Knysna
Knysna, the Garden Route's lagoon town, is Timeline Travel's overnight base for exploring South Africa's southern coast — a lagoon cruise to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, a day trip inland to the limestone Cango Caves, and a light lunch at an ostrich farm in nearby Oudtshoorn, all reached along the scenic mountain passes from Cape Town.
Things to Do
Featherbed Nature Reserve lagoon cruise
A cruise across the Knysna lagoon followed by a trailer ride to the Western Head for panoramic views, with lunch under the milkwood trees.
Cango Caves day trip
A guided tour of the spectacular limestone caverns near Oudtshoorn, the Garden Route's ostrich capital.
Ostrich farm visit
A tour and light lunch at an Oudtshoorn ostrich farm.
Explore the town at leisure
Free time around Knysna's harbour-front lagoon setting.
Travel Information
Knysna is reached via the scenic passes from Cape Town and usually held for two nights, appearing on both the 10-Day Cape Town, Garden Route and Sun City tour and the 11-Day Kenya and South Africa combination. Most itineraries then fly back out from George rather than reversing the whole road route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garden Route a full road trip in both directions?
No — Timeline Travel's Garden Route itineraries combine a scenic road transfer from Cape Town with a return flight from George, so you're not committed to driving the whole route both ways.
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