Knysna is a town with 76,150 inhabitants in the Western Cape province of South Africa. and is one of the destinations on the loosely defined Garden Route tourist route. It is situated 60 kilometres east of the city of George on the N2 highway, and 33 kilometres west of the Plettenberg Bay on the same road.
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Why is Knysna so famous?
Knysna is a popular vacation town. It is called the “jewel of the Garden Route.” It is known for its oysters and its wooden furniture. Many visitors enjoy the area’s beaches, lagoon, and forest. The Knysna lagoon, or estuary, is located where the Knysna River meets the sea.
Is Knysna in Cape Town?
Knysna is situated 160 miles (260 kilometers) west of Port Elizabeth and 300 miles (480 kilometers) east of Cape Town.
What province does Knysna fall under?
Western Cape
Knysna Local Municipality
| Knysna | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 34°00′S 23°00′E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Western Cape |
| District | Garden Route |
What areas are near Knysna?
The Knysna area consists of Knysna, Sedgefield, Brenton, Noetzie, Rheenendal, Belvidere and Buffalo Bay. Indigenous forests, fynbos, lakes, rivers, mountains and beautiful coastlines combined with a moderate climate make the Knysna area a natural Eden.