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A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa
Île De Païn is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

1. Île De Païn

10 The Boat Shed (Thesen Island), Knysna, WC Cape
Mediterranean Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: Breakfast at Il de Pain

Viewpoint Storms River / Paul Sauer Bridge is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

2. Viewpoint Storms River / Paul Sauer Bridge

8.2
Storms River, Eastern Cape, Stormsrivier, Eastern Cape
Scenic Lookout · 11 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: Go to Storms River and do the walk, it might seem touristy, but go for the walk across the bridge and climb up to the viewpoint its beautiful out there

Bramon Wine Estate is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

3. Bramon Wine Estate

8.5
Western Cape
Winery · 7 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: go for lunch at Bramon, its in the vineyards and do a Cellar tour with the winemaker: its really a wonderful experience to be able to do right here in the Garden Route

Knysna Elephant Park is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

4. Knysna Elephant Park

7.9
N2 (btw Knysna and Plettenberg bay), Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
Zoo Exhibit · 20 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: A wonderful Elie encounter, feed the flies, early morn elephant walk, you can sleep at the elephant park in lovely accommodation right at the elephant cages "sleeping with the Elies"unique experience

Tube 'n' Axe Backpackers is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

5. Tube 'n' Axe Backpackers

7.4
N2 (Storms River Village), Stormsrivier, Eastern Cape
Hostel · 3 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: Great Activity, get out into the wild outdoors and go backwater tubing down the gorge, its Highly recommended!

Spring Tide Sailing Charters is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

6. Spring Tide Sailing Charters

Yacht Club road (Long Street), Knysna, Western Cape
Boat or Ferry · 3 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: Of course you cannot miss out on the sailing in Knysna and out through the knysna Heads, see some Marine life sip bubbles, eat oysters, sushi etc Life is good

Tenikwa Wildcat Experience is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

7. Tenikwa Wildcat Experience

7.6
Exhibit · 7 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: A wildcat Experience second to non! They are a wildcat rehabilitation centre, and spend lots of time with sick and injured animals, a very special visit indeed

Diepwalle Indigenous Forest is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: Go for a walk in the forest, its beautiful out there, many pic nic stops along the way, a special place is Valley of the Ferns!

Caffe Mario is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

9. Caffe Mario

7.8
17 Hedge St, Knysna, West Cape
Italian Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

Evelyn P.Evelyn Pepler: knysna's Legendary Pizzaria, you will always be greeted personally by either Genaro, his daughter Lindie, or Mike. Excellent every time, its the locals hangout even though its at the waterfront

Sirocco is one of A local’s guide: 48 hours in Knysna, South Africa.

10. Sirocco

7.3
18 Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna, Western Cape
Mediterranean Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews