Wilderness National Park

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Stretching from the mouth of Touws River to the Swartvlei Estuary and beyond, Wilderness National Park is one that is rich is natural beauty and displays gorgeous and lush landscapes in many shades of green, serene lakes and lovely mountain views. The Wilderness National park is situated in the heart of the beautiful Garden Route and is home to a diverse habitat of birds and various other wildlife. This spectacular parks welcome visitors from all over the world to discover the beauty of this park firsthand. Enjoy long hikes with fresh mountain air all around, or visit Dolphin Point for dolphin and whale spotting. Sports like canoing, bicycling, and fishing can be enjoyed at the Wilderness National Park, as well as abseiling, kloofing, boating and hiking.

The Park protects three major zones of indigenous forests and four types of fynbos, while a number of archaeologically significant sites can be are also located here. Eilandvlei, Langvlei and Rondvlei form a series of lakes that are connected by the Tour River, which consist of a variety of aquatic species - these form part of a Ramsar sight, for the protection of important wetlands). In spring, brightly coloured flowers steal the show while the sunshine and warmth case a golden glow that canvases the park beautifully.