Located between the Kaaimans River and the Goukama Nature Reserve and bordered by the Outeniqua Mountains. Renowned for it tranquil sea and beaches which stretch on forever, Wilderness has become a Internationally sought after holiday resort. Wilderness is also surrounded by many rivers and natural lakes and lagoons. This makes it a great spot for water sport enthusiasts, who flock there regularly. There is 2500 ha National Park with five rivers, five lakes, two estuaries and 18km of coastline. Wilderness sports many types of wildlife, in particular birds. Many types of water birds breed here and this makes it ideal for bird-watchers. The many other types of recreation include hiking, dolphin and whale-watching, hang-gliding, paragliding, golfing, horse riding, mountain-biking and scenic drives, The famous “Map of Africa Viewpoint” offers fantastic view of the Kaaimans River Valley and an ocean vista rivaled by few.
*Action: *Fly a Microlight (Karoo) *Kloofing (Kaaimans River) *Deep Sea Fishing (Mosselbay) *Abseiling (Klein Karoo) *Bungee Jumping (Tsitsikamma) *Crocodile and Shark Cage Diving (Mosselbay & Oudtshoorn) *Arts & Culture: *George Museum (George) *Knysna Fine Art (Knysna) *Twenty-One on Montagu (George) *Art Barn (Rheenendal) *Dining Out & Drinking: - Hoekwil Country Cafe (Hoekwil) - Rambling Rose (Hoekwil) - Hoeka Toeka (Hoekwil) - Merchant and Maiden) Hoekwil - Pomodoro’s Italian Restaurant (Wilderness) - Joplins Steak Bar (Wilderness) - The Girls Restaurant (Wilderness) - Blue Olive Restaurant (Wilderness) *Garden Route Wineries (Calitzdorp / Barrydale / Ladismith) *Hikes & Walks: *Wilderness National Park (Wilderness) *Reflections Guided Tours (Wilderness) *Otter Trail (Tsitsikamma) *Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail (Tsitsikamma) *Woodcutters Journey (Tsitsikamma) *Goukamma Day Hike (Sedgefield) *Garden of Eden (Knysna) *Just Chillin *Numerous Beaches Including (Wilderness, Victoria Bay, Herolds Bay) *Friday Night Market (Wilderness) *Ferry Up Keurbooms River (Plettenberg Bay) *Lightlys Cabin Boats (Knysna) *Fancourt Spa (Fancourt, Blanco) *Kurland Polo (The Crags) *Road trips: *Meiringspoort Pass (De Rust to Klaarstroom) *Prince Alfreds Pass (Knysna to Diepwalle) *Swartberg Pass (Oudtshoorn to Prince Albert) *Sights to See: *Big Tree (Hoekwil) *Map of Africa (Wilderness Heights) *Outeniqua Railway Museum (George) *Bartholomew Dias Maritime Museum (Mosselbay) *Seal Island (Mosselbay & Plettenberg Bay) *Karoo Fossils (Prince Albert) *Botanical Gardens (George) *Shopping: *Timberlake Shopping Village (nearby Sedgefield) *Wild Oats Organic Market (Sedgefield) *Petals Fynbos Nursery (Rondevlei) *The Boatshed (Thesen Island, Knysna) *Sports: Paragliding (Wilderness) *Horseback Riding (Wilderness & Sedgefield) *Learn to Sail (Knysna) *Scuba Diving (Mosselbay) *Cycling *Spear Fishing (Gerickes Point) *Golf (at least 14 Courses to choose from) *Tours: *Elephant Parks (The Crags , Knysna) *Monkeyland and Birds of Eden (Plettenberg Bay) *Tiger Wolf or Donkey Sanctuaries (Mosselbay, Witelsbos, George) *Featherbed Ferry (Knysna) *Ostrich Farm (Oudtshoorn) *Cango Caves (Oudtshoorn) *Treetop Tour (Tsitsikamma) *Elephant Safari (Botlierskop Private Game Reserve)
Luxury suite with King size bed. Bathroom with shower. Separate Spa bath currently not in use due water shortages. Suite over looks pool, gardens and Outeniqua Mountains. Breakfast can be ordered at an additional Fee.
A two bedroom, two bathroom Garden Cottage overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains. Private patio with Braai (barbeque). Main bedroom has king size bed, second bedroom has twin beds. Separate kitchen and large lounge.
A two bedroomed Garden Cottage overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains. Private patio with built in Braai (barbeque). Main bedroom has king size bed, second bedroom has twin beds. Bathroom with shower only. Open plan kitchen, lounge and dining room.
Garden suite with twin beds or king size bed. Bathroom with shower only. Enjoy your private patio overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains. Breakfast can be ordered at an additional Fee.
Garden suite with twin beds or king size bed (please specify your preference). Bathroom with bath and shower over bath. Enjoy your private patio overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains. Breakfast can be ordered at an additional Fee.
Pool Side Suite - Main bedroom has king size bed, second bedroom has twin beds.The suite also has a private lounge overlooking the pool. Breakfast can be ordered at an additional Fee.
If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 75% of the deposit.
If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 50% of the deposit.
If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 25% of the deposit.
From George and Wilderness: Take the N2 to Knysna. Turn left at the Hoekwil turn-off and follow the road over a railway crossing, up the hill to Hoekwil. Turn right at Duiwe Rivier Road. Turn right at Kerk Street. Hildesheim is approximately 800 m past the Post Office on the left.
Children welcome.