WILDERNESS
Wilderness is situated between George and Sedgefield on the Garden Route and is renowned for its wide open beaches and beautiful lagoon system. The Outeniqua Mountains lie to the north and the Indian Ocean to the south with the Kaaimans River in the west and the Goukamma Nature Reserve in the east. Activities in the area include hiking, mountain-biking, kloofing, bird and whale watching, paragliding, horse riding, scenic drives, angling, boating, canoeing and other water sports. If you are looking for an action packed adrenalin filled holiday, you have found the right location. Several adventure companies are established in the area and they can put together packages that cater to your every need. It also boasts several hiking trails including Bosbok Trail, Browhooded Kingfisher Trail, Half-Collared Kingfisher Trail, The Pied Kingfisher Trail and Wilderness Heritage Trail. Experience the friendly hospitality when you visit any of the quaint restaurants, coffee shops or sidewalk shops nestled between the Milkwood Trees. The area has many day trip possibilities – take a leisurely drive along the scenic routes and experience the laid back lifestyle. An excellent viewpoint is the Map of Africa which offers breathtaking scenery of forests, lakes, mountains and coastline. It is a great source of inspiration, so it is not surprising that a great number of craftsmen and woman live in the area and you can pick up an amazing piece of work at one of the local craft markets or outlets. Enjoy a leisurely ramble through the mountains and farms visiting enterprising artists in their studios and natural surroundings. Some of the natural beauty you will experience in the area include the wide open beaches, many rivers and natural lakes and lagoons. Many species of water birds breed here and this makes it ideal for bird-watchers. Nature trails wind through densely wooded forest and along tranquil rivers, affording you the opportunity to encounter the brilliantly coloured Knysna Loerie, or one of the five kingfisher species that occur here. The National Park stretches from the Touw River mouth to the Swartvlei estuary and beyond, where it links with the Goukamma Nature Reserve, giving welcome protection to five lakes and the Serpentine, which is the winding strip of water joining Island Lake to the Touw River at the Ebb-and-flow Rest camp. The Woodmille Tree is another attraction in the area, thought to be about 800 years old and makes for an excellent picnic spot. By the way of accommodation, Wilderness has a range of facilities including hotels, luxury guest houses, B&B and self catering establishments. This is truly a place of timeless beauty and a must for any traveller visiting the Garden Route. Wilderness Tourism Info 
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