Knysna

Knysnais a town with 51,078 inhabitants in theWestern Cape ProvinceofSouth Africaand is part of theGarden Route. The town is a popular destination for both tourists and senior citizens entering retirement, especially among theBritishand former expatriates due to the year-round warm climate. Recently, the town has also become a preferred destination among golfers, as the town boasts several world classgolf courses, including Pezula Golf Course, Simola Golf Course and the well established Knysna Golf Course situated on the lagoon. It is near the towns of Plettenberg Bay and George, where there are airports. Knysna is also home toMitchell's Brewery. The forest, rivers, estuary, and ocean surrounding the town are dotted with hiking trails and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. Hikers, runners, kayakers, swimmers, and fishermen are known to be particularly fond of Knysna.