Knysna boasts more than 240 terrestrial and marine species, 40 pelagic species and some of the rarest and the most beautiful birds you’ll ever see. African black oystercatchers, Knysna warblers, Knysna loeries and malachite kingfishers.

Although you will probably not encounter an elephant on a nature walk through indigenous forests, there are a number of wildlife sanctuaries in and around Knysna that are of great interest and worthy of your support. The Elephant Park and Monkeyland to name a few.