What to do and see in Knysna, Western Cape: The Best Free Things to do

Based in the town of Knysna, the renowned Metelerkamps, is truly one of the most beautiful browsing shops in South Africa. You will get lost amongst our vast collection of the beautiful and the branded. Many "made in South Africa" products available as well as the best brands available. Find the perfect gift here and be treated with excellent service from staff who love being here and are very knowledgeable and friendly!

Our showroom is situated in the popular commercial hub of the luxurious Thesen Island marina development in Knysna. On display in our showroom is a selection of diamonds, tanzanite, morganite and precious gemstones set in yellow, white and rose gold. Our workshop is onsite, and our craftsmen are always ready to design and manufacture a special item of jewellery.​ ​For those wishing to have custom jewellery made, we have a selection of rare and beautiful diamonds and collectible gemstones available to view by appointment. Rare gemstones available include colour D Flawless diamonds, unheated Kashmir sapphires, unheated Burmese rubies, Tsavorite and Alexandrite. ​As a leading manufacturing jeweller on the Garden Route, our focus is on creating one-of-a-kind jewellery, tailor-made to order. Our team of craftsmen combine both traditional goldsmithing techniques and cutting-edge technology to create bespoke handcrafted platinum and gold jewellery. Please contact us for more information.

A working art studio where the resident artist engages with visitors , provides demonstrations and gives advice to artists and collectors

Knysna Gin Distillery creates traditional small batch Spirits. Our first gin recently scored 91 points at the IWSC in London. Visit any day for tastings and an informal tour. Try the new Blueberry Gin. Enjoy the creative cocktail menu. The Buffels baai is our best seller: an unusual combination of gin, elderflower syrup and litchi juice.

Wild Oats is a local farmers and food market open every Saturday morning until 12 noon. We are located on the western outskirts of Sedgefield at the turnoff to Sedgefield Island. An award winning Garden Route landmark we are not to be confused with the Scarab Craft Market to the far east of Engen Petrol Station or the Mosaic Flea Market across the road from Wild Oats. As a food market, our open times are limited due to the short shelf-life of many of our LOCALLY PRODUCED products which include: Free-range chicken, beef, pork and lamb, free-range eggs, multiple cheese, dairy and baked products including fresh gouda, cheddar, blue-cheeses... milk, fresh fish, fruits, free-range & organic vegetables in season, many traditional and exotic bottled goods, organic olives, berries, rusks, koeksisters, biltong & wors, famous artisan breads, award-winning cheesecakes and goats cheeses... and on and on and on. Also a fabulous range of hot-off-the-grill breakfasts, coffees, teas and fresh-squeeze juices and smoothies. FOOD HEAVEN! Come face-to-face with our local food producers every Saturday morning, come rain or shine.