Knysna travel guide

Knysna Tourism | Knysna Guide

You're Going to Love Knysna

With a population of 63.106, Knysna is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Knysna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Knysna

Knysna in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 305
1 night at 3-star hotel
Knysna in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 305
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Knysna in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 11 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Knysna, with an average rainfall of 9 mm.

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How to Get to Knysna

Plane

Although Knysna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 27 km from Knysna. The shortest flight to Knysna from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 26h 20m.

Bus

APM operates bus routes to Knysna.

Plane

Although Knysna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ), which is located 27 km from Knysna. The shortest flight to Knysna from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 26h 20m.

Bus

APM operates bus routes to Knysna.

Airports near Knysna

Airlines serving Knysna

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (74 reviews)
Cemair
Good (13 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)

Where to stay in Knysna

From 5-star hotels such as the Kanonkop House to great affordable options like the Under Milkwood Resort, Knysna offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 448 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Knysna

Most booked hotels in Knysna

aha The Rex Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 311+
Premier Resort The Moorings, Knysna
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 296+
Pezula Nature Retreat
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 387+

Hiring a car in Knysna

Expect to pay AED 4.74 per litre in Knysna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 56.85 and AED 75.80.

Expect to pay AED 4.74 per litre in Knysna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 56.85 and AED 75.80.