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Pro

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  Outstanding nature. 


Con

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  It can get crowdy during high season. 


In a nutshell

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  Beautiful Place to Rest Up 

 

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Things to Do  

Paragliding

Paragliding, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  a good place to do this! 

Canoeing

Canoeing, Wilderness

 didgeridorien Says:  You can rent canoes near wilderness and canoe on the Wilderness Lagoon through the jungle. The sounds and sights are amazing and it is a lot of fun. 

Wilderness National Park

Wilderness National Park, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  Beautiful!! 

From N2 walk down to beach

From N2 walk down to beach, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  At Wilderness is a place high up where you can pull off your car on side of road to take photo's from here you can walk down wooden stairs to the beach and river mouth. 

Pull off the road for a picnic

Pull off the road for a picnic, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  There is a place where you can just pull off for a while and enjoy the scenery 

Drive to see beautiful views

Drive to see beautiful views, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  There are such beautiful views, take a drive along the N2 and just enjoy the views! 

Outeniqua Tjoe-Choo

Outeniqua Tjoe-Choo, Wilderness

 Rasta_Rob Says:  Don't miss the chance to ride the classic Outeniqua Tjoe-Choo steam train from George to Knysna. The scenery is spectacular, and the experience of riding in a classic steam train is hard to beat. The train leaves George in the morning, arrives in Knysna around noon, then... 

Canoe

Canoe, Wilderness

 chikidee Says:  In the Wilderness Nature reserve you can hire canoes!It's great fun to paddle along the river with dense forest all around you! You can hear hundreds of birds singing and maybe you'll see a turtle.But be careful if you see a green water snake... We were paddeling along when... 

Kwalata

Kwalata, Wilderness

 Kurtdhis Says:  Kwalata Wilderness is one of the largest hunting ranches in South Africa's Limpopo Province (Northern Province). The whole estate covers some 50 000 acres (20 000 hectares) of prime hunting land. Kwalata lies about 300km north of the city of Johannesburg and is situated in... 

Outeniqua Choo-Choo

Outeniqua Choo-Choo, Wilderness

 Kurtdhis Says:  An absolute must. A scenic trip on the Outeniqua Choo-Choo, an unforgettable experience, gives you the best of all worlds - the sea, the forest and the mountains. 

Jubilee Creek

Jubilee Creek, Wilderness

 Kurtdhis Says:  Head for the indigenous forests or our spectacular coastline. Explore Jubilee Creek; the historical gold mining village of Millwood or the beach resorts of Noetzie, Plettenberg Bay, Brenton, Knysna... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

The Palms: The Palms

The Palms: The Palms, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  Seafood, Cape Malay , I will include a website, the website has info, a map and prices 

Mulligan Grill: Grill Restaurant

Mulligan Grill: Grill Restaurant, Wilderness

 nora_south_africa Says:  Beacon RoadWilderness6560 George, South Africa 

Riverside Kitchen: Original Menu and Kitchy African Ambience

Riverside Kitchen: Original Menu and Kitchy African Ambience, Wilderness

 Rasta_Rob Says:  The waterside setting, ambience, and original menu make this an essential stop on any Garden Route restaurant tour. Cajun blackened hake with mango chutney. 

Transportation  

Throughout South Africa

Throughout South Africa, Wilderness

 Huntress_7499 Says:  Robberies, assaults & similar occur regularly & though police do their best to provide security, it's not enough to deter criminals.Numerous tourist have been robbed on Table Mountain.TIPS:1. Wear any jewelery inside your clothers.2. Keep your bag close to your body & zipped... 

Shopping  

Wilderness: Craftwork

Wilderness: Craftwork, Wilderness

 didgeridorien Says:  In the town Wilderness is a square that has a few shops that sell craftwork such as jewelry and art. It is all locally made and very beautiful. Apparently there also is a crafts market twice a month. 

What to Pack  

How should one dress?

How should one dress?, Wilderness

 Jenniflower Says:  Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Some ideas:Light coloured clothing that doesnt absorb the sun as much as dark clothing. If you're going on safari, pack comfortable walking shoes and khaki, brown or beige casual clothes.Long-sleeved... 

Off The Beaten Path  

A whole continent in a bird's eye view...

A whole continent in a bird's eye view..., Wilderness

 Alice-Kees Says:  While roaming the countryside on one of our walks we were attracted by a signpost that directed us to the "Map of Africa."Why would someone want to drive to a map of Africa? As the signpost told us, the Map of Africa was only 1 km to go, we decided to walk into that... 

Canoing up the lagoon

Canoing up the lagoon, Wilderness

 Kurtdhis Says:  Spend a tranquil day , hiring a canoe and paddling from Wilderness lagoon up to Sedgefield. The natural beauty to be viewed along the way is absolutely breathtaking. Pack a picnic basket and stop off at one of the many landing areas along the way.The sporting enthusiasts... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Wings over Wilderness

Wings over Wilderness, Wilderness

 Kurtdhis Says:  You get to fly most of our beautiful sites.Quality instruction and ALL quality equipment to use during your licence periodBasic licence course with SAPHA licence after 25 flights.Tuition by qualified instructor.Accommodation overlooking the sea with dolphins surfing our... 

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 An absolute must. A scenic trip on the Outeniqua Choo-Choo, an unforgettable experience, gives you the best of all worlds - the sea, the forest and the... 

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Wilderness - Garden Route

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 The Garden Route is probably the most scenic region in South Africa. Nowhere in the world will you find a place as beautiful and diverse as the Garden Route. Wilderness lies 15 km east of George,...... 

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Wilderness

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Wilderness. I'd love to share with you the 7 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Wilderness

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 The town of Wilderness is not that big: the "town centre" consists of a small shopping square and some restaurants that mainly cater for tourists. So, if it's not the town you're heading for, it must... 

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Wilderness - South Africa: Beauty unequalled

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 This is one of South Africa's most beautiful areas. It has abundant water, vegetation and places of interest. This site is under contruction. More to follow. 

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Wilderness National Park

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 Wilderness National Park is an beautiful estuary system that combines, wetlands, rivers, ocean, waterfalls, and hills. It is rich in birdlife with over 250 species of birds recorded with the Knysna...... 

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