Ashwill Backpackers Lodge
Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, Ashwill Backpackers Lodge overlooks the Knysna Heads and is a two minute walk from the lagoon and a stones throw away from the river that flows into the Lakes. The centre of town is a five minute cycle by bike or a leisurely fifteen minute walk along the lagoon
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Buffalo Bay Backpackers
Buffalo Bay Backpackers is a remote beach location situated in the heart of the garden route inside the Goukamma nature and marine reserve. Set amongst the dunes you have a panoramic view of the ocean with sandy beaches stretching to both sides as far as the eye can see
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Overlanders Lodge
Centrally situated and within walking distance of
everything, Overlander's is a happening and energetic hostel where you are likely to find bunches of people hanging around the outdoor Banana Bar, swinging in the hammocks, or cooling off in the splash pool. When winter strikes, cosy up in the indoor Tribal Bar and play some games, watch telly in the newly renovated lounge, or chat about your day
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Peregrin Backpackers Lodge
We are Peregrin backpackers situated in Knysna on the garden route, 200m from the town centre and 5 min walk from the Lagoon. Peregrin has friendly staff and a great atmosphere we offer home cooked meals, Satellite TV, pool table and ADSL
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Wild Side Backpackers
Wild Side is situated in the heart of the garden route on the beach in Buffalo Bay, just 10 minutes from Knysna. We enjoy 180 degree unspoilt views of the ocean due to the fact that we are in both a marine and a nature reserve, We offer fabulous, home cooked meals every evening, ranging from a traditional roast to an amazing sunset BBQ
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Knysna (pronounced NIZE-nuh or NACE-nah, probably from a Hottentot word meaning "ferns") is a town in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and is part of the Garden Route. It lies 34 degrees south of the equator, and is 72 kilometres east from the town of George on the N2 highway. The town is primarily built on the northern shore of a large warm-water estuary, fed by the Knysna River. The estuary opens to the ocean after passing between two large headlands. These are popularly known as the "Knysna Heads," and have become infamous due to the loss of boats and fishermen passing through their treacherous and unpredictable waters. Near them are geological formations, known locally as "The Map Stones." To the north of Knysna, Afro-Montane or temperate rainforest covers the hilly terrain for 20 km until changing to fynbos or macchia high up in the Outeniqua Mountains.
The town is a popular destination for both tourists and senior citizens entering retirement, especially among the British and former expatriates due to the year-round warm climate. Recently the town has also become a preferred destination among golfers, as the town boasts many world class golf courses. Knysna too is a favourite haunt of artists, restaurateurs and hippies. Knysna's other claims to fame are as the end point of the Outeniqua Choo Tjoe steam railway, and as home to the fabled Knysna forest elephant. Unfortunately, due to recent heavy flooding in the area, the railway line has been damaged. It has been rescheduled to run between George and Hartenbos [1] until further notice.
