Review:

Of all the towns located on the Garden Route, Knysna (pronounced ny-sna) might be the most famous. A town whose history lies in the timber industry, Knysna is home to some lovely shops and galleries that sell locally sourced and made wooden furniture, jewelry, and crafts. Unfortunately, due to a massive wildfire in 2017, much of the beautiful forests and nature surrounding Knysna were destroyed. It’s a tragedy that will take the community decades to recover from, and the surrounding forests may never be quite the same again, but the hardy town of Knysna carries on with life, providing tourists with an artsy, friendly, and progressive community for the duration of their stay.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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