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Wilderness National Park
Wilderness National Park
Wilderness National Park is situated along the well-known Garden Route in the southern cape.
This area is well known for its lakes, rivers, fens, estuaries and beaches set against a backdrop of lush forest and lofty mountains.
For the hiking enthusiast, go on one of the nature trails that wind through densely wooded forest and along tranquil rivers, affording you the opportunity to encounter the Knysna Lourie, or one of the five kingfisher species that occur in the area.
Wilderness National Park offers the adventure enthusiast a range of activities. Experience whales & dolphins from Dolphin Point. Hire a canoe or bicycle, go abseiling, kloofing, paragliding or hang-gliding. Go boating, fishing at Island Lake or hike to the waterfall above Ebb & Flow Restcamp.
You do not have to be super fit to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. There are activities for young, old, energetic or idle: take a stroll along a forest path or visit the bird hide and discover the wealth of bird life. Lie back in a canoe on a quiet backwater and watch the world float by. Camp under the stars alongside the river or stay in log cabins on stilts.
Wilderness 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 Restcamp.
Accommodation
Ebb & Flow Restcamp (South)
Family cottages - 4 bed
- 2 bedrooms
- Bathroom (bath)
- Open plan, partially equipped kitchen
- Serviced daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap
Log cottages - 4 bed
- 2 bedrooms
- Bathroom (bath & shower)
- Open plan, partially equipped kitchen
- Serviced daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap
Forest Cabins – 2 and 4 bed
- Ablutions and partially equipped kitchens
- A communal kitchen for cooking
- Microwave ovens are available for hire from Reception
- Serviced daily and provided with bedding, towels and soap
Ebb & Flow Restcamp (North)
Rondavel - 2 bed
- Bathroom (shower) and basic kitchen equipment
- Basic budget accommodation
Rondavel - 2 bed
- Communal ablution facilities and basic kitchen equipment
- Basic budget accommodation
Caravan\Camping
Both restcamps have caravan and campsites on the banks of the Touw River,
- A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one autovilla or one motorised caravan will be permitted per site
- Communal ablution and scullery facilities
- Some sites at Ebb & Flow Restcamp (South) are equipped with 220V power points
- Power points are for caravan plugs only - applicable adapter needed for normal three-point plug
- Portable barbeques are supplied
Facilities
- Many facilities are available in the towns of Wilderness and George
- There is no shop in the Restcamp, however vending machines are available at Reception
- The closest restaurants are in the town of Wilderness – a list is available at Reception
- Laundromat and dryer
- Medical doctors, a dentist, a pharmacy and the postal agency are available in the town of Wilderness
Extra Information
Day visitors
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The park is ideal for day visitors with various picnic sites at the Restcamp and at the lagoon
Climate
- Pleasant, temperate coastal climate
- Rainfall occurs throughout the year
- Most rainfall at night
Office Hours
No official office hours
Check in / out
Check Out Time: 09h00
Check In Time: 12h00
Handy Hints
- Pets are not allowed in a national park
- Bring along a bathing suit, angling equipment, hat, sun block, walking shoes, binoculars, bird and animal reference books
- Hikers must always carry sufficient water
- It is preferable to swim at Wilderness beach when a lifeguard is on duty
