Knysna lagoon

The mist gently parts, split by a sky so blue it almost hurts. Reflecting it’s piercing blue and silver light, the ocean water is like silk. Oceans of silk lapping up against the hulls of our catamaran as the day breaks on the Knysna Heads. I’ve never seen skies like these. Never known a place that feels quite like this.

The Knysna Heads

places to sleep in heaven on earth.

Leisure Isle tells the story of Knysna. Linked to the mainland by a narrow causeway. Here is a mixture of the old and the new, reflecting its long history and the changes that have taken place in the town. And I suppose the affluence of its residents. Large holiday mansions and villas sit comfortably alongside modest seaside cottages and suburban houses.

Leisure Island is a village and home to many long time residents. There is an art gallery, restaurant and deli, a small boat harbour and its own nature reserve offering excellant bird-watching and a way of life that is the envy of many a visitor.

Bollard beach and the Green Hole are popular beaches which offer safe swimming for children and at low tide it is possible to walk amble across to the Heads. There are a number of B&B’s, Guest Lodges and self catering apartments to choose from and amongst them are:

African Breeze is situated in a quiet circle, a minute’s walk from the Knysna lagoon. It is a luxury guesthouse offering DStv and WIFI, ensuite bathrooms with separate entrances and views of the garden & swimming pool areas. They provide bicycles and canoes to explore the island.

Monk’s Holiday Park.

Set at the edge of the Knysna lagoon, this place has been here practically forever. The grounds are well kept and the park feels very natural and relaxed. I had a seriously enjoyable couple of weeks here.
Perfectly situated about halfway between the town of Knysna itself and the Heads, which is of course where one might go for a swim, a nature walk or a great meal.

Comfortably appointed chalets and sweet little caravans are available as well as Caravan stands. Monks is an old favourite with South Africans and international travellers alike.

There is nothing to compare with the peace and tranquillity of a lazy Saturday afternoon under the cool trees in Monk’s Holiday Park. Take a swim in the pool or stroll out to leisure island to swim in the rejuvenating waters of the Knysna lagoon.

Monk’s is a family owned and run business which probably accounts for the friendly welcoming manner of not only the family but also their staff who were polite and unobtrusive.

I would certainly recommend Monk’s Holiday Park for a delightful stay in Knysna.
Take a look at the pictures and you get the idea.

To book call 044 382 2609 or (+27) 84512 7471

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Caravan parks and camping sites

Garden Route tour operators and service providers

What does the Garden Route offer in the way of surfing andaction adventure travel?

Situated on the banks of the Goukamma River in Knysna, the Blackwaters River Lodge offers tourists and travellers unique three star Country Guest House accommodation. Surrounded by several hectares of beautifully kept gardens and indigenous forest, this is what the Garden Route should be all about. Provide bed & breakfast with self catering options as well as  canoeing , a swimming pool, a nine hole par 3 Mashie golf course and some of the best bird watching in the area. Over 100 species have been identified from the Lodge.

Lake Superior Backpackers situated on the main road provides en-suite budget accommodation in Knysna.  Offering easy  access to town and well organised tours to local attractions.