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Fire and Spice at Firefly Eating House, Spice and Chai
From the very first glance we had of Firefly, my husband and I knew we were in for something extraordinary, and I’m happy to say our first instincts about this incredible restaurant were spot on. Parking around the back, and walking up to the impressive garden gate, we wandered through the softly lit outdoor area, […]
Oysters & Tapas at Tapas & Oysters
You can’t be in Knysna, at a restaurant called “Tapas & Oysters”, and not try one of the fresh oysters that are practically the town mascots. There is even a 10 day Knysna Oyster Festival where thousands of people pitch up in the middle of winter to get a taste of the succulent delicacy. It’s […]
A Romantic Date Night at Knysna Hollow Restaurant
With 2 little kids, eating out in our family tends to involve venues with bright colours, jungle gyms, mascots, fast food, and noise pollution. Needless to say, Kegan and I were looking forward to a quiet, unhurried, intimate dinner on our own at Knysna Hollow Restaurant. It also happened to be my last night as […]
JJ’s Restaurant in Knysna: A Place where Memories are Made
During my recent visit to Knysna, I visited a quirky eatery located in the Knysna Waterfront, known as JJ’s Restaurant. The restaurant has a casual, family friendly atmosphere, yet they are still elegant enough to fit into the waterfront area. I stepped inside and was welcomed by bright blue lighting, happily chatting customers, and a […]
Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary: An Overview
A heartfelt chorus of ‘welcome to Monkeyland’ was given to us by a group of international volunteers who were waiting outdoors for our group. Though we’d been there for less than a minute, they made us feel instantly at home with their warm smiles, guiding us past stone water features and indoors to the reception […]
A Visit to Birds of Eden – The World’s Largest Single Free-Flight Aviary
As part of our Knysna Weekend, the TravelGround team visited Birds of Eden, a free-flight bird sanctuary that adjoins Monkeyland in The Crags, near Plettenberg Bay. Let me just start by saying that I’ve never wanted to own a bird. Aside from undesirable bird calls echoing through the house at 4am, I fully believe that […]
Plett Puzzle Park
The Plett Puzzle Park is a fun-filled gem located just off of the N2 about 10 km from Plettenberg Bay. The park is an enriching old-school family experience that the age of iPads and DVDs too often neglects. We had the pleasure of meeting the ever-friendly Colin and Wilane McLeod who have lived on the […]
Mitchell’s Brewery Brews Beer. Naturally
To start off our work weekend, we visited the renowned Mitchell’s Brewery in Knysna for a tour and craft beer tasting. In hindsight, this was probably one of the best moves we could have made for the beginning of our trip as the delicious beer tastings (and several others we had afterwards) helped to break […]
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