Start with the beautiful homes and generous spirit of many friends, combine with Sam’s years of international living and background in her own family’s well know boutique hotel, her down to earth attitude and love of people and all things beautiful. Add inspired thinking while enjoying delicious local wine over long lazy lunches.  And voila, you have something special to offer travelers to the Garden Route who seek to shuck off the city, feel the sun on their faces, immerse themselves in the natural beauty of this ancient landscape, escape on an adventure or just to enjoy a great all-round experience of South African hospitality.

In keeping with the personal nature of the Sky Collection, Sam and her team are delighted to to tailor a solution to their guests special requirements.

Activities and in and around Knysna are many and varied with something for everyone. Some properties offer guests complimentary bicycles, stand up paddles and kayaks for exploring the local waterways. Private sunset cruising is available aboard our luxury speedboat with a drop-off service for guests who want to follow a cruise with dinner at one of the many restaurants on Thesen Island and the Waterfront.

Knysna is situated in the centre of the lakes, beaches, nature reserves and mountains of the Garden Route and is the perfect base for exploring the surrounding nature. Most of our accommodation has easy access to the beaches and shallow waters of Leisure Island and the Heads where children play safely. Book your lesson to learn to surf, kiteboard and stand up paddle.

Many of our properties are spectacularly situated for birds eye views, gorgeous photographs, and walking distance to the beach and local eateries.

Nature enthusiasts of all fitness levels can experience the local coastal fynbos and indigenous forest choosing between many accessible hiking, biking and driving trails in the forest, the beach or along the sea cliffs.

For golfers the choices are endless.  Assistance booking t-off times and all other activities is available from the Skycollection team.

You let us know your accommodation needs and we will suggest the perfect property for you.