450km from Cape Town along the N2, Wilderness was always one of the small towns we passed through on the way to Plett or Knysna on our family holidays.
Accommodation
Beach House Backpackers [S 33°59.721′, E 22°33.948′]. This is my second experience of staying in a backpacker. I stayed here when I went up the Garden Route to run the 2011 Knysna Marathon. What an amazing place: massive deck, great bar, and the sound of the waves to lull you to sleep! I upgraded to a double which was absolute luxury.
044 877 0549 | Western Road | www.wildernessbeachhouse.com
Fairy Knowe Backpackers I stayed here overnight on my way up to Nature’s Valley.
044 877 1285 | Dumbleton Road | www.wildernessbackpackers.com
Restaurants
Pomodoro [S 33°59.645′, E 22°34.528′] “Inspired Italian Food”. This is my favorite restaurant in Wilderness. I had an awesome dinner and a superb breakfast here.
044 877 1403 | George Road
Cocomo
Things to do
- Map of Africa Viewpoint [S 33°59.577′, E 22°33.648′]
- Walk to Victoria Bay along the railway line