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Just be in Paradise, St James, Knysna
Just Be – In Paradise
Expansive views and fresh breezes from the Knysna Lagoon and the Indian Ocean beyond The Heads create the atmosphere at The St. James of Knysna: stress-free and comfortable. A place where you can Just be ... Just be to watch the lagoon mirror the ever-changing light, sit in our gardens and listen to the birds, marvel at the sunset, at the stars at night, and at the play of Knysna’s lights twinkling on the water…


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St James, Knysna
Location
The little town at the heart of nature’s Eden. Indigenous evergreen forests; the fascinating flowers of the fynbos (heathland or Cape macchia); craggy mountains; tranquil lakes and lagoons; and a beautiful coastline of rocky shores and sandy beaches - all basking in a moderate, comfortable climate. Include an exciting array of adventures, cultural attractions, restaurants, shopping, golf, mountain biking, and more… and that’s Knysna.


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St James and Sustainability
Sustainability
At The St James of Knysna, we passionately believe that even the smallest action contributes to the bigger picture. We pride ourselves on implementing sustainable practices to protect our incredible environment and support and uplift our local community.


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