Knysna

Knysna is a town situated within the Western Cape province of South Africa and is part of the sought-after Garden Route. The lush and leafy town offers a family-friendly appeal with gorgeous views of the waterfront and a variety of property types including apartments, townhouses and freestanding homes, making it an ideal place to live for anyone of all ages.

A brief history of the area

Archaeological discoveries in Knysna, including forty fossilised hominid footprints dating back approximately 90,000 years, provide evidence that humans have been living in the area for more than 300,000 years. The first inhabitants were the San Hunter-gatherer peoples who lived in most of Southern Africa during the Paleolithic era. Over time, these people were displaced and assimilated by the Khoekhoe peoples who migrated southward.

Distance from key points

Knysna residents looking to reach George Airport can do so in approximately 56 minutes (70 km) via the N2 and Knysna Airfield is a 20-minute drive (20,3 km) via the N2 as well. Knysna Central is three minutes away via Gray Street.

Climate

In Knysna, the summers are warm and dry, the winters are long and cool, and it is mostly clear year-round. The average temperature in Knysna reaches around 34 °C with an average annual rainfall of 674 mm.

Schools in the area

Knysna offers some great schools that have families flocking to the area to enrol their kids. The top schools worth looking into include Riverwood Primary School, Knysna Primary School, Knysna High School, Oakhill School and Knysna Montessori School.

Healthcare in the area

Life Knysna Private Hospital is only an 11-minute drive and is known for the exceptional care and service it provides.

Should your furry loved ones be in need of medical attention you could take them to Knysna Veterinary Clinic, BlackWaters Veterinary Hospital or George Rex Veterinary Clinic.

Shopping centres

For all your retail therapy needs, whether you are looking to buy clothing, home decor, electronics, jewellery or just some groceries, you will find everything you need at Knysna Mall, Woodmill Lane Shopping Centre, Woodmill Walk, Oaks on Main or Knysna Waterfront.

Restaurants

Whenever you don't feel like cooking or just feel like being wined and dined, you will want to check out O Pescador Restaurant Knysna, Blend Country Restaurant & Pub, Anchorage Restaurant CC, Olde's Restaurant, Caffe Mario, Bosun's Arms, Chatters, 34 Degrees South, Knysna Social Eatery, Royal Siam Thai Knysna, Cruise Café and Sirocco.

Special attractions

Knysna is home to some amazing attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring. The top three attractions are listed below.

Ocean Sailing Charters offers unique scenic nature tours the whole family will enjoy.

The Steenbok Nature Reserve is the perfect place to take your dog for a walk or take a stroll with the family through a beautifully landscaped nature reserve.

You could brush up on some of Knysna's history when visiting the Old Gaol which is a historical site within the area.

Make Knysna your home. Let it be your story.

Knysna is a beautiful suburb that offers residents vacation-style living with stunning coastal views within lush greenery. Seeff has a wide range of properties within Knysna for you to choose from whether you're looking to purchase a property or rent a home, so contact one of our property practitioners today.