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Wilderness National Park, Wilderness

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National Park · Nature / Park
Traverse the scenic hiking trails of Wilderness National Park, a scenic landscape that surrounds the eponymous town and forms part of the famed Garden Route. Established in 2009, the park boasts a series of lakes, rivers, and picturesque forest scenery. Pitch a tent at one of the campsites, enjoy a lakeside picnic, or explore the area on a bike. If you're short on time, you can go canoeing on the rushing river, and take the leafy woodland path to the waterfall. Plan to visit Wilderness National Park and other customer-reviewed, writer-recommended Wilderness attractions using our Wilderness trip planner.
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  • By Mooiskoot
    The Wilderness National Park has so much to offer. A choice of hiking trails in a beautiful unspoilt environment. Abundant birdlife with two bird hides from which to enjoy the sight of water birds in....  more »
  • By DominiqueSaayman
    If you are looking for the perfect combination of wilderness, ocean, and river this is the ideal place. They are situated within wilderness and surrounded by nature. This is a quiet tranquil place...  more »
  • By Cairokid
    This is part of the Garden Route and is lovely. The beach is awesome with dramatic waves and a large sandy beach.  more »
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  • By James Cox
    Love this place, so much to do and see both here and in the area. A real treat for nature lovers.
  • By Leoni Mare
    Will definitely visit again. Stunning waterfall at end of hike
  • By Surajh Surjoo
    Awesome experience. Be prepared for 2.5 hour return hike. Comfy shoes.
  • By John Lardner-Burke
    Love the quietness of the area. However can be very busy in season. Staff very helpful
  • By Laurence Munro
    Not our best Sanparks experience, ablutions weren’t cleaned up to standards, pay for hiking, pay for riversite, pay for electricity, pay per canoe, wow, they are milking it. Wind were horrendous with several tents blown to pieces. Beautiful beautiful area, but the costs are too high.
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