Wilderness Overview
Wilderness, in the heart of the Garden Route, is a lovely little town in the most fabulous setting.
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In and Around
Wilderness
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Author: Samantha Black
Submitted: 05 May 2009
Wilderness, in the heart of the Garden Route, is a lovely little town in the most fabulous setting. With forested hills at its back, the town jigsaws itself around a number of pretty wetlands and flows over the high coastal dunes to overlook a magnificent, long, snow white beach where dolphins and whales come to play. Just to the west of the town, the pitch-black, mysterious, forest-clad Kaaimans River wends its way to the sea flowing under a series of bridges that support the N2 and a narrow gauge railway line that carries the historical Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train that runs between George and Knysna. Although there are lots of lovely places where you can just kick back, have a drink or a meal gazing at a fabulous view, or just read a book under a tree, Wilderness is primarily an active destination. With some fabulous paragliding launch sites, it’s a great place to learn to fly or just to do a tandem flight.
The Wilderness National Park conserves an extensive wetland that winds between lovely flood-plains and indigenous forest. You can rent canoes to explore the meandering waterways or just go for a lovely walk. Keen birders will appreciate the laid out day trails to and between some very well placed bird hides. You could abseil down a waterfall, do a scenic kloofing (canyoning) trip or join a mountain biking expedition, and the surfing is great. On Saturday mornings, the nearby Wild Oats Farmers Market is a feast of fabulous food and other delights. Wilderness is on the N2 and close to the airport at George.
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Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steaming across Kaaimans
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Wilderness beach
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Wilderness Lake
© South African Tourism
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Accommodation near Wilderness
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Situated in the heart of the garden route, near Knysna, George, Mossel bay and Outshoorn, only four hours drive from Cape Town, Hildesheim guesthouse offers four star accommodation surrounded by the beautiful Outeniqua mountains. Join us for sundowners whilst watching breathtaking sunsets and enjoy your breakfast in spectacular surroundings whilst the sun rises over the mountains.
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Mont Fleur, a 4-star B&B and Highly Recommended by AA, is nestled against the Wilderness mountainside with breathtaking views of the ocean and the lagoon. Close to all amenities, walk to the beach, lagoon, or variety of restaurants. A short drive will take you to golf in Knysna, the Caves in Oudtshoorn, or the surf in Victoria Bay.
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33% discount
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Enjoy MontFleur's stunning sea views for as low as R325 per person sharing when you stayfor 3 nights. Our November spring time promotion, the best value in the Garden Route, isas low as R1950 for a 3 night, double occupancy visit. Special includesbreakfast, families are welcomed as well. Valid on stays in November,2009. Terms and conditions apply.
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Flat consist of a main bedroom with queen size and shower/toilet en-suite. Small kitchenette fully equipped. Lounge with divan for possible third person or child. Guest shower and toilet. Outside patio with braai facilities and sea view.
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Establishment consists of master bedroom en-suite bathroom with shower, spa bath, wc, bidet and walk in dressing area, private open air and covered balconies. Also 4 bedrooms en-suite, 4 private lounges, 2 dining rooms, in-door BBQ , magnificent kitchen, office with internet facilities, outside Jacuzzi, and 4 garages.
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Set against the backdrop of a leafy mountain forest and overlooking the Wilderness Lagoon, Waterside Lodge welcomes its visitors to stylish, comfortable and well appointed rooms, each with private entrance, en-suite bathroom and wooden veranda - all with in walking distance of the golden beach, the fresh water lagoon and the charming Wilderness Village.
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Clairewood is a place of quiet contemplation, where silence and solitude is measured by the harmony and tranquility of the Outeniqua mountains and surrounding indigenous forest which provides habitat to nearly 200 species of birds and wildlife such as monkeys, bushbuck, porcupine, bushpig and occasional otters.
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15% discount
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Stay 7 nights or more and qualify for our 15% long-stay discount. That is 1 night FREE!
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Peace and tranquility - a paradise in the Wilderness and the Garden Route !
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Per person sharing from R225 -R600
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10% discount
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Book 2 nights or longer to get this discount ! This offer is valid until the 15 November 2009 .
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Spacious modern beach house nestled in the dunes of Wilderness with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Take a stroll on the private boardwalk down to a beautiful beach, which stretches lazily for as far as the eye can see. This house combines contemporary décor with high ceilings, deep airy wrap around verandahs, salt water pool, and uninterrupted panoramic ocean views from every angle.
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