
Kanonkop House
Kanonkop House is a five star boutique guest house in Knysnsa on South Africa's Garden Route. Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon with exquisite views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean.
There are 7 spectacular individual designed and decorated suites with various views. The guest house is bordered by lush garden and a small forest, which attracts wildlife and a plethora of bird life which can be enjoyed from the sunny pool deck. For families and small groups the Kanonkop Team hosts guests at a selection of exclusive-use Villas situated throughout Knysna from the beach and waterways of the lagoon to the beautiful local golf courses. Packages at the Villas can be tailored from those preferring self catering to those who require full hosting services.
Expert View
- Feel like a personal guest of the owners
- Ideally situated for the Garden Route attractions
- Private and luxurious - a sanctuary to return to after a busy day
- Some of the best views in Knysna
At a glance
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7 Suites
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8 years +
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Open All Year
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B&B
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Scenic

"Golf is a popular pastime along the Garden Route. Be sure to bring your clubs in order to play Knysnas two championship courses, Pezula and Simola, both of which offer special rates for guests of Kanonkop House."
ACTIVITIES
Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Ocean Safari
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Helicopter Flights
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Quad Biking
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Scenic Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Canoeing/Kayaking
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Cycling
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Fishing
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Golf
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Hiking
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Horse riding
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Watersports
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Natural Wonders
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Wellness/Spa
Gallery
Take a journey through Kanonkop House to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.






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Client Reviews
We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.

Honeymoon to United Arab Emirates & Seychelles
An outstanding well planned and well counseled experience. We will use your firm again !
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Solo Trip to Zambia
An amazing adventure! Much more than I expected. The accommodations were fantastic and all the staff went out of their way to make sure that all of our needs were taken care of. The game drives were incredible.
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Honeymoon to South Africa & Seychelles
Absolutely amazing!! Everything happened with zero issues or stress from beginning to end. We appreciated the thorough itinerary, guides, and hotel concierge. We were treated like their most important client everywhere we went. We have Steve to thank for setting up the most perfect honeymoon!!
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