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Wilderness is a city in the Garden Route in South Africa.
background
The small resort Wilderness lies between the Outeniqua Mountains and the Indian Ocean on a lagoon that is covered by the mouth of the River Touw. The place itself is quite manageable, Wilderness is administered by its larger western neighbor George.
getting there
Wilderness is on the N2 between George and Sedgefield,
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Kaimaans River. The Kaimaans River flows west of Wilderness through a deep gorge and flows into the ocean. The water of the river is dark brown due to organic coloring.
- Map of Africa. A lookout point above Wilderness overlooking the Kaimaans River canyon.
- Dolphins Point. Lookout point between Wilderness and George next to the N2.
activities
- At the lagoon: rowing, water skiing, windsurfing, fishing.
- Rivers: canoes, rowing boats, no motor boats allowed
- Swimming: There are strong currents in the mouth of the lagoon.
- Hiking in the nearby woods
shop
Kwikspar at the entrance to the village, close to caltex petrol station. In the closer sorrounding also a minimarkt, liquor store and a lot of curious shops
kitchen
accommodation
- Wilderness Beach Hotel, P.O. Box 26, Wilderness, 6560 South Africa (Location: outside of Wilderness, next to the N2, near the beach). Tel.: 27 (0) 44 877 1104, Email: [email protected].. There are more hotels and restaurants in the vicinity.
- Fairy Knowe Backpackers, Dumbleton Road, Wilderness, 6560 South Africa (Location: near Eden Adventures). Tel.: 27 (0) 44 877 1285, Email: [email protected].. Nice backpacker hostel in the forest, great bar, good food. Prices around 125 ZAR in the dorm. The Baz bus stops here.
trips
literature
Web links
- An official website is not known.