Garden Route Unearthed

revealing hidden gems of the Garden Route

Category: Knysna

E-foiling on Island Lake, Wilderness.

Give e-foiling a go! A great, fun new water-sport available in the Garden Route. Contact Mike’s E-foil Rentals and have an absolute blast!

Jan 15, 2026
Featherbed Nature Reserve, Boat cruise & hike

The Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna is a privately owned piece of land situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is only accessible by ferry.

Nov 13, 2024
2024 Adventures

Update on 2024’s Adventures. Lots of hiking trails, new eateries and an amazing Slackpacking Adventure to be revealed soon.

Nov 10, 2024
Adventure activity with Knysna ziplines

Knysna Ziplines in the Harkerville Forest is a fun, exciting and adrenaline filled adventure. Fly over the Kranshoek Gorge on high, long and fast ziplines.

Nov 5, 2023
Best Waterfront Restaurant in Knysna!

The best restaurant at the Waterfront in Knysna is Dry Dock. The setting is exquisite, the food is divine and the staff and service are exceptional.

Sep 11, 2023
Tea and cream scones at The Manor House

The Manor House at Portland Manor in Rheenendal is located just off Seven Passes Road outside of Knysna in the Garden Route

Jul 9, 2023
The Best pub meals at Knysna’s smallest Pub

The Bell Tavern in Belvidere, on the Garden Route, is the smallest pub in Knysna. It serves fabulous pub meals and has a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.

Jul 2, 2023
Chic Knysna Restaurant, Deli and Farm stall

The Urban Girl is a stylish restaurant with scrumptious food and a tantalising deli located just outside Knysna in the Garden Route

Jun 25, 2023
Seven Passes Road between George and Knysna

Seven Passes Road is a scenic route between George and Knysna built from 1867 to 1883. It crosses 7 rivers and has stunning views of the Outeniqua Mountains

Jun 19, 2023
Free hiking trail in Buffalo Bay

The Buffalo Bay Trail at Buffelsbaai in the Garden Route is a short and free hiking trail that all the family can enjoy.

May 22, 2023