Popular places to visit
Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Buffalo Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Goukamma Nature and Marine Reserve
See some of the Western Cape’s wonderful wildlife in a coastal nature reserve that combines the flora and fauna of both the ocean and the land.
Things to do
Knysna: Scenic Cruise Aboard a Luxury Lounge Cruiser
Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park
Top hotels in Paradise
Roseroc Boutique Guest House
Kevin and Cornell were the perfect hosts. Room was great as was the bed. Each evening we came back to a glass of port and some fruit…lovely touch.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2025
Hide Away Guest House
Staff were super nice place has great views very clean.
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
South Villa Guesthouse & Garden
We had an amazing visit to South Villa Guesthouse. Christa and Hentie went above and beyond to make our stay special. So many special little touches. They truly love the area and gave us a great recommendation for dinner as well. So pleasant speaking with them. We felt like we were staying in their ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2025
Villa Afrikana Guest Suites
Best welcoming team ever. Champagne and strawberries, afternoon tea with cake and cookies, breakfast served in the room. Balcony with a wonderful view of the bay....
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Overmeer Guest House
Super friendly hosts. Great facilities. All round top notch.
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025
Lagoon Lodge
Freindly welcome. Nice outlook. Comfortable bed. Convenient location to get back on the highway for an early start.
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Paradise
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Thesen Island
If you're spending some time in Thesen Island, Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
