Thesen Island Travel Guide
Knysna
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Popular places to visit
Knysna Waterfront
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Knysna Waterfront during your trip to Knysna. You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Knysna Lagoon
Sheltered from the rough sea swells by two rugged headlands, this brilliantly blue lagoon is a boating and watersports hotspot.
Knysna Quays
Shop for hours in sleek malls, dine with spectacular views and take a boat charter out onto a lagoon from one of the most scenic harbors on the Garden Route.
Eastern Head View Point
Enjoy spectacular views over the brilliantly blue Knysna Lagoon and the sheltering sandstone bluffs, and watch waves crash into the rocks at this cliff-top lookout.
Buffalo Bay Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Buffalo Bay Beach during your trip to Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Brenton Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Brenton Beach during your travels in Knysna? You can seek out the golf courses while in the area.
Things to do
Tandem Paragliding Wilderness South Africa
Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure
Touw River Boat Cruise - Wilderness National Park
Top hotels in Thesen Island
Turbine Hotel and Spa
Excellent stay ! Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2025
The Lofts Boutique Hotel
Great location, lovely area and great service.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Knysna Log-Inn Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Bayview Hotel
Fabulous hotel, super helpful staff.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
Great stay! Go to
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays
Staff is extremely lovely and helpful. Super fast checking. First room was a little bit noisy but the manage the transition to a new one super easily.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thesen Island
Waterfront
Unique features of Waterfront include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Knysna Quays or Knysna Waterfront while you're exploring the area.
Knysna Central
While visiting Knysna Central, you might make a stop by sights like Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront.
Paradise
Paradise is noteworthy for its gardens, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Knysna Lagoon and Garden Route National Park.
Rexford
While Rexford isn't home to many top sights, Knysna Golf Club and Leisure Isle are some notable places to visit nearby.
Belvidere
Travellers like the restaurants in Belvidere, and Knysna Lagoon is a top attraction you might want to visit.
