Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
Knysna
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
City Guide
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IN A NUTSHELL
Visit Knysna with Children
Knysna, in South Africa makes for a perfect family holiday! Knysna offers a combination of exceptional weather, a variety of activities suitable for kids of all ages, and a plethora of accommodation choices. Visiting Knysna with children will surely be a memorable one! Imagine rock pools waiting to be explored, safe and inviting beaches, opportunities for forest adventures, and playful moments by the river. If you time your visit right, you can partake in fantastic family-oriented events such as the Knysna Oyster Festival, the Eden Kite Festival, and many more. Visiting Knysna with children will be a fantastic opportunity to discover its natural beauty and all it has to offer too.
This family-friendly travel guide has been curated in collaboration with Visit Knysna.
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The Best Time to Visit Knysna with Children
Summer offers warm and sunny weather, making it perfect for beach activities, water sports, and boat cruises. The peak season in Knysna occurs during the summer months of December and January when many tourists flock to enjoy the warm weather and abundant outdoor activities.
You can visit Knysna with children during any time of the year, depending if you enjoy a peaceful retreat during the winter months, or a bustling holiday destination during the summer.
Must Dos When in Knysna with Children
Visit local markets
A walk in the Knysna Forest
Viewing the Knysna Seahorses
Shopping at Knysna Waterfront
Visit the Knysna Heads Viewpoint
A sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon
Sun tanning at one the stunning beaches
How to Get to Knysna with Children
By Air
Fly into one of the local Airports: George Airport and Plettenberg Bay Airport.
By Car
You can also drive to Knysna by car.
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LOCATION
Hotels in Knysna
Our Top Family-Friendly Hotels & Resorts in Knysna
Simola Hotel ****
Pezula Hotel ****
Lake Pleasant Resort ****
Swartvlei Equestrian Estate ***
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Activities for children ages 0-5
Tiring our babies and toddlers whilst they absorb all that is around them.
Buffalo Bay
Bollard Bay Beach
Play area at Tapas & Oysters, Thesen Island
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Activities for older children
Keeping the older kids happy, entertained, and reducing the amount of times they ask for a screen or complain about being bored.
Pledge Nature Reserve
Garden Route Trail Park pump track
Knysna Pirate Ship Boat Cruise
Sand boarding at Brenton on Sea
Short walk at Garden of Eden
Knysna Scootours in the Knysna Forest
Short walk at Jubilee Creek Nature Reserve
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Parks & Playgrounds
Parks & Nature Reserves in Knysna
The Garden Route National Park
Indoor Play Areas in Kynsna
Playgrounds in Knysna
Belvidere Estate, Knysna
Chlidren Playground, Old Place
FOOD
Family-friendly cafés & restaurants in Knysna
Our Top Cafés & Restaurants When in Knysna with Children
TRANSPORTATION
How to Get Around Knysna with Children
The best way to get around Knysna with children is by renting a car.
You can also use shuttle/taxi from the airport.
Discover more about the transport available in Knysna.
TOYS
Toy Shops & Children Shops in Knysna
Insider Tips
Bollard Bay Beach
Bollard Bay Beach is a very safe beach for families with young children. There is plenty of shallow water for children to splash around in. At a low tide, you can walk for hours on the beach, build sandcastles, and play in the water puddles.
What to Pack
Take a day pack, good walking shoes, t-shirts, shorts, jeans, sunhat, swimming costume, sunglasses, sunscreen and flip flops. Rain gear is needed during the wet season.
Plan a Week Trip
When visiting Knysna with children, stay for a week to allow for resting time in between activities.
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