The Knysna Forest came alive this past weekend as thousands of runners, visitors, and locals gathered for one of South Africa’s most iconic events — the Knysna Forest Marathon, held on Saturday, 5 July 2025, as part of the much-loved Knysna Oyster Festival. If you stayed at a central Knysna guesthouse like Knysna Manor House, you would have been right in the heart of the action — just a short walk from...
Spring is in the air
Posted on Sat August 23, 2014.
Whilst the managers, Brenda and Anthony Liddle have been on a much deserved break, we have been busy at Knysna Manor House
What an amazing week in Knysna (apart from the weather), but we are getting ready for the large influx of visitors not only to Knysna but to our guesthouse.
Rooms have been springcleaned from top to bottom, carpets shampooed, curtains washed. Although the weather might not have been as good to us as we would have liked, it has helped by keeping us indoors and busy.
Whilst we have been in Knysna, we took a boat trip via Odyssey Tours to see the whales, and we were not disappointed.
Spent a lovely moring at the Sedgefield Farmers market this morning, and despite the cold wind, it was packed with people with a lovely buzzing atmosphere.
We met some wonderful guests this week, Mr and Mrs Dibbs from Durban, the Westendorp family from Holland, Jewlyn from Hawai (and Vegas), Tanya who was staying with us whilst working on busines and various tour guides. Thank you for the wonderful interactions, and the opportunity to help you where possible.
Further Reading
🏃♀️ Knysna Forest Marathon 2025: Where Nature, Community & Spirit Meet
Tue July 8, 2025
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2025 Knysna Events
Tue January 21, 2025
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What an exciting year ahead for Knysna and surrounds, with many annual and new events just around the corner. Knysna Manor House is the perfect place to base yourself, whether travelling solo, or with large groups of friends and family, we can accommodate up to thirty people, whilst still surrounding yourself with the comforts of home. https://www.visitknysna.co.za/whats-on/events/
Knysna Oyster Festival Turns 40
Tue May 30, 2023
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2023 Knysna oyster festival celebrates 40 years of family fun Knysna Municipality - 24th May 2023 Celebrating its 40th birthday this year, the popular Knysna Oyster Festival kicks off on the 30th of June with an action-packed programme! One of the longest-running festivals in South Africa, this family festival appeals to all ages.
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