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Knysna River
The Coral Lake in Nesna seems to be as big as the West Lake in Hangzhou. There is an outlet to the south of the lake, followed by the vast and choppy Indian Ocean. As the cruise ship approached Haikou, people stared at the two upright headlands in Haikou for a long time. It was these two headlands that resisted the storms and huge waves of the Indian Ocean, and the Coral Lake was calm and the waves were bright and golden. Moreover, the towns and piers by the lake are also quite distinctive. Walking in such a quiet environment and beautiful scenery, whether it is sightseeing or shopping, you will feel relaxed and happy.Knysna · 1.5 km from downtown
Knysna Heads
Knysna Heads is a magnificent seaside attraction, where you can overlook the charming scenery of the entire sea, which is very shocking.Knysna · 4.9 km from downtown
The Garden Route
In the south of South Africa, along the Indian Ocean coast, there is a scenic line that is very popular among travelers. From George Town to Nesna to Port Elizabeth, the whole line is beautiful and beautiful, and the road network is smooth, so it is called "" Garden Route". The Garden Route runs parallel to a coastline of lakes, mountains, golden beaches, sheer cliffs and lush native forests, with clear rivers flowing from the Ottenico and Tsitsikamma Mountains to the azure sea. In the inland part, there are the Outenikwa and Tsitsikama mountains at an altitude of 1000-1700 meters across the east and west. Beyond this mountain range, there are plains such as Oudtshoorn. From the pass on the way, the view of the rolling mountains is very magnificent. Mossel Bay, George, Oudtshoorn, the capital of ostriches, beautiful Knysna and Wilderness, one of the national parks, Plettenberg Bay ), Tsitsikamma National Park (TsitsikammaCoastNationalPark) is the main tourist attractions.Plettenberg Bay · 30.6 km from Knysna
Knysna Lagoon
Knysna · 3.1 km from downtown
Wilderness Beach
Wilderness Beach is a quiet beach in the wilderness. The beach is open, clean and tidy, stretching for several kilometers. The sea water is clear and suitable for walking, playing ball, swimming and sunbathing.Wilderness · 40.3 km from Knysna
Steenbok Nature Reserve
Garden Route District Municipality · 3.7 km from Knysna
Tsitsikamma National Park
There is a 100-kilometer coastline of pristine wilderness, craggy cliffs of strange stones and long, isolated beautiful beaches, characterized by dense virgin forests growing along river valleys. There is a hiking trail from Storms River (Storms River) to Nature's Valley (Nature's Valley), and the 42-kilometer OtterTrail trail is a well-known hiking route in South Africa. Pass through beaches, cliffs, wilderness and virgin forest along the way, with stunning scenery to see. The scenery at sunrise and sunset is so beautiful that it brings tears to my eyes. In addition, there is an underwater line that is popular with swimmers and diving enthusiasts. There are cabins and camping facilities for overnight stays at Stormy Estuary.Western District · 89.4 km from Knysna
Margaret’s Viewpoint
Knysna · 5.5 km from downtown
Pledge Nature Reserve
Knysna · 496m from downtown
The Red Bridge
Garden Route District Municipality · 4.7 km from Knysna
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Knysna River
Knysna · 1.5 km from downtown
Bloukrans Bridge
Greater Plettenberg Bay · 55.5 km from Knysna
Post Office Tree
Mossel Bay · 84.9 km from Knysna
L'Agulhas
South Africa · L'Agulhas
South African Air Force Museum, Port Elizabeth Branch
South Africa · Port Elizabeth
Chandelier Game Lodge
Oudtshoorn · 85.1 km from Knysna
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
South Africa · Port Elizabeth
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M45***629 December 2019
5.0
Knysna Coral Lake is the estuary of the Ness River in Cape Town. It is a large lagoon formed by changes in the siltation terrain. The entire lake is about five kilometers in size and the water is clear. Because the lakeside is full of reed swamps and the natural environment is good, it has become a paradise for migratory birds to reproduce. In the green mountains and clear waters, the Coral Lake is like a dazzling pearl that is intoxicating.
Knysna River
Chandre25 October 2023
5.0
This is such a beautiful and peaceful place! The sunsets are divine and you have a view of the ocean as you drive up to your accommodation.
Knysna Heads
游侠半仙16 November 2024
5.0
South Africa tour group, starting from Cape Town, the bus travels on African Highway 1, also known as the Garden Route in South Africa. It is a road composed of various towns and beautiful farms. Visit the French town and Dias Museum.
[Scenery] Beautiful farms, towns with unique characteristics
[Fun] Tours and sightseeing,
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rxby_meets_world26 November 2023
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It is STUNNING here! I don’t know what else to say! The place where the river meets the sea, the experience of going up the river and feeling the ocean’s tides affect it. Beautiful.
Tsitsikamma National Park
