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What to do and see in Knysna, Western Cape: The Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers
Knysna stands out on South Africa's famed Garden Route thanks to the sandstone cliffs that dramatically separate its tranquil lagoon from the pounding surf of the Indian Ocean. It's also home to the country's largest indigenous forest. Hop aboard a ferry for a ride through the scenic highlights. The Millwood Mines at Jubilee Creek, site of a major gold rush in 1885, provide a picturesque spot for a picnic. Be sure to try some local oysters during the renowned annual festival.
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1. Knysna RIB Adventures
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5.0 based on 306 reviews
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.
2. Southern Yachting Academy
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5.0 based on 78 reviews
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.
3. FlyTime Paragliding South Africa
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5.0 based on 211 reviews
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!
4. Garden Route (Tsitsikamma, Knysna, Wilderness) National Park
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Reviewed By katied953 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Incredible scenery, so much to do around here, walking, kayaking, bungee jump, waterfalls. Keep an eye out for all the wildlife as well!
5. Drupkelders Hiking Trail
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4.5 based on 56 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 22sophie1 - Knysna, South Africa
If you’re wondering where to go to get the best Knysna experience, Dripkelders is the place to go to! A beautiful hike down to the beautiful fresh waters of Knysna, complete with waterfalls and the most thrilling energy from nature.
6. Prince Alfred Pass
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4.5 based on 193 reviews
Built by Thomas Bain in the 1860s, the Prince Alfred Pass (R339) is a dirt/gravel mountain pass between Knysna/Plettenberg Bay and Avontuur/Uniondale. It is a scenic route with spectacular views and interesting flora. Please note that this is not a shortcut from the Langkloof to Knysna/Plettenberg Bay. Having been built about 150 years ago, parts of this historic pass is very winding and narrow. In some areas, the surface of the road is eroded and there are potholes along the way.
Reviewed By MountainPassJimny
What a beautiful experience!! Don't be in a hurry when driving the Prince Alfred Pass. Close your eyes to hear voices, axes, trees falling, 'big foot' as told in Dalene Matthee's books, "Circles in the forest", and "Fiela's child"......... There were a few bumpy spots, though nothing to the extent that I thought my little Jimny wouldn't be able to handle it. The local people seem to speed quite a bit. Keep far left, go slow & enjoy the view.
7. Cloud 9 Lookout
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By lenerdl2018
It was on my bucket list and I was not disappointed.Struggled a bit with finding the road but not too serious. Marker boards would help a lot. Taking off and landing was safe. The trip was worth every cent. Will do it again and again. Make sure you purchase the video as it needs to be viewed again and again.
