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Wilderness Beach ©
Beach
Wilderness Beach , Wilderness
4.7
Stroll for miles upon the white sands of Wilderness Beach. The peaceful stretch of shoreline features waters safe for children, with low wave
Map of Africa Viewpoint ©
Lookout
Map of Africa Viewpoint , Wilderness
4.0
Located between the Garden Route destinations of Knysna and George, Map of Africa Viewpoint provides sweeping views of mountains and forests.
Wilderness National Park ©
National Park
Wilderness National Park , Wilderness
4.4
Traverse the scenic hiking trails of Wilderness National Park, a scenic landscape that surrounds the eponymous town and forms part of the fam
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Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours , Wilderness
4.7
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Safari Ostrich Show Farm ©
Nature / Park
Safari Ostrich Show Farm , Oudtshoorn
4.1
Safari Ostrich Show Farm provides entertaining tourist activities and serves as home to more than 2,000 birds. Founded in 1956, the farm is s
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FROM $10 BOOK WITH VIATOR Safari Ostrich Farm Tractor Tour the only Tractor Safari in Oudtshoorn
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Duration: 55 minutes
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FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-Hour Game Drive at the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $832 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Day Garden Route Tour from Cape Town
Duration: 4 days
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Wilderness

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Lookouts · Beaches · National Parks
On a vacation in Wilderness, a coastal resort town on the Garden Route, you'll have easy access to a multitude of nature trails and activities set among the rivers, beaches, and forests of Wilderness National Park and Goukama Nature Reserve. The seaside town, surrounded by lakes and lagoons, makes an ideal spot for exploring various adventure sports, from mountain biking and horseback rides, to abseiling in the river canyon. If you're planning a relaxing trip, lounging on the beaches, picnics, and drives to scenic viewpoints are some of the things you can add to your Wilderness itinerary. With our world travel planner, South Africa vacations can be built around trips to Wilderness and other destinations in South Africa.

Side trips from Wilderness

Safari Ostrich Show Farm ©
Nature / Park
Safari Ostrich Show Farm
Oudtshoorn
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm ©
Farm
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
Oudtshoorn
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
Garden Route ©
Scenic Drive
Garden Route
Western Cape
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
De Zeekoe Farm
Nature / Park
De Zeekoe Farm
Oudtshoorn
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Wilderness

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Horseback Riding Tour
Horseback Riding Tours
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Half Collared Kingfisher Trail
Hiking Trail
Half Collared Kingfisher Trail
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
Perdepoort Horse Tails ©
Equestrian Trail
Perdepoort Horse Tails
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kaaimans Waterfall
Waterfall
Kaaimans Waterfall
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Wilderness

Wilderness Lagoon ©
Water Body
Wilderness Lagoon
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kaaiman's River
Water Body
Kaaiman's River
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min

Trails in Wilderness

Wilderness Segway Tours
Hiking Trail
Wilderness Segway Tours
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Garden Route Horse Trails ©
Equestrian Trail
Garden Route Horse Trails
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Museums in Wilderness

Palms Garden Square ©
Art Gallery
Palms Garden Square
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
Pharoah Art Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Pharoah Art Gallery
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes

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Where to stay in Wilderness

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The picturesque resort town of Wilderness boasts a varied accommodation selection for its visitors. Numerous lodging options line the scenic coastline, overlooking the pristine beaches in or near the small town. Rental properties and charming guesthouses offer panoramic sea views, lush garden settings, and easy access to beaches and the village facilities. Luxury lodges and villas can also be found, as well as some large hotels and resorts.
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