The Leisure Collective: Panzi Garden Suite

Perched on the banks of an expansive, sparkling lagoon that swirls out to sea between the two sandstone cliffs known as the Heads, the tucked-away town of Knysna has long been one of the Garden Route’s most precious gems. There are quirky restaurants, boutique shops and countless natural attractions – and when you’re done with all of those, there’s Leisure Isle, a tranquil island oasis surrounded by the lagoon and connected to the mainland via a narrow causeway.

Here, the cars cruise slowly and the kids ride bicycles freely, while holidaymakers lounge on the beaches, splash in the lagoon’s gentle waters, browse through the scattering of shops and restaurants or spot birds in the Steenbok Nature Reserve. Here is also where you’ll find The Leisure Collective’s eight unique accommodation options, each tailored to suit a particular type of traveller. Panzi Garden Suite is perfect for couples or solo travellers, being a simple, pet-friendly apartment with a fully equipped kitchenette and a cute outdoor area with a braai, plus free access to the lodge’s bikes and kayaks.

THE LODGINGS

Bedrooms + bathrooms

• 1 bedroom with a queen-size bed and desk
• 1 ensuite bathroom (shower only)
• Bathroom amenities

Indoor + outdoor living

• Fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and bar fridge
• Indoor and outdoor sitting areas
• Smart TV
• Patio with a braai
• Complimentary WiFi
• Free access to the lodge bikes and kayaks

THINGS TO DO

On the property

• Braai
• Read
• Cycle
• Swim in the lodge pool
• Walk and swim on nearby beaches

In the area

• Explore Leisure Isle, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay
• Various beaches
• Fishing (catch and release)
• Whale-watching
• Kayaking and SUPing
• Sunset sailing charters
• The Knysna Heads
• Various animal sanctuaries
• Knysna oysters (April to September)