from 10 000 feet with a 32 second freefall
A lot of step to walk down to this amazing beach and lagoon which is surrounded by "castles". A truly beautiful isolated beach
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Noetzie Castles - Craighross Castle
A lot of step to walk down to this amazing beach and lagoon which is surrounded by "castles". A truly beautiful isolated beach
One for the golfers...fantastic golf course with incredible views
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Simola Golf & Country Estate
Oldcate RoadOne for the golfers...fantastic golf course with incredible views
The Heads
1 View PointStunning scenic view point at the Knysna Heads
Funny activity for those looking for thrills to see the Knysna forest
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Scootours Knysna
23 Sawtooth LaneFunny activity for those looking for thrills to see the Knysna forest
Southern Comfort Quad Bikes
Garden RouteLocal quad biking experience
I-Robberg Nature Reserve
Popular place for hiking on the coast
Fantastic place for hiking with wonderful view points and picnic spots
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Harkerville Viewpoint
Unnamed RoadFantastic place for hiking with wonderful view points and picnic spots
Lovely spot to picnic and braai and explore the Goukamma nature reserve on the banks of the Goukamma river
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Goukamma Nature Reserve
Lovely spot to picnic and braai and explore the Goukamma nature reserve on the banks of the Goukamma river
You can take part in a tour in the Rastafarian area of Judah Square. Brother Zebulon is a registered tour guide and the only tour guide operational in the Rasta community. Contact him on: +27 (0( 76 6491034
Judah Square
24 Nzimeni StYou can take part in a tour in the Rastafarian area of Judah Square. Brother Zebulon is a registered tour guide and the only tour guide operational in the Rasta community. Contact him on: +27 (0( 76 6491034
Ride with a local..... mountain bike some of our beautiful Knysna forest trails with locals. Contact number is : +27 (0) 44 382 5153
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KNYSNA CYCLE WORKS
Auction Mart AvenueRide with a local..... mountain bike some of our beautiful Knysna forest trails with locals. Contact number is : +27 (0) 44 382 5153
City/town information
Knysna is a town of incredible beauty situated on the famous Knysna estuary- also referred to as the lagoon- and surrounded by lush indigenous forests famous for the last of the most southern free-roaming elephants in the world, farmlands, nature reserves and scenic coastlands with long stretches of idyllic beaches.
The list of activities available within an hour’s drive are very diverse. For example: sports (golf, canoeing, cycling, hiking, scootours, ziplines, world highest bridge bungee, surfing, kitesurfing, SUP boarding, paragliding, skydiving, fishing), wildlife experiences (walking with elephants, wolf sanctuary, raptor bird display, horse safaris, game drives, primate, bird and predator sanctuaries, swimming with seals), water activities (high speed rib adventures, sailing, ecotours, whale and dolphin watching, catamaran trips) and cultural (township tours, historical walking tours, museums, Saturdays markets, wine, gin and craft beer tasting)
Our neighborhood gem is the world-famous Knysna Waterfront with quaint shops, fun boat-based water activities and restaurants such as O ’Pescador, 34 South, Ocean Basket, Spur Steakhouse and Drydock with its magnificent sunset views over the water serving delicious fare. Perfectly grilled steaks, fresh seafood, a good wine or craft beer and great conversation just compliments the incredible sunsets.
Closer to The Gallery where our Asilia Suites are based, you will find exclusive boutiques, décor stores, gift and curio shops, a great hairdresser and nail bar and more restaurants like the Anchorage, Café du Bois, Chatters Bistro, the Grain Mill and Caffe Mario’s
A few blocks away-also in walking distance along the water’s edge-is Thesen Island Harbour Town with more fantastic boutiques and amazing restaurants.
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Knysna
Knysna is a town of incredible beauty situated on the famous Knysna estuary- also referred to as the lagoon- and surrounded by lush indigenous forests famous for the last of the most southern free-roaming elephants in the world, farmlands, nature reserves and scenic coastlands with long stretches of idyllic beaches.
The list of activities available within an hour’s drive are very diverse. For example: sports (golf, canoeing, cycling, hiking, scootours, ziplines, world highest bridge bungee, surfing, kitesurfing, SUP boarding, paragliding, skydiving, fishing), wildlife experiences (walking with elephants, wolf sanctuary, raptor bird display, horse safaris, game drives, primate, bird and predator sanctuaries, swimming with seals), water activities (high speed rib adventures, sailing, ecotours, whale and dolphin watching, catamaran trips) and cultural (township tours, historical walking tours, museums, Saturdays markets, wine, gin and craft beer tasting)
Our neighborhood gem is the world-famous Knysna Waterfront with quaint shops, fun boat-based water activities and restaurants such as O ’Pescador, 34 South, Ocean Basket, Spur Steakhouse and Drydock with its magnificent sunset views over the water serving delicious fare. Perfectly grilled steaks, fresh seafood, a good wine or craft beer and great conversation just compliments the incredible sunsets.
Closer to The Gallery where our Asilia Suites are based, you will find exclusive boutiques, décor stores, gift and curio shops, a great hairdresser and nail bar and more restaurants like the Anchorage, Café du Bois, Chatters Bistro, the Grain Mill and Caffe Mario’s
A few blocks away-also in walking distance along the water’s edge-is Thesen Island Harbour Town with more fantastic boutiques and amazing restaurants.
Our sister town of Plettenberg Bay is also a great stop in the area with scenic beaches and a mere 30 minutes drive from Knysna
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Plettenberg Bay
1 Crescent StreetOur sister town of Plettenberg Bay is also a great stop in the area with scenic beaches and a mere 30 minutes drive from Knysna
Neighborhoods
Sedgefield falls under the Greater Knysna area with fantastic Saturday morning markets and lovely beaches
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Sedgefield
Sedgefield falls under the Greater Knysna area with fantastic Saturday morning markets and lovely beaches
Although Harkerville technically falls under Plettenberg Bay, it is on the outskirts of Knysna and home to a few wildlife sanctuaries, wine farms and a great Saturday market
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Harkerville
Although Harkerville technically falls under Plettenberg Bay, it is on the outskirts of Knysna and home to a few wildlife sanctuaries, wine farms and a great Saturday market
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Ukuhamba-hamba
KST Shuttles
KST Shuttles will look after your shuttle and tour needs if you are visiting without a car. Contact them on +27 (0) 646033808
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Bennies Tours
Local Bennie has a fleet of serviced vehicles to cater to your transport needs. You can book on +27 (0)44 3820216 or +27 (0) 83 7285181
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Sedgefield Saturday markets
From 8am to 1pm, nearby Sedgefield has 3 adjoining markets- Wild Oats, Mosaic and the Scarab markets which are great for food, fresh farmers produce and beautiful local arts & crafts. A great atmosphere and often local musicians add to the fun
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Travel cot
Please ask when checking in for our travel cot for babies and toddlers if you should need it during your stay
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Four seasons in one day
Knysna can be quite hot and humid in summer and also known for having "four seasons in one day". In winter the day can start off wet and cold and by lunchtime the sun is out and it is warm so always bring something warm for evenings and cool for day wear
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Bicycle hire
Knysna Cycle Works a few blocks away in Waterfront Park on the corner of Waterfront Drive and Queen street hires out bicycles. You can call them on: +27 (0) 44 382 5153