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The Heads, Knysna, , South Africa

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Welcome to The Heads in Knysna, South Africa! This picturesque spot offers breathtaking views of the Knysna lagoon meeting the Indian Ocean. Get your camera ready to capture the stunning cliffs and pristine beaches. Don't forget to explore the nearby Featherbed Nature Reserve and enjoy a thrilling boat ride. A must-visit for nature-loving adventurers!

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Outdoor4.6/5

Featherbed Nature Reserve

Welcome to Featherbed Nature Reserve, a paradise nestled in the heart of Knysna, South Africa. Get ready to embark on an adventure like no other! Explore pristine forests, hike breathtaking trails, and witness awe-inspiring views of the Knysna lagoon. Don't miss the opportunity to cruise across the turquoise waters or indulge in a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant. Featherbed Nature Reserve is nature's way of saying, "Let's have some fun!"

Landmark4.8/5

East Head View Point

Landmark4.7/5

Pezula Championship Golf Course

Landmark4.7/5

The Heads

Landmark4.7/5

Margaret’s Viewpoint

Eat$$$4.6/5

East Head Café Knysna

Get ready for a culinary adventure at East Head Café in Knysna! Situated on George Rex Dr, this funky café nestled in The Heads offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Whether you're a morning riser in search of a hearty breakfast or a coffee lover craving a fix, this vibrant spot serves up delicious cuisine and a laid-back atmosphere. Don't miss their famous Eggs Benedict - you'll be dreaming about it long after you leave.

Eat3.6/5

ice palazzo

Stays

Stay4.75/5

TwoAngels Guest House

Stay4.7/5

Beacon House

Stay4.7/5

Heads View Knysna Apartment

Stay4.7/5

The Alexander Guesthouse

Stay4.7/5

The Beach House

Stay4.65/5

Castle on the Heads Guesthouse

Stay4.6/5

Headlands House Guest Lodge

Nestled in the breathtaking scenery of The Heads, Knysna, Headlands House Guest Lodge offers unparalleled views and luxurious accommodations, making it a stunning retreat for nature lovers and travelers seeking tranquility.

Stay4.6/5

Under Milkwood Chalets

Stay4.6/5

The White House

Stay4.45/5

Head over Hills

Head over Hills is a whimsical and cozy retreat nestled in the heart of Knysna, South Africa. Surrounded by lush greenery and boasting stunning ocean views, this quirky boutique hotel offers a truly unique stay. With comfortable rooms, delicious breakfasts, and attentive staff, it's the perfect spot to relax and recharge. Don't forget to explore the nearby attractions like Coney Glen Road and The Heads!

Stay4.35/5

The Mount Knysna

Welcome to The Mount Knysna, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Knysna, South Africa. This picturesque guest house offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the sparkling ocean. With cozy rooms, friendly staff, and a tranquil atmosphere, it's the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the vibrant town. Don't forget to indulge in their delicious breakfast spread before setting off on your next adventure!

Stay3.8/5

La Gard House on the Heads - Vacation Home

Stay4.8/5

Villa Nova Luxury Accommodation Knysna

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5/5
120 h

Private Garden Route Tour from Cape Town with Game Drive

Cape Convoy's garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. There are so many things to do on the Garden Route not mentioned that may not be for everybody. Skydiving, worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining. Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!

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5/5
168 h

7-Day Garden Route Safari Adventure from Cape Town

Discover Your Journey: 7-Day Garden Route Safari Adventure from Cape Town offers travellers an immersive experience through South Africa's stunning Garden Route, renowned for its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife. Over the course of seven days, participants embark on a well-crafted itinerary that highlights breathtaking coastal scenery, lush forests, and vibrant towns, while also providing opportunities for thrilling activities such as safari drives and whale watching. The adventure begins in Cape Town, leading to iconic destinations such as Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, where visitors can engage in outdoor pursuits and explore local culture. With accommodations ranging from luxury lodges to charming guesthouses, this safari not only promises adventure and exploration but also ensures a comfortable and memorable journey through one of the country’s most picturesque regions.

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5/5
240 h

10 Day Cape & Garden Route Tour Combo with add-on accommodation

The iconic sights of Cape Town and the wondrous Garden Route unfold before you on this 10-Day Tour Package. Spend five days exploring the euro-chic city and its famed surrounds. Guided day trips along the Cape Peninsula and Cape Winelands gives you the opportunity to visit several local hotspots and sample award-winning wines with unique pairings.  During your Cape Town stay you can explore the city on your own with an included hop-on-hop-off City Sightseeing bus pass; that stops at popular attractions like Table Mountain, Kirstenbosch Gardens, V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay and Constantia. Accommodation in Cape Town is an optional extra that can be added. The guided five-day Garden Route tour sees you immersed in pure wilderness. Visit majestic national parks, Addo safari; 4x4 game drive; Cango Caves, optional bungy from the world’s highest commercial bridge jump; Knysna heads, optional surfing in J'bay and wine tasting along Route 62 are just some of the activities you'll experience.

$1,553.97
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5/5
96 h

4 Day Garden Route Tour from CapeTown Small Group Hiking and Game

The 4-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town is a breathtaking journey through the most scenic landscapes, filled with a blend of natural wonders, wildlife, and cultural highlights. The tour includes exploring the Cango Caves and visiting an Ostrich Farm, thrilling game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, and hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve. Enjoy the beauty of the Knysna Heads, a boat cruise, and time at Knysna Quays. The adventure continues with whale watching in Hermanus (in season), wine tasting at the prestigious Benguela Cove Wine Estate, and a visit to Betty’s Bay to see the African penguins before returning to Cape Town. Highlights: - Discover the Cango Caves - Visit Cango Ostrich Farm - Enjoy a thrilling game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle at Botlierskop Game Reserve - Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve - Visit Knysna Heads - Boat cruise at Knysna Lagoon - Visit Knysna Quays Waterfront. - Visit Hermanus and Benguela Cove Wine Estate - See African Penguins at Betty’s Bay

$1,520.88
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5/5
96 h

Garden Route and Addo National Park 4 Day Safari

The 4-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town is a breathtaking journey through the most scenic landscapes, filled with a blend of natural wonders, wildlife, and cultural highlights. The tour includes exploring the Cango Caves and visiting an Ostrich Farm, thrilling game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, and hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve. Enjoy the beauty of the Knysna Heads, a boat cruise, and time at Knysna Quays. The adventure continues with whale watching in Hermanus (in season), wine tasting at the prestigious Benguela Cove Wine Estate, and a visit to Betty’s Bay to see the African penguins before returning to Cape Town. Highlights: - Discover the Cango Caves - Enjoy a game safari at Addo National Park - Hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve - Visit Knysna Heads - Visit Garden of Eden - Boat cruise at Knysna Lagoon - Visit Knysna Quays Waterfront. - Visit Hermanus and Benguela Cove Wine Estate - See African Penguins at Betty’s Bay

$1,711.78
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5/5
168 h

7-day Cape Town, Winelands, Garden Route and Addo National Park

Cape Town, the “Mother City”, or the world’s most fabulous city, is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years. Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature will be visited by the Aerial Cableway, as well as most of Cape Town’s best attractions. Highlights are Robben Island cultural tour, Bo Kaap Museum and walk, Table Mountain by Aerial Cableway, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Groot Constantia, Wine tasting at 2 wine farms, and more on request, Penguin watching at Boulders Beach near Simon’s Town, Cape Point, Table Mountain National Park, Flying Dutchman Funicular, Route 62 – Karoo, Cango Caves Heritage Tour, Featherbed Eco Experience, Addo Elephant Park game drive, optional shark cage diving experience, or the world’s longest over-ocean zipline at Mossel Bay, Bartholomeüs Diaz Muzeum This tour can be private on request.

$1,990.00
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5/5
72 h

Small Group 3 Day Garden Route Adventure from Cape Town

This 3-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town is a breathtaking journey through the most scenic landscapes, filled with a blend of natural wonders, wildlife, and cultural highlights. The tour includes exploring the Cango Caves and visiting an Ostrich Farm, thrilling game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve, and more. Enjoy the beauty of the Knysna Heads, a boat cruise, and time at Knysna Quays. The adventure continues with whale watching in Hermanus (in season), wine tasting at the prestigious Benguela Cove Wine Estate, and a visit to Betty’s Bay to see the African penguins before returning to Cape Town. Highlights: - Discover the Cango Caves - Visit Cango Ostrich Farm - Enjoy a thrilling game drive in a 4x4 safari vehicle at Botlierskop Game Reserve - Visit Knysna Heads - Boat cruise at Knysna Lagoon - Visit Knysna Quays Waterfront. - Visit Hermanus and Benguela Cove Wine Estate - See African Penguins at Betty’s Bay

$1,457.24
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5/5
120 h

Garden Route 5 Day Hiking & Safari Adventure from Cape Town

This tour is suitable for solo travelers, families and even groups. A 5-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town to Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Hermanus offers an immersive exploration of South Africa’s stunning southern coast. Starting in Cape Town, you'll journey through the scenic landscapes of the Garden Route, stopping in Oudtshoorn, exploring the fascinating Cango Caves. You'll head to Knysna, renowned for its beautiful lagoon and the dramatic Knysna Heads. The tour also includes a game safari at Botlierskop Game Reserve and hiking at Robberg Nature Reserve. A great tour.

$1,902.69
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5/5
1 h 40 mins

Scenic Lagoon cruise with the Bella Vita Champagne Lounger

Cruise in ultimate style while you discover all the unique coves and bays on the way to the famous Knysna Heads. We cruise alongside the beautiful turquoise Featherbed Bay where it’s very protected and one can cool down with a swim in summer. Sit back and relax, enjoy the feeling of the sun on your face, and the wind in your hair, while viewing the beautiful town of Knysna framed by the Outeniqua mountains. Our captain will be sure to tell you about all the secret spots in Knysna to explore. Oysters, drinks and snacks are available on pre-order. Remember to bring your camera, hat, sunscreen, binoculars and something warm, as it can get cooler on the water than on land, especially during the late afternoons. Please bring your own beach towel, should you want to swim.

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5/5
120 h

Garden Route Explorer: 5-Day Scenic Journey

This is a PRIVATE TOUR.. Although I have listed down activities, YOU ARE IN-CHARGE of the day and these activities listed can just be guidelines. We are happy to tailor make your trip as we go. We understand that not all travelers are capable to do adventurers activities this is what makes us special to guide you and make sure you do activities that will make your trip special. This tour package is filled with back to back adventures and beautiful scenery, lots of good memories to be made from this trip. Book this tour with us to fulfill your dream of being in the garden route . Do it with the best. Do it with Santacruise Tours

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5/5
96 h

4 Day Luxe Garden Route Selection Small Group Tour from Cape Town

A feast of variety, this tour offers a premium selection and combines some of South Africa's finest seascapes with quintessential quirks of the Garden Route and perfectly rounds it off along the robust Route 62 to give you an all-encompassing escape into this corner of paradise. You'll traverse scenic coastal routes, gazing upon vast ocean expanses framed by distant mountains; taste local delicacies highlighting South Africa's unique flavours; immerse yourself in the sound of nature at Buffelsdrift and Botlierskop Private Game Reserves and join in the thrill of spotting wild animals on safari. This tour can be joined on scheduled days and the curated journey is aimed at the distinguished traveller who is not interested in a fast pace (snap a pic & go) trip but still enjoys the idea of travelling in a smaller, more intimate micro group. The group size is limited to a maximum 8 people, guaranteeing each a window seat during private transfers and joining small groups during safari.

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5/5
96 h

4 Day Garden Route Tour from Cape Town A Hiking and Safari

This tour suites everyone wanting to experience a tour of a lifetime in the best part of South Africa, the Garden Route. The 4-day Garden Route tour offers an unforgettable journey through some of South Africa's most stunning landscapes. Starting and ending in Cape Town, the tour includes visits to picturesque towns like Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, wildlife encounters, and exploration of Cango Caves. Along the way, you'll drive through lush forests, rugged coastlines, and scenic mountain passes, with opportunities for activities like bungy jumping and hiking. This adventure-packed itinerary perfectly showcases the natural beauty and charm of the Garden Route.

$1,584.51
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5/5
120 h

Spectacular Private Garden Route with Convoy Tours! Let's Go!

Convoy Tours Garden Route tours are special. They are really fun and we don't wait in line. We offer private Garden Route tours with exceptional guides for the same price as group tours. Have a look at our website, watch the videos. Congratulations, you are about to make a brilliant decision The itinerary you have read is the bare bones, it can be changed to fit your requirements. Skydiving, the worlds highest bungee jump, Great White Shark diving and zip lining? Want to just take it easy and chill and relax? It's your Tour and because it's private you don't to worry about other pain the ass travellers wanting to zig while you zag! Drop us an e-mail, we will taylor the tours around your needs. We were social distancing long before Covid, you book with Convoy tours, you don't wait in line!

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5/5
240 h

10-Day Private Tour Johannesburg to Cape Town

This 10 Day Tour is the best way to see South Africa. It includes all the 9 nights accommodation and breakfasts. The tour starts off in Johannesburg, moves to Kruger National Park, one of the biggest Game Reserves in Africa. From there to Isimangaliso Wetlands Park, a World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful places on earth. From Isimangaliso we proceed to the bustling city of Durban, with its sunny and warm beaches. From Durban we go to the Drakensburg Mountains where you also go on a 2 to 4 hour hiking. Then from Drakensberg Mountains its back to the South Coast until we reach Port Shepstone. From Port Shepstone we travel inland in the Eastern Cape region and see some traditional Xhosa villages. We go past Mthatha as we head back to the Coast in East London. Here we start on the Garden Route, one of the most natural beautiful areas of South Africa. We see the best coastal towns of Port Alfred, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna, Hermanus until we reach Cape Town.

$3,111.75
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5/5
96 h

4 Day Garden Route Meander Safari Tour with Private Transfers

Immerse yourself in the Garden Route with a perfect mix of farmland, bush, and beach experiences - with an added dash of luxury! The beauty and charm of this unique region of South Africa is brought to life by the culturally colourful towns of Oudtshoorn, Wilderness, Knysna and Mossel Bay. Revel in a glamping and safari experience to get close to wildlife at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve; overnight on the beachfront in Wilderness and delight in a unique farm-stay in the semi-desert Klein Karoo. Along the way taste some of the country’s finest port; see the magnificence of the Cango Caves and the indigenous flora and fauna of the Wilderness National Park.

$2,679.03
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5/5
168 h

7 Days Garden Route Private Tour - Durban To Cape Town

The 7 Day Garden Route Tour from Durban to Cape Town offers a relaxed way to view this most scenic area and our overnight accommodations add to the comfort and luxury. Included on this Tour is: - Wine Tasting at Benguela Cove Wine Estate - Addo National park - game safari - Drakensberg Mountains - Mandela Capture Site - Howick Falls - Airconditioned vehicle - Opportunity for whale watching - A Robberg Nature Reserve - hiking - Knysna Heads - Knysna Quays Waterfront - Plettenberg Bay and more

$1,552.69
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5/5
72 h

From Cape Town: 2-Nights, 3-Days Garden Route private tour

Join us on our 2-Nights 3-Days Garden Route private tour from Cape Town including a private tour guide/driver, private vehicle and fuel (Mercedes Benz or similar; Hyundai H1 minibus or Toyota Quantum GL minibus); pick up and drop off; dinner transfers and bottled water onboard the vehicle daily. Our 2-nights 3-days Garden Route private tour from Cape Town is fully customizable as guests are able to book their own accommodation, choose their own restaurants for meals and select their own activities and places of interest along this tour route. Highlights: • Oudtshoorn • Mossel Bay • Wilderness • Sedgefield • Knysna • Pletttenberg Bay • Tsitsikamma

$1,851.46
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5/5
96 h

Small Group 4 Day Garden Route Adventure from Cape Town

This tour suites those wishing to be in small groups of 5 to 8 people. The tour takes you to South Africa's most beautiful region, the Garden Route. Embarking on this thrilling 4-day small-group tour from Cape Town, is designed to showcase the best of South Africa’s diverse landscapes. You will enjoy touring the Cango Caves, a beautiful game drive full of wildlife including Africa's Big 5, hiking in one of the best nature reserves in South Africa, whale watching (in season), wine tasting and watching the African Penguins in their natural habitat. A great tour.

$1,520.88
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5/5
168 h

7 Days Private Durban to Cape Town: Garden Route & Drakensberg

This 7 day tour is suitable for solo travelers, couples, families and groups. Embark on the ultimate 7-day tour from Durban to Cape Town, showcasing the best of South Africa's natural beauty and wildlife. Begin your journey in Durban and head to Tala Game Reserve, where you'll spot a variety of wildlife. Explore Addo National Park, home to the iconic African elephant and other big 5. Also, visit the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains for scenic hikes. Discover the natural wonders of Robberg Nature Reserve, also visit the incredible Cango Caves and Cango Ostrich Farm in Oudtshoorn. This immersive tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, wildlife, and unforgettable landscapes.

$3,175.38
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5/5
120 h

From Cape Town: 5 Day Garden Route and Botlierskop Game Reserve

Embark on a breathtaking 5-day Garden Route tour from Cape Town to Addo, showcasing South Africa's diverse landscapes, wildlife, and coastal charm. The journey begins with a scenic drive along Route 62 to Oudtshoorn, where you'll explore the magnificent Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm. Travel onward to Botlierskop Private Game Reserve for an unforgettable safari experience, where you’ll spot wildlife such as lions, rhinos, and giraffes in a stunning mountain and river setting. Continue through Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, taking in panoramic views at the Knysna Heads and hiking in Robberg Nature Reserve. On the final stretch, pass through the lush Tsitsikamma Forest before arriving at Addo Elephant National Park for a full-day safari among South Africa’s Big Five.

$1,884.23
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