When talking about the Garden Route, Knysna is often referred to as its Heart. With its unmatched beauty and an array of breathtaking escapes, it is hard to argue otherwise.

Welcome to Knysna, where every season brings a new wave of excitement and discovery! Autumn and winter are no boring seasons here.

Preparations are in full swing for the 39th Knysna Oyster Festival that kicks off in two weeks. The programme of the 2022 Festival, taking place from 1-10 July, includes a great selection of events taking place in different areas of the greater Knysna area.

Knysna has always been known as a romantic destination. Maybe it is the picturesque setting on the Knysna lagoon surrounded by indigenous forests and mountain ranges at the back. Or the beautiful sunsets over the Knysna lagoon …

With its wide variety of excellent medical specialists Knysna is a popular destination for medical procedures and post-op recovery. Here are some of the main benefits of choosing Knysna, and the St James of Knysna, as your post-op recovery base.

We are excited to see the blossoms and new leave buds on the trees … it reminds us of new life and nature’s way of regenerating! Great inspiration in these times…. Please read our Spring newsletter, including some Knysna titbits!

Annually, with May, Knysna’s Secret Season arrives. The area is seen as a summer destination, but insiders know that it is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit!

Visit Knysna confirmed that the 2021 Knysna Oyster Festival will take place from 2 to 11 July 2021.

The annual Pink Loerie Festival is taking place from 23 to 27 April this year. The foundation’s John O’Neil said “The Reunion” is scheduled to “dust the Garden Route Town in glitter” at the end of April.

Since Knysna’s earliest beginnings timber played a role in the town’s history, and this weekend’s Timber Festival is celebrating every facet of the industry.