Knysna Honeymoon Packages

Knysna has a beauty that captivates travelers from far and wide. The charming Knysna lagoon dominates the landscape with its brilliant blue water and the Knysna Heads catch the eye with dense green forests. The weather is temperate with warm winters and mild summers. The city’s atmosphere is perfect for celebrating love. Begin your morning with breakfast with the elephants or a swim in the river. Spend your day lounging at the beach or take your partner for exploring nature parks in the city. Knysna has a colourful city life full of celebrations. Enjoy the local festivals or sneak away in a yacht for some quality time. You can cycle around the city discovering its history through the galleries and museums and relish some delicious oysters which are a speciality of Knysna.

The water bodies are the pride of Knysna and home of colourful fish and tiny seahorses. Dive or snorkel with your spouse and explore marine life and take tours to share the experience of waving at the whales and dolphins. A honeymoon is all about strengthening the bond and making memories and Knysna makes it possible with its secluded environment and surrounding beauty.

How to reach

Since Knysna does not have its own airport, you would have to fly to the nearest international airport which is in Cape Town. You can find several indirect flights between India and Cape town with 1 or 2 stops and a duration of 16 hours or a day. After reaching Cape Town airport, you can continue either by road or by air. The road distance between Cape Town and Knysna is 488 kilometres which can be covered in taxis or bus service to Knysna via N2 route. You can also board a plane to George Airport and then take a 54 minutes drive to Knysna.

Best time for planning Knysna honeymoon

Summers

Knysna is known for its pleasant climate all year round. Summers here are not extreme as temperatures stay below 30 °C. They last from October till March and are perfect for enjoying the water activities like boating, fishing, cruises etc. and lazing at the beaches.

Winters

Winters in Knysna are cold yet warm. The days experience bright sun while the nights can get chilly. The temperature remains between 17 °C to 10 °C. Locals and tourists love this year as it is the season of festivals and whale sightings. Hiking through the forests and mountains is also loved by tourists during winters.

Places to visit with Knysna honeymoon packages

Knysna Elephant Park:

Treat your partner to the grandeur of elephants at the Knysna Elephant Park. You can go on walks with these animals while they go on with their routine life. The park has a lodge for sleepovers and also offers breakfast while overlooking the herd of elephants.

Featherbed Nature Reserve:

A privately owned land of natural exquisiteness, Featherbed Nature Reserve is located on the western cliff of the Knysna Heads. With guided tours, you can see rare and endemic varieties of flora and fauna of the area. The Reserve also has many viewpoints offering mesmerizing views of the surrounding landscapes.

Knysna Heads:

Take a trip to the beautiful sandstone cliffs called the Knysna Head for a fantastic time with your beloved. The eastern side is perfect for enjoying beautiful views and beaches and is easily accessible. The western side has the Featherbed Nature Reserve and can be reached only by ferry.

Bollard Beach:

Enjoy a relaxing time with your spouse at the Bollard Beach in Leisure Island. The beach is picture-perfect with warm and shallow water which is best for swimming. You can also spend some quality time by having a picnic or cruising the water in a yacht.

Thesen Islands:

Thesen Islands are a group of 19 artificial islands which are connected by bridges. The area is a pleasure to the eyes and has beautiful accommodations carrying a colonial charm. The area is lined with fine restaurants where you can have a romantic dinner with your partner or enjoy the sunset by the water.