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    Knysna Lagoon

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    #7 of 82 things to do in Knysna
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    The coast of the city, Knysna 6571, South Africa
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    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

    Thank Ingrid H
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    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

    Thank Newz888
    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!

    Thank thehungrytraveller10
    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.

    Thank kdgarlipp
    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.

    Thank Garethzimbo
    Reviewed 14 April 2018
    Excellent views

    Excellent views of Knysna lake, absolutely scenic. One can relax and enjoy the lagoon, and many restaurants to chose from

    Thank DevanMoodly
    Reviewed 13 April 2018
    A lovely, leisurely cruise across the lagoon

    A lunchtime, leisurely cruise on the MV John Benn. Well worth doing which take you up to mouth of the lagoon. On previous visits I have seen dolphins in the lagoon but not on this occasion.

    Thank davidevanwilliams
    Reviewed 9 April 2018
    What an experience

    Travelling to this destination was a bit far especially if you coming from Cape Town but its all worth it. The People and surrounding areas are worth exploring and I will be coming to visit soon again.

    Thank KieranNeilEwers
    Reviewed 5 April 2018 via mobile
    The second biggest estuary in South Africa

    The lagoon is actually an estuary and the second biggest after St Lucia in KZN. It is well worth a visit either with a private boat or paddle steamer.

    Thank Mike_G6308
    Reviewed 2 April 2018
    Lovely lagoon, shame about all the development

    The lagoon itself is lovely, but of course it has become a tourism magnet, with hundreds of holiday homes on Thesen Island and round most of the lagoon.

    Thank David M
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    Did not stay on the boat and the water in June did not feel inviting for swimming.
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