Lodge · Garden Route
Kanonkop House
Kanonkop House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience.
From RÂ 3Â 120 per person sharing, per night
Garden RouteLocation
R 3 120From, per person · night
About the lodge
An overview of Kanonkop House.
Kanonkop House combines service and relaxed luxury in an intimate and unique guest experience.
Highlights
- Kanonkop House is a luxury Garden Route hideaway that celebrates sophisticated design.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Knysna Lagoon and Heads.
- Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in a private indigenous forest.
You Should Know
- Children over the age of 10 years are welcome at the guest house.
- Children are accommodated on a single bed in all rooms except the Paradise Room.
The Detail
Consistently voted among the Top 25 Hotels in Africa (TripAdvisor), guests from all over the world are hosted in a refined family home while enjoying the service and excellence of five-star boutique accommodation.
Kanonkop House is beautifully positioned at the top of Kanonkop Hill in a private indigenous forest, overlooking the iconic Knysna Lagoon, with breathtaking views stretching all the way to the famous Knysna Heads and Indian Ocean. The tranquil setting, just outside of the main town centre, allows guests to relax and enjoy the natural beauty the Garden Route is famed for. Restaurants, activities, and shops in the town of Knysna are just a five-minute drive away.
In-house activities include discounted golf, cycling, birding, hiking, kayaking, visits to the beach, and various watersports. Kanonkop House is also ideally situated to take advantage of all Garden Route tourist attractions. The hosts are always on hand to make recommendations and arrange bookings for guests.
The property has only seven rooms and is not open to the public, ensuring true privacy for guests. For families and small groups, the Kanonkop team hosts guests at a selection of exclusive-use villas situated throughout Knysna. These villas range from locations on the beach or waterways of the lagoon to settings at beautiful local golf courses. Packages at the villas can be tailored to suit guests' preferences, whether they wish for self-catering or full hosting services.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, breakfast, 24-hour concierge, and all local beverages from the bar and minibar.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 20 Jan 2027
Price your stay
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, 24-hour concierge and all local beverages from the bar and mini bar
RÂ 3Â 120
per person · night
≈ R 18 750 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, 24-hour concierge and all local beverages from the bar and mini bar
RÂ 3Â 650
per person · night
≈ R 21 900 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 20 Jan 2027
Bed & Breakfast - Breakfast daily, 24-hour concierge and all local beverages from the bar and mini bar
RÂ 4Â 650
per person · night
≈ R 27 900 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
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A closer look.
Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa
Knows Kanonkop House backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Kim and Keith across the team.
"Leigh-Ann was outstanding and very helpful in putting an itinerary together not just for a Safari but including internal flights and accommodation in Cape Town and all along the Garden Route. Would highly recommend using Safari.com for your South Africa trips especially if it is your first trip."
Speak to a safari specialist
Let's design your stay.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Kanonkop House: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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