Odyssey Journal

    • What to expect when expecting…. WHALES!

      Its that time of the year again when our gentle giants come out to play! Here is what to expect.....

      Ooh, baby, it’s cold outside! But that’s exactly where we want to be, out on the big blue with our migratory whales! This is an exciting time of the year to witness the great migration of our ocean giants! So, since it is officially whale season, we would like to make sure that you have all the information you need and what to expect on our Close Encounter Whale Watching tours!

    • City Nature Challenge

      Sharing the extraordinary biodiversity of the Garden Route.

      The Garden Route boasts an extraordinary diversity of species throughout its extensive range – almost 7000 different species just on terra firma alone, as this number excludes the astounding web of marine life that thrives along our Garden Route coastline. A notable example is our iconic Knysna Estuary, which is considered the most important estuarine […]

    • 7 Things You Can Strike Off Your Bucket List by Visiting Knysna

      Written by Neil Kleise

      Knysna is the best-known town on the Garden Route, and it’s the perfect place for a vacation. But what exactly is there to do in Knysna? Well, it depends on what you want from a holiday. Because it really does offer everything! You’ll have the chance to see incredible animals both on land and at […]

    • Renew Able Knysna

      Locals Unite in the Fight Against Waste

          When you place your weekly waste out for collection, is it a case of out of sight, out of mind? You may not realise it, but our beautiful town of Knysna is currently grappling with serious waste issues. Not only are residents generating far too much of it, but the general waste management […]

    • Young Environmentalist Tackles Plastic Pollution

      Say no to single-use plastic

        Climate change, plastic pollution, ailing oceans and mass extinction are just some of the sobering environmental issues that we are faced with as we herald in a new decade.  It is clear that all is not well with our planet and it is easy to become completely overwhelmed by the scale of these issues, […]

    • Thrilling Orca Encounter in Knysna

      Apex Predators Visit Knysna's Waters.

      Migratory whales are winter’s gift to Knysna’s dynamic coastline, and during this time our waters literally heave with the activity of both humpback and southern right whales. Our dynamic Indian Ocean boasts many other varied species and, throughout the year, we enjoy regular sightings of the Indian Ocean humpback and in-shore bottlenose dolphins and, less […]

    • 20 Reasons to Visit Knysna in 2020

      #20plenty!!

      The Greater Knysna region is often dubbed  ‘Nature’s Playground’ and this popular coastal region is celebrated for many things: festivals, ancient forests, whales, beaches, lakes, rivers, oysters and seahorses. It is all of these and so much more. Whatever your interests, Knysna offers something for everyone, here are 20 Reasons to Visit Knysna in 2020 […]

    • Knysna’s Whale Watching Season Highlights

      Another Memorable Whale Migration

      As the last of December’s long, balmy days draw to an end, it is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the year behind us. We were once again blessed with a phenomenal whale watching season and even though the whales have left Knysna’s waters until their next annual migration, the unforgettable close encounters […]

    • Ocean Odyssey Showcases the natural wonders of Knysna

      Food for the Soul

        Every year, Knysna lures thousands of visitors in search of soul food. A veritable nature’s playground, lovers of the great outdoors are utterly spoilt for choice when they visit our area. If you cast your gaze northward, you will see the sinuous outline of the Outeniqua Mountain range standing sentinel over the Greater Knysna […]

    • Behind the Scenes

      Of our Ocean Odyssey Dream Team

        Since Evelyn Pepler took the helm of Ocean Odyssey in 2012, the company has gone from strength to strength and we owe our success to the passion and dedication of our rock star Ocean Odyssey team. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes of this dynamic Knysna company, from permit regulations […]