10 Things to do Adventurous in Knysna That You Shouldn't Miss

Knysna RIB Adventures is an Eco Adventure Company offering a combination of a high speed adventure & an eco adventure sea safari. Our typical trip includes a fun and informative cruise before exiting out to sea via the infamous Knysna Heads then slowing down to a comfortable speed and enjoy the scenery, pelagic & marine life covering 18-20 miles giving our customers the best chance to see our fantastic scenery & marine life. En route back we will show you the famous Featherbed Reserve as well as several interesting places along the estuarine.

Our sailing activities include offshore learn-to-sail adventures in Knysna as well as yachting skippers courses. Recommended for adventure seeking individuals, couples or family outings, corporate team building and offshore sailing training on the Garden Route, South Africa.

Our Knysna Ziplines have especially been designed and installed to enhance the natural beauty of the Kranshoek Sanparks picnic site. The ziplines are some of the longest you will experience and certainly not for someone with a fear of heights. Extremely long cables crisscross the gorge at the picnic site and with heights of over 200 meters, ensuring it will be a memorable experience

The FlyTime Paragliding team offers you the chance to experience the Garden Route from above. Our Tandem Paragliding Adventures are available daily, from R 850.00, in-flight footage to capture each moment is an optional addition. If flying yourself is more your style - Our team of qualified instructors offer both introduction courses (2-3 days) of solo paragliding and Full basic license courses. Tours, pilot guidance and equipment sales are also available from our website. Based in Sedgefield, the heart of the Garden Route, you can find us paragliding daily from locations between Wilderness, Sedgefield and Knysna. Come fly with us!

Welcome! We specialise in making memories and taking care of the planet at the same time. We Rock the Route! Join us on a road trip, day trip or Wine Tour, band tour and experience the Garden Route the way the locals do... We believe that to truly experience any country, you need to get off the beaten track. Immerse yourself in the local cultures, old and new. Listen to LIVE local music, be adventurous. And that is exactly what we do! You’ll only find those authentic moments if you stop being a tourist. So leave the guide book in your backpack, join us on a road trip and let's talk to local people. Follow them on a hike to that hidden-spot, jump in the car and go to that secret beach for a breathtaking sunset and listen to their stories of what the Garden Route is all about…

The Knysna Elephant Park (est. 1994) was the first facility in South Africa to house and care for orphaned African elephants. Over the last 25 years, the park has cared for and raised more than 40 elephants. These animals include relocated animals, orphaned calves, elephants rescued from culls and ex-circus animals. Some have become part of the resident herd, others have moved onto other reserves and facilities in the Western and Eastern Cape, depending on their personalities, bonds with other animals and welfare needs. The present KEP herd numbers ten – the largest domesticated matriarchal herd in the country. Our style of management offers guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with our elephants, on elephant terms. Responsible and educational interactions allow guests to appreciate the awe-inspiring presence of these animals, but still give the elephants the space and freedom to choose where they want to move, what they want to eat and who they want to interact with.

Discover Knysna , Knysna's only permitted close encounter whale watching operation, skilfully showcases whales & dolphins during their tours. Their highly competent skippers possess in-depth knowledge of this dynamic marine environment, ensuring an enlightening experience. Ocean Odyssey's Marine Eco Tour serves to highlight both the geological characteristics and the biodiversity of Knysna's estuarine and marine environment. Tours include various historical and cultural anecdotal tales of the area as well as information about the wonderful web of life that exists above and beneath the surface of this watery world. The tour is designed for both holiday revellers and nature enthusiasts alike and memorable experience for all!

Garden Route Fishing Adventures offers offshore reef fishing adventures from Knysna, South Africa. For the past 30 years, these activities remain highly recommended fun family outings or for all angling enthusiasts over 12 yrs visiting the Garden Route in South Africa.

Relatively short walk, only 3.6km. The hills and descents are very steep. Be sure to take your camera and eats because when you reach the Homtini River the rewards are satisfying and you will want to spend some time there. The waters of the river are very refreshing and is a great idea to take your swim wear for a dip in the summer.