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How to get there
BY CAR
Knysna can be easily accessed by road as it lies
on the N2 between Cape Town (500 km) and Port
Elizabeth (280 km). Knysna`s biggest neighbouring
towns are George (60 km) and Plettenberg Bay
(35 km).
Incentive operators in the area
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who just know how to have fun! So, whether you
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PLATINUM INCENTIVES – the only contact you need
in the Garden Route! Our philosophy is based on
creativity, flexibility and last, but not least, personal
service. We offer a complete range of services –
and have done so for years – including venue
sourcing, logistics and packaging those unusual
incentive programmes, pre-or post-conference
tours, corporate meetings and special events, and
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expected by our clients. For more information visit
www.platinumincentives.co.za or call +27 (0)44 382 7789.
Notable properties in the area
BELVIDERE MANOR HOTEL Is one of South Africa´s most
romantic – and most relaxed – getaways. Situated on
the tranquil west shore of the Knysna lagoon, the Estate
offers the traveller a sanctuary amidst breathtaking
gardens overflowing with brilliant colour. Stay in private
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BY AIR
George Airport is a mere 65 km away and provides
a variety of daily flight options.
Plettenberg Bay Airport (35 km) can only
accommodate chartered flights at the moment.
Currently Kulula, 1Time and SA Express have daily
scheduled flights into George.
Cape Colonial-style cottages – single, double or three
bedrooms – and eat at one of the two restaurants
on site. Belvidere Manor is the ideal venue for picture
perfect weddings, with executive conference
facilities offering a relaxed environment for corporate
meetings and getaways. For more information visit
www.belvidere.co.za or call +27 (0)44 387 1055.
FEATHERBED NATURE RESERVE offers the ultimate in water
experiences on the Knysna estuary. Visitors take a ferry
to the Eastern Head for a three hour eco-experience
that includes a 4x4 trailer ride, an optional 2,2km guided
walk down into forests, caves and along the seashore
and a delicious buffet lunch under the canopy of
the Milkwood trees. Or, they can board the Explorer,
a luxury catamaran yacht for a trip out the Knysna
Heads (weather permitting), or take a lunch time or
sunset cruise on the classic pleasure boat, the John
Benn. Last, but certainly not least, cruise in style on the
Knysna estuary’s only paddle driven vessel, the Paddle
Cruiser. The cruiser offers lunch and dinner cruises with
sumptuous Mediterranean cuisine and five star service.
The Paddle Cruiser is also a novel and unconventional
conference, wedding and function venue. For
more information visit www.featherbed.co.za or call
+27 (0)44 382 1693.
KNYSNA HOLLOW is situated just 2 kilometres outside
the picturesque town of Knysna among timeless
oaks and pecan trees on a secluded old country
estate. Fifteen Garden chalets and 64 rooms are
set in lush gardens and are tastefully decorated
with a Knysna forest feel. The Knysna Hollow
restaurant, with its warm and relaxed atmosphere,
offers delicious a la carte fare, while the Pecan
Tree Grill Room offers a contemporary alternative.
The Estate also hosts a brand new, state-of-the-
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