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About Knysna

Knysna sits pretty on the Garden Route, wedged between indigenous forest and its famous lagoon, with the N2 running straight through connecting Cape Town (500 km west) and Gqeberha (250 km east). Quick hops to Sedgefield, Plett, or Brenton-on-Sea are easy daily runs, while trips up to Uniondale or further afield to Springbok suit the road-trippers. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 31 km out, and about 5 fast EV chargers dot the area. Don't miss the Knysna Heads, notoriously tricky for small boats even today.

Where is Knysna on the map?

Knysna is in South Africa, at -34.036, 23.049 - about 25 km east of Sedgefield.

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What is the closest airport to Knysna?

The closest airport to Knysna is George Airport, 71 km (about 1 h 8 min by car).

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