Knysna Lagoon
Knysna Lagoon
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Katherine
Manchester, UK520 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
The Lagoon is lovely and how the water travels to the heads is picturesque.
We had to drive round around a few times and this view never got old. It was lovely just to sit back and enjoy the views from our hotel bar.
There are plenty of boats for hire if you wanted to travel on the lagoon.
We had to drive round around a few times and this view never got old. It was lovely just to sit back and enjoy the views from our hotel bar.
There are plenty of boats for hire if you wanted to travel on the lagoon.
Written 11 November 2023
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Christie E
Bloemfontein, South Africa150 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
If you want to explore open water swimming that is still a little protected just go out for a swim in the lagoon. Contact Knysna Yacht Club to get details of the swimming club. The tides and wind makes for interesting experiences every time you go. Water is shallow on the side so even if you are not used to open water swimming you will be able to stand up close to shore and save yourself.
Written 11 November 2022
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JBLEROUX
Cape Town Central, South Africa183 contributions
Feb 2020
I have been visiting this lagoon from childhood days and it never dissapoints.This is a must visit for foreigners.
Written 9 March 2020
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Lisa
Toronto, Canada306 contributions
Feb 2020
Pretty lagoon. You'll find restaurants so you can eat and look over the lagoon, or take a stroll to soak in the serenity
Written 4 February 2020
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Sameykarols
Johannesburg, South Africa1 contribution
Sept 2018 • Family
We ordered chips for our kids only to realise that they fry the chips in the same oil as bacon n other meats.we only eat halaal. So we told them not to serve it because we wont be able to eat it. Nevertheless we paid for it. Zanele was very rude and unaccommadating as she didnt understand out situation. We then gave our kids a packet of crisp to eat. Zanele came to our table and said since we paid for the chips and didnt eat it only the children can eat the crisp. I found that very weird but agreed as long as my children could eat. Zanele kept giving us side looks and watching if we were eating the crisp(which we weren't). My one child always makes us laugh by doing silly things so she at the point was eating the crisp with her mouth open. Zanela started shaking her head as if its something major. I mean its a small child 3 years of age. After the pettiness over chips im sorry i will never go on that boat again and will convince family and others not to do so again as we are muslim and cannot consume pork. The whole trip was just miserable after the incident. And it wasnt cheap at all. Please if you are muslim do not go on this cruise!
Written 10 September 2018
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stephen s
Bedfordshire, UK83 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
The Knysna lagoon is a lovely place to visit, stunning scenery and a nice laid-back vibe. We drove there en route to Plettenberg Bay and enjoyed a low-key lunch at a Tapas bar on Thesen Island, such a relaxing place to wander around for a couple of hours. We didn't really explore Knysna itself too much, but it really seemed a glorious place to expereince.
Written 27 February 2018
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HazelHampshireUK
Phuket, Thailand81 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Plenty of free parking in this quiet spot in the middle of the harbour area. Good for fishing and watching the ferries. Good lunch stop at Oyster bar.
Written 25 February 2018
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LadyPatricia
Shrewsbury, UK58 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
Worth a visit, cross the causeway. walk or drive around the island and see the beautiful houses and lagoon views.
Written 28 January 2018
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Tyrone
The Netherlands17 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Beautiful lagoon with easy access from multiple places. Plenty of fisherman. Lots of restaurants over looking the view.
Written 2 December 2015
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740martiens
Veldhoven, The Netherlands5 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
We took the catamaran across the lagoon into the Indian Ocean. This every person should do this! Wonderful crew! The did all they could to make us, passengers, happy. I have no words for what we expereinced that afternoon.
Written 11 November 2015
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Hi, has anyone stayed on the houseboats on the lagoon? Can you swim in it? No-one seems to on the pics....
Thanks
Written 4 November 2017
Did not stay on the boat and the water in June did not feel inviting for swimming.
Written 11 November 2017
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