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Knysna’s name - pronounced Nysna - was probably derived from the Hottentot word Xthuys Xna, which means the place where the wood is. It was a description of the Knysna River that meanders through the thick indigenous forest and through deep and often inaccessible gorges before it finally flows into the lagoon. Knysna nestles on the banks of a beautiful lagoon in the heart of the ‘Garden Route’ of South Africa. It is surrounded by a natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches, making it a real natural wonderland. It offers many activities and attractions of a wide variety the most well known attraction being the Heads - two great sandstone cliffs guarding the mouth of the lagoon which connects the estuary with the sea. A lookout has been erected on the Eastern Heads commanding spectacular views of the lagoon. Knysna is a vibrant town, buzzing with creativity and energy, and the pulse of good music. It's a place where you can enjoy the atmosphere of street cafes, while watching the world go by. Knysna is home to a host of wildlife species, like dolphins, seals and whales.as well as the Knysna seahorse, Knysna dwarf chameleon, the Brenton Blue butterfly, the pansy shell, the brilliantly colored Knysna Loerie, a plethora of waterfowl and forest birds. It is only five hours drive from Cape Town and two and a half hours drive from Port Elizabeth.

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Featured Property in Knysna, Garden Route HOUSE - MANSION
ZAR 11,900,000
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Heads Mansion OR Potential Boutique Hotel - SOLE MANDATE
Imposing 3 storey family house on a double level stand (sub division approved) with awesome Lagoon and Outeniqua mountain views. Recently renovated, this mansion stands proud on the Heads with no less than 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and large spacious living areas with pool, plus top quality finishes. The entertainment facilities are everything you’d expect for a modern lifestyle. Wonderful potential Boutique Hotel opportunity with easy access, high visibility and ample parking.

Deborah Scott 0)72 731 8188
Office +27 (0)44 384 0100

KNYSNA PROPERTY

Knysna offers a variety of lifestyle estates and living from the Castles on Knoetzie beach situated in a nature reserve, Leisure Isle on the edge of the Knysna lagoon, Thesen Islands a secure estate surrounded by waterways and canals, Sparrebosch on Pezula Golf course, Pezula Private Estate is situated in a private secure estate surrounded by nature and views of the coastal forest and the crashing waves of the Indian ocean. The Knysna Quays in the Knysna waterfront which makes for easy living and close to all amenities. Knysna also offers a variety of other areas for living or investment opportunities such as apartments, vacant land and commercial properties.

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KNYSNA SURROUNDING AREAS: GREAT PLACES TO OWN A STUNNING PROPERTY

Knysna is a stone’s throw away from Plettenberg Bay which is a 30 minute drive to wonderful beaches and a variety of shops and restaurants overlooking the ocean. George which offers the mall and other shops and has the nearest airport which is a mere 40 minutes drive.

Beautiful Beaches just a stones throw away from Knysna, Garden Route

KNYSNA FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras
In the month of May
It started 7 years ago and you are invited! For those who do not know – it is the first and only Mardi Gras on the African Continent and the biggest and most fabulous 4 day party in the country.

Oysters from the Oyster Festival, Knysna, Garden Route Knysna Oyster Festival
In the month of July
Make the most of the winter holidays and spend 10 glorious days of fitness, food and fun in the town where the world really is your oyster. The Knysna Oyster Festival is one of the country’s oldest festivals and boasts a jam-packed programme that includes sports, entertainment and 200 000 oysters. More than 80 events that range from super-popular sport challenges to elegant evenings of wining and dining all of this drawing many visitors to the beautiful Garden Route town.

Rastafarian Earth Festival
In the month of July
Judah`s Square is the venue for the annual Rastafarian Earth Festival. The festivities kick off with a big celebration after which Judah Square will be a hive of continuous activities with live bands and ceremonies.

Food from Gastronomica, Knysna, Garden Route Gastronomica
In the month of the September
Food with integrity - Fresh on a plate. There are great festivals all over the world... Gastronomica is the only one ahead of the rest.

SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN KNYSNA: GET ACTIVE

Activities to do in Knysna, Garden Route Canoeing - Many waterways in the area are restricted to non-motorised craft, giving ample opportunity for canoeing on the Knysna lagoon, Knysna River or Goukamma River.

Abseiling - Knysna has incredible scenery and what better way to experience it than abseiling the cliffs at the Heads or through a waterfall in the Harkerville forest.

Diving - Diving along the Knysna coastline is a great experience. You will see many colours and coral reefs, Nudibranchs, sea spiders, Toothed decorator crabs, colourful corals, fish and sharks and many more. Reef dives, shore dives and wreck dives are offered by local dive companies.

Fishing - Knysna provides a wealth of opportunities for the keen fisherman: fly-fishing, rock and surf fishing, deep sea fishing, bass and trout fishing. The most common fish caught in the area are steenbras, grunter and leervis.

Hiking Trails - The Garden Route features some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world, through forest, fynbos and along its pristine coastline. Many trails offer accommodation in overnight huts. The most famous of these are the Outeniqua Trail, the Harkerville Trail, the Otter Trail and the Tsitsikamma Trail. There are also many great walks you can do in the Knysna Forest.

Horse Riding - Enjoy the Knysna forest on horseback; there are trails in the Harkerville area. Several stables in the area provide guided outrides.

Cycling and Mountain Biking - Knysna offers cyclists some great mountain bike trails.
These cycle routes consist of a choice of difficulty grades. Many of the cycling routes include some single track riding.

Golf – Knysna has 3 golf clubs. Two of which are award winning golf courses with the most spectacular views.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES: KNYSNA COULD BE THE PLACE FOR YOU

Leisure Activities to do in Knysna, Eastern Cape There are various activities you can do in Knysna. Knysna is the outdoors persons Mecca with our moderate Mediterranean climate which allows year round outdoor enjoyment such as:
The Knysna Heads – The Knysna Heads offer panoramic views of the town and lagoon from various view sites. You can walk along the cliffs or just relax in a restaurant located on the waters edge whilst taking in the sunset and enjoy a glass of champagne and some oysters.
A ferry ride across the lagoon is a great way to see the heads and get a full view of the lagoon.
Beaches - The coast surrounding Knysna has some really stunning beaches to visit for the day such as Brenton-on-Sea, and Buffalo Bay, within Knysna itself you can visit our beaches on Leisure Isle, Coney Glen and Knoetzie with its estuary. For residents living and visiting Thesen Island there are various beaches for all the family and friends. The warm currents of the Indian Ocean make for pleasant sea temperatures all year round.
Whale and Dolphin Watching - The Knysna coastline is home to one of the highest diversity of marine mammals in the world - including whales and dolphins. During certain times of the year, sightings of the following can be had: Southern right whale, humpback whale, Bryde's whale, bottlenose dolphin, common dolphin and orca. The Knysna Heads as well as Brenton-on-Sea provide a wonderful opportunity for land based whale watching during whale season (July to November), or take a boat-trip to experience a closer encounter.

CLIMATE: PERFECT PLACE TO OWN A PROPERTY

Knysna’s temperate climate makes it the perfect all-year-round holiday destination. With its Mediterranean climate, summers are moderately hot and winters generally mild. The average summer temperature during the day is around 23 degrees. In the mid-winter days are often mild and warm around 18 degrees with crisp and cold nights. Rain falls all year round but mostly at night.

OVERVIEW OF KNYSNA

Knysna's colourful history spans the days of sailing ships, timber extraction and even a brief period of gold discovery. The vast, indigenous forests just outside Knysna became an invaluable source of timber for buildings, ships and wagons from the mid- 1700's onwards, and provided the historical background around which Knysna was built. The town’s streets and quaint, old buildings show its commercial past, while the rocky coast and deep, silent forests reflect the history of men with bows and arrows, ancient hunters, gatherers and nomads.

In 1876 a gold nugget weighing 17 penny-weight was found by Mr James Hooper in a river bed on his farm Ruigtevlei, who showed it to a government official Mr CF Osbourne. Work commenced in the Karatara River, and proved successful. This widely publicised find encouraged a number of fortune seekers to descend on the Millwood area.

A separate chapter in the history of Knysna needs to be dedicated to the inhabitants of the indigenous forest. These were the famous forest elephants and the lumberjacks who under extremely rough conditions felled the gigantic yellow woods, some of which were up to a thousand years old. The indigenous forests are protected these days and it is still possible to marvel at many of the gigantic trees. The fate of the elephants however seems sealed. At the beginning of the 20th century a large herd still existed, by the end of the 80s the Knysna forest elephants were however almost extinct.

Knysna has developed into a town with a booming tourist population and won numerous awards for being South Africa’s favourite town.
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The Garden Route offers a variety of lifestyles from properties for sale to properties for rental and Knysna as an area within the Garden Route offers a little something for everyone. Knysna is made up of residents that commute on a weekly basis between Cape Town and Johannesburg. Another large percentage of residents that we call “swallows” - travel between Overseas and Knysna during the winter months. Properties for sale range from Golf Estates to living on the waters edge. We also offer a large variety of properties to rent from families that would like properties for long term rentals to properties for short term rentals and holiday makers looking to enjoy our beautiful town of Knysna for the holidays.

KNYSNA MAIN STREET OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

34 Main Road, Cnr Main Road & Gray Street,Knysna, 6570 Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 5574 Fax: +27 (0) 44 382 2364	Ling Dobson Franchisee, GoldClub Agent Cell: +27 (0) 83 252 2112

	Petrusia Deacon GoldClub Agent Cell: +27 (0) 82 734 1373

	Eleanore Bouw-Spies Agent Cell: +27 (0) 72 872 5145

KNYSNA RENTALS MAIN STREET OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

34 Main Road, Cnr Main Road & Gray Street,Knysna, 6570 Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 5574 Fax: +27 (0) 44 382 2364	Tina Brown Rental Agent Cell: +27 (0) 83 284 0606

	Heather Rooy Rental Assistant Cell: +27 (0) 78 194 2168

KNYSNA LEISURE ISLE OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

Shop 3, Coral Isle, Knysna, 6570 Tel: +27 (0) 44 384 0100 Fax: +27 (0) 44 384 0099	Jennifer Niksch Agent Cell: +27 (0) 83 709 0932

	Deborah Scott Agent Cell: +27 (0) 72 731 8188

KNYSNA THESEN ISLANDS OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS

TH18, Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna, 6570 Tel: +27 (0) 44 382 1775 Fax: +27 (0) 44 382 1745	Amanda Stocks Agent Cell: +27 (0) 83 566 4488

	Donna Horwood Agent Cell: +27 (0) 71 819 5803

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