Lifestyles

From the bustle of the town centre, with all of its quaint charm, to the rolling hillsides enveloping a pristine lagoon, Knysna’s wealth of natural assets affords a wide range of activities, environments and amenities to suit virtually any lifestyle need. Be it a grand, modern home with panoramic views, a safe place to retire, a home with access to nature and the great outdoors or the simple convenience of central living, Knysna really does have it all.

Explore the lifestyles popular in Knysna, and the homes that offer them, and make your DREAM a reality with Dream Knysna…

Active Life

Whether it's the close proximity to some of the best mountainbiking tracks or running trails in the country, on a river or at the beachfront for a number of water sports or one of the stunning golf courses Knysna offers, there's a property that is set to promote your active and healthy lifestyle.

Farm Life

The outlying areas of Knysna afford the best farm-living experience, while still being close to the modern-day conveniences of a popular tourist town. With a feeling of boundless space, down-to-earth living and fresh clean air the rural suburbs of Rheenendal, Karatara, Barrington, Highway West, Gouna (and many more) offer a true nature-lover's retreat in that paradise that is Knysna!

Golf

Knysna is a golfers' Mecca. With two world-class Championship Courses - Simola and Pezula - as well as the congenial Knysna Golf Club and two 'mashie' circuits - you could play 9 holes per day, 7 days in a week, and still not play all the golf the town has to offer...

Heart of Nature

Whether it's the close proximity to the lush indigenous forests, rugged coastline, stunning beaches or mountain trails, Knysna offers diverse and beautiful natural resources - yours to enjoy, and close by!

Lap of Luxury

Knysna offers some incredible homes: from the luxurious, modern and hi-tech to the historic rambling homes of yesteryear. These impressive properties often offer extraordinary views (and hard hard to match), space, privacy and unrivalled luxury.

Lock-Up-&-Go

For the traveller, swallow or commuting business person, the many secure lock-up-and-go options in Knysna will have you spoiled for choice: There's apartments, housing estates, gated private suburbs and of course, secure golf and retirement estates. You'll be free to work, explore and return home with peace-of-mind.

On The Water

With kilometers of waterfront property - from beaches and rugged coastline to marinas and two islands - Knysna has a property that's close to the water, or right on it! Stroll across the road for beach access in Buffalo Bay or Leisure Island, or jump into your boat from your home on Thesen Islands or the Waterfront. The lagoon and ocean don't get much close that this!

Panoramic Views

Knysna boasts views like no other! Homes here have some of the best views in the world, and the panoramic vistas often incorporate the tranquil Knysna Estuary, the iconic 'Heads', Forests and Mountains – sometimes all of them in one magnificent visage!

Peace & Quiet

You don't have to live far from the bustling town centre to experience tranquility. With many suburbs known for their peace and quite, Knysna is truly tranquil. And for the ultimate in stillness, one can look further afield to the outlying rural areas - there really is something to suit every need where serenity is concerned.

Retire to Knysna

Knysna has become a haven for the retiree. It offers a healthy and active lifestyle of a coastal town, as well as state-of-the-art medical facilities and even frailcare. With several retirement estates to choose from, your golden years will be just that: Golden!

Secure Living

While Knysna is considered a safe environment, the peace of mind that comes from living in a secure, gated estate adds more peace-of-mind. Choose from secure golf-estates, gated communities, group housing complexes, retirement villages and even rural villages. Knysna has it all where feeling safe is concerned.

Urban Buzz

The centre of Knysna, Thesen Islands and even parts of the gentrified Industrial Area offer a buzz like no other - It's small town personality with a mini-metropolis feel. You can choose to be within walking distance of schools, restaurants, medical facilities and shopping malls - everything is conveniently close!