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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our local ocean sustains a pretty remarkable array of marine wildlife. As our visiting gentle giants slowly leave our shores to return to their southern feeding grounds off Antarctica, we can still count on regular sightings of our other favourite marine mammals – dolphins! Throughout the year we enjoy wild encounters with three different dolphin […]
Having an encounter with a humpback or southern right whale in its natural environment is a thrilling experience for any ocean lover. When you see their exhalation in the distance as they surface to breathe, it feels like you’ve hit the jackpot and it’s hard not to get all giddy with delight. The combined anticipation […]
Our main mission at Ocean Odyssey is to showcase Knysna’s phenomenal marine mammal life. But the commentary on our tours very often includes interesting titbits about the other wildlife that we encounter, particularly the abundant bird life. Throughout the broad expanse of the estuary, at the opening of the Knysna River system and soaring above […]
Did you know that our Knysna Estuary boasts the highest biodiversity in comparison to any other estuary in South Africa? It’s a literal treasure trove of flora and fauna. Of all the critters that reside in the estuary, it is the little Knysna seahorse (Hippocampus capensis) that is the most celebrated. Seahorses belong […]
We have been so inspired by all the great Plastic Free July stories that are circulating on social media at the moment that we thought we should bring attention to this important movement, even though the first part of July is already done and dusted. Also because we believe people should start adopting more of […]
“It is in your hands to make the world a better one for all” -Nelson Mandela For Mandela Day this year we have chosen KAWS (Knysna Animal Welfare Society) as our cause. KAWS plays a hugely important role in assisting vulnerable animals in our Greater Knysna Region and they really need our help. We […]