What's the best way to see Knysna Heads?

According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Knysna Heads: Knysna Heads & Lagoon Adventure Tour (From $34.34) 5 Day Garden Route and Addo Safari - Best of South Africa Small Group Tour (From $512.38) From Cape Town: 2-Nights, 3-Days Garden Route private tour (From $851.69) Knysna Dolphin Watching & Garden Route Coastline Experience (From $56.69) Garden Route & Wild Coast Tour From Cape Town to Durban - 7 day Tour (From $1,403.91)

What hotels are near Knysna Heads?

Hotels near Knysna Heads: (0.06 mi) Head Over Hills (0.11 mi) The Alexander Boutique Suites (0.10 mi) Glenview Heads Apartments (0.14 mi) Knysna Pearl View Guest House (0.17 mi) Headlands House View all hotels near Knysna Heads on Tripadvisor

What restaurants are near Knysna Heads?

Restaurants near Knysna Heads: (0.33 mi) East Head Cafe (0.20 mi) 2 Stories Restaurant (2.84 mi) Freshline Fisheries (0.44 mi) Salmon Restaurant & Bar (2.90 mi) The Drydock Food Co View all restaurants near Knysna Heads on Tripadvisor

What attractions are near Knysna Heads?

Attractions near Knysna Heads: (2.20 mi) Knysna Ziplines SA Forest Adventures (0.44 mi) Knysna African Arts and Craft Market (2.39 mi) Knysna Adventures (2.95 mi) Magic Lagoon Charters Knysna (2.54 mi) Brenton on Sea View all attractions near Knysna Heads on Tripadvisor

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By hiren parikh

“A majestic site must to visit”

Jul 2023

... ) that flank this remarkable place where the Knysna estuary meets the sea Indian Ocean 💪 :- architect hiren parikh

By Katie D

“Stunning”

Apr 2020

Some stunning views and great photo opportunities.

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42 within 3 miles

East Head Cafe

2,580

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Healthy • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options

2 Stories Restaurant

28

0.2 mi$$$$ • Steakhouse • Bar • Seafood

Salmon Restaurant & Bar

8

0.4 mi$$ - $$$

Nonna's Mediterranean Kitchen

65

0.9 mi$ • Italian • International • Mediterranean

Leisure Island Coffee Shop

1 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • Vegetarian Friendly

More at the Gallery

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0.9 miSpecialty Food Market • Pizza • Cafe • Sushi

Daniela`s at Leisure Isle Lodge

146

1.1 mi$$$$ • European • Vegetarian Friendly

Blend Country Restaurant & Pub

166

1.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Pizza • Vegetarian Friendly

Cafe Z

144

1.6 mi$$ - $$$ • International • Vegetarian Friendly

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22 within 6 miles

Knysna African Arts and Craft Market

27

0.4 miFlea & Street Markets

2.7 miBodies of Water

Featherbed Nature Reserve

1,163

Nature & Wildlife Areas

2.4 miSpeciality Museums

Knysna Gin Distillery

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Amy Laura
Cape Town Central, South Africa24 contributions
Breathtakingly beautiful views
GOSH! Breathtaking views of Knysna, crystal blue waters and and and. There really are no words to describe how stunning the view is from atop. We stumbled across The Viewpoint as it wasn't part of our itinerary, but I'm so glad we did! Traveling tip: Always have your swimwear on hand when you're on the coast 😂. If you look down from the top, you'll see Leisure Island - take a dip here for me, please? (because we didn't get to 🥲)
Visited March 2023
Traveled with friends
Written April 7, 2023
Sarah C
Ashtead, United Kingdom1,167 contributions
Stunning views
Gosh the views are stunning. And you also gain an appreciation of the power of nature with the waves crashing in and around the rocks. We drove up East Head and parked, wandering down part way, then drove back to take in the stunning scenery from sea level. The walks along the coastal edge are great too... especially in the beautiful sunshine
Visited November 2022
Traveled as a couple
Written October 31, 2023
Katherine
Manchester, United Kingdom273 contributions
Breath Taking Views
These views are breath taking, honestly colour of the water and the coast line is a most and can understand why it has so many reviews and is a must to do in Knysna. Its easy to walk round and only take a short amount of time. There is a little guesthouse open for drinks and food so you can sit and drink in the views of the lagoon.
Visited November 2023
Traveled as a couple
Written November 11, 2023

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Muhammed777

Johannesburg, South Africa301 contributions

Beautiful scenic views

Jan 2020 • Solo

The drive up to the view point is awesome in itself. There is a short walk to the viewing deck but once you there it's eye candy.

The views are really stunning and make for awesome pictures.

It gets very windy at times, not very suitable for rainy weather.

Written January 11, 2020

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Karen G

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Knysna Heads

Nov 2019

Absolutely the most breathe taking stunning views on the Garden Route. Make sure to have a beer or glass of Chardonnay to toast the beautiful setting. The Feather Bed resort is an awesome trip to take to enjoy this view.

Written March 6, 2020

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tanya d

Johannesburg, South Africa65 contributions

Views to die for !!

Oct 2021 • Family

We loved Knysna . I particularly loved the harbor town as it has good restaurants and lovely to walk around in the evenings as well. Knysna heads views are awesome couldn’t stop taking pics . The waterfront was also nice . Knysna is a great place to stay to see alll of the garden route

Written November 16, 2021

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Johanna

Port Elizabeth, South Africa15 contributions

Stunning view

Apr 2022 • Family

Best view a must to visit when you are in Knysna. Walk around and enjoy the view.
We drove up and enjoy the view from the top and then went down and walk around on the beach and read about the ship wreck from Germany. So beautifull

Written April 26, 2022

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Sarah C

Ashtead, UK1,167 contributions

Stunning views

Nov 2022 • Couples

Gosh the views are stunning. And you also gain an appreciation of the power of nature with the waves crashing in and around the rocks. We drove up East Head and parked, wandering down part way, then drove back to take in the stunning scenery from sea level. The walks along the coastal edge are great too... especially in the beautiful sunshine

Written October 31, 2023

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Hevsy

Egham, UK3,045 contributions

Fabulous

Feb 2020 • Couples

We visited here on a boat from the lagoon and went up to between the Heads. We then drove to the East Head and went to the café there. We visited the higher and lower sections and the views were amazing - loved the rugged coastline and crashing waves.

Written March 6, 2020

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Ty O

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia2 contributions

It is just amazing

Jan 2020 • Friends

Really deserve to visit. Lovely place and so
relaxing ❤️🇿🇦

It is better to visit at sun set time . You can take a quick walk and breathe a fresh air

I wish I visit again with the same group

Written January 18, 2020

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Amy Laura

Cape Town Central, South Africa24 contributions

Breathtakingly beautiful views

Mar 2023 • Friends

GOSH! Breathtaking views of Knysna, crystal blue waters and and and. There really are no words to describe how stunning the view is from atop. We stumbled across The Viewpoint as it wasn't part of our itinerary, but I'm so glad we did!

Traveling tip: Always have your swimwear on hand when you're on the coast 😂. If you look down from the top, you'll see Leisure Island - take a dip here for me, please? (because we didn't get to 🥲)

Written April 7, 2023

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D G

Kei Mouth, South Africa144 contributions

Went down to the Heads as it is a beautiful setting

Mar 2020

A lovely setting and whilst having been there a number of times it was most enjoyable amd the weather was also great. Watching a yacht come in through the the heads is fantastic but tha was not to be on this occasion.
Will be back again. We were at the lower of the two viewing points.

Written March 16, 2020

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Martin Vdp

Soest, The Netherlands41 contributions

Perhaps the most beautiful area in West Cape province!

Dec 2021

Difficult to find words to describe this impressively beautiful area!
Chrystal clear water, great for water sports such as water skiing, fishing, sailing, rowing, surfing and so forth. Beautifully situated self catering accommodation at the 'Under Milkwood Resort'. Very nice city center with all shops according to your needs. From clothing and souvenir shops at The Waterfront to mouth watering restaurants on Thesen island. All within easy reach!

Written January 6, 2022

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