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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  South Africa  /  Western Cape  /  Knysna  /  Knysna Heads

Knysna Heads, Knysna

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Must see · Geologic Formation · Nature / Park
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Knysna Heads, a pair of headlands nestled at the estuary of the Knysna River into the ocean, attract tourists from all over the world and inspire stunning, postcard-like photographs. Most cruise options available here come with complimentary meals and drinks and will take you to a small beach on which you can relax and watch the crashing waves. Take a drive up to a scenic vantage point above the estuary to view the cliffs from a different perspective. Take a look at our Knysna trip maker to schedule your visit to Knysna Heads and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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FROM $67 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knysna Dolphin Watching & Garden Route Coastline Experience Knysna Dolphin Watching & Garden Route Coastline Experience
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FROM $1,882 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private 5 Day Garden Route Getaway Safari Tour from Cape Town Private 5 Day Garden Route Getaway Safari Tour from Cape Town
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FROM $87 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise, Light Dinner & Bubbly Knysna Sunset Sailing Cruise, Light Dinner & Bubbly
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $1,409 BOOK WITH VIATOR 10 Day Cape Town Complete Combo including Garden Route Guided Small Group Tour 10 Day Cape Town Complete Combo including Garden Route Guided Small Group Tour
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FROM $977 BOOK WITH VIATOR Four Day Garden Route (escorted tour) Four Day Garden Route (escorted tour)
5.0
Duration: 4 days
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FROM $37 BOOK WITH VIATOR Knysna Heads & Lagoon Adventure Tour Knysna Heads & Lagoon Adventure Tour
5.0
Duration: 45 minutes
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  • By Jswanepoel23
    Best view a must to visit when you are in Knysna. Walk around and enjoy the view. We drove up and enjoy the view from the top and then went down and walk around on the beach and read about the ship.....  more
    Best view a must to visit when you are in Knysna. Walk around and enjoy the view. We drove up and enjoy the view from the top and then went down and walk around on the beach and read about the ship.....  more »
  • By Roland S
    It's amazing, stop at first below the heads and walk around the walkways to the rocks, where the Indian Ocean breaks in. Enjoy the power of the ocean. Than drive up to the heads and have a bright... 
    It's amazing, stop at first below the heads and walk around the walkways to the rocks, where the Indian Ocean breaks in. Enjoy the power of the ocean. Than drive up to the heads and have a bright...  more »
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