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Knysna Lagoon

585 Reviews

#7 of 87 things to do in Knysna

Nature & Parks, Bodies of Water

The coast of the city, Knysna 6571, South Africa

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Knysna Lagoon 1.5-hour Sightseeing Boat Cruise

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The coast of the city, Knysna 6571, South Africa

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Knysna Lagoon 1.5-hour Sightseeing Boat Cruise

from US$53,90

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3-Hour Knysna Village Cycle Tour

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Half-Day Knysna Village Cycle Tour

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Sameykarols

Johannesburg, South Africa

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Staff have bad attitudes

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...More

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David M

Cambridge, United Kingdom

1165430

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Lovely bay - some parts quite crowded and over-built

Difficult to review the lagoon as a whole, there are a couple of modern developments built right out into it, but despite that it is a lovely place to visit.

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Monique K

Luxembourg District, Luxembourg

325

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Tranquil and beautiful

The lagoon is so peaceful and quiet in winter, and dueing the weekends people were having pic nics and braais along George Rex avenue. The surrounding houses are beautiful as welll.

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FarAway657958

Reviewed 7 August 2018

Always a treat

Knysna lagoon is always a treat to visit. Beautiful views all around Knysna from the lagoon. Loads to do for the different age groups we had with us. Wonderful to rent canoes and explore all the corners. We felt safe and will be back in...More

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s0undman

Swansea, United Kingdom

14749

Reviewed 31 July 2018

A beautiful body of water

We went for a cruise on the lagoon and saw the beautiful surrounding land. The entrance to the lagoon was very rough with waves breaking over the rocks

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Ingrid H

Knysna, South Africa

Reviewed 17 July 2018

Fabulous winter day spent at the beach with friends.

Knysna Lagoon is a vast area of water. We spent the day at Bollard Beach, on Leisure Isle. What a fabulous day the children had, it was unusually warm for winter, and they had a blast. Take note that there are no public amenities here,...More

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Newz888

Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom

6534

Reviewed 14 July 2018

A beautiful lagoon

We went on the John Benn cruise boat for a two hour sunset 'cruise'. The views were lovely, but the boat less so; it is old and dated. As soon as we started, people started ordering their supper and we were surrounded by the smell...More

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thehungrytraveller10

Windhoek, Namibia

40362

Reviewed 7 May 2018 via mobile

Beautifull....

This lagoon is breathtaking! Any time of the day, any season of the year, it is always a sight to behold!

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kdgarlipp

Pretoria, South Africa

811143

Reviewed 17 April 2018

Relaxing trip

Sailing on the lagoon, whether by Catamaran, steamboot or the John Benn is a relaxing roughly 2 hour sail on a relatively smooth lagoon to the heads and back.

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Garethzimbo

Harare, Zimbabwe

526

Reviewed 14 April 2018 via mobile

Gorgeous bit of south Africa

The lagoon is a V friendly place to visit with small to no waves and stunning views. Leisure island beaches are small but great for small kids and families. Water sports are V safe here and there are Restaurants all around to enjoy and eat.