Knysna travel guide

Knysna Tourism | Knysna Guide

You're Going to Love Knysna

With a population of 63,106, Knysna is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa.

When to visit Knysna

Knysna in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 417
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knysna in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 417
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Knysna in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Knysna, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.

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How to Get to Knysna

Plane

Although Knysna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 27 km from Knysna.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Knysna using APM or Intercity Xpress.

Plane

Although Knysna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 27 km from Knysna.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Knysna using APM or Intercity Xpress.

Airports near Knysna

Airlines serving Knysna

Lufthansa
Good (4,581 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,404 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Cemair
Good (12 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (76 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Knysna

From 5-star hotels such as the Kanonkop Guest House to great affordable options like the Under Milkwood Resort, Knysna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 603 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Knysna

Most booked hotels in Knysna

aha The Rex Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 270+
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 437+
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 388+
Pezula Nature Retreat
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 623+
Knysna Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 172+

Hiring a car in Knysna

Expect to pay RM 6.41 per litre in Knysna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 76.85 and RM 102.47.

Expect to pay RM 6.41 per litre in Knysna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 76.85 and RM 102.47.