Candlewood Lodge

Whether its Autumn, Winter or Spring, Knysna is as vibrant a tourist desitnation as ever, pulsating with energy, life and enthusiasm. Here's why you should return again and again.

Nature quite literally knocks on your door. The town nestles on the shores of an estuary fed by rivers from the Outeniqua Mountains and s surrounded by indigenous forests and cooled by a sea breeze from the Indian Ocean. Whether you are adventurous or simply like lolling around on the beach Knysna has it all.

We have a temperate climate which makes Knysna an all year destination. Summer averages 28°C (80.7°F) while the winter average is about 16°C (59°F) in the winter day time.

The Cape Epic Cycle Race (28 March– 5 April 2008)
Each year the Absa Cape Epic starts at the Knysna Waterfront and finishes at Lourensford Wine Estate. This is a tough race featuring a combination of single track, rugged Jeep tracks and fast flowing gravel roads, and a s little tarred road as possible with daily stages between 80 and 140kms.
www.capeepic.com

The Pink Loerie Mardi Gras (1May - 4 May 2008)
The gay pride party to end all parties!! Four days of frolicking and fun, from dawn to dusk. Come on down, strut your stuff, dress up or dress down.
www.pinkloeriemardigras.com

Knysna Oyster Festival (4 – 13 July 2008)
Our clear, crisp July days are ideal for a celebration of the good life making the Oyster Festival an outdoor and leisure adventure. Sport lovers and gourmets, culture hunters and party people gather for tremendous all round family entertainment. Central to the festival are the Knysna Forest Marathon and the Knysna Cycle Tours.
www.oysterfestival.co.za

Gastronomica (23 September – 1 October 2007)
A celebration of good food as the essence of life. Learn and enjoy the culinary expertise of Knysna's finest chefs in an integration of enjoyment, food, theatre, music, art and fashion.
www.gastronomicakny.co.za

What's Hot?

Moonlight Meander and Starlight Stroll: Judy Dixon (044) 883 1015
Scarab Village: A substantial market on Saturday mornings!
Scenic drives: Breathtaking views of the Outeniqua mountains through Prince Albert's Pass to Avontuur. Stately Yellowwoods and shimmering rivers, pretty rock pools and road side cafes.
Award winning dining: Knysna is no stranger to dining awards. Ile de Pain, Firefly, Daniela’s and Zachary’s at Pexula are just a few of many superb eating experiences.
Beaches and Forest: Knysna boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the W Cape with beaches that stretch for miles and forests where elephants roam free.
Sailing and watersports: All types of sailing charters are available from the steady ferry boats to the larger yachts or you can hire a dingy from the yacht club!
History: King Edward hunted here, the first coelacanth was discovered just off our shores, our old fort is still standing and gold was panned here... come and discover!
Night Life: A busy, vibrant waterfront with pubs and restaurants, a main street with Harry B's one of the main attractions with their live music and varied clientele, Zanzibar, Crimson, At 58, The Tin Roof, The Shebeen are just a few night spots for the late owls to enjoy. Our local cinema has all the latest releases!
Activities: You name it we have it! From bungie jumping, canoeing, canopy tours through the forest trees, boat trips, cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, kloofing, paintball, paragliding, quad biking, scenic flights, scuba diving, kayaking, snorkelling, surfing, hiking.