Attractions
Garden Route National Park
Address: Wilderness National Park, Wilderness, South Africa .The breath-taking Garden Route National Park will be equally enjoyed by adventure enthusiasts and nature-lovers – explore the beautiful beaches, rugged coastlines, indigenous forests and much more. You may explore the beauty of nature by foot, kayak, lilo, boat, mountain bike, scooter and Segway.
Do a light hike to the huge Outeniqua yellowwood tree in Woodville that is believed to be over 800 years old.
In the Wilderness section of the Garden Route National Park, you may try the three hour Brown-hooded Kingfisher Trail, the most popular Giant Kingfisher Trail and the Half-collared Kingfisher Trail, which has a rewarding waterfall at its heart. For the more adventurous and fitter hikers, you may enjoy the Bosduif loop, which is a short challenging trail and an elevated artery branching from the Half-collared Kingfisher trail.
Visit the Map Of Africa View Point for breath-taking views of the Wilderness beach. You may also fly during a tandem paragliding experience. Wild2Fly is launching from the Map of Africa. You may also paraglide from Kleinkrantz in Wilderness and Cloud 9 in Sedgefield. Dolphin Paragliding is launching from the Views Hotel in Wilderness.
Try your skill with Paddleboarding by renting a Stand Up Paddle board (SUP) from Oar Struck to experience the captivating waterways of Wilderness.
Eden adventures
Address: Eden Adventures, Fairy Knowe Hotel, Dumbleton Cres, Wilderness, 6560 .Canoeing - Hiring a canoe and cruising the waterways of the area is a very popular all year-round activity. From the base at the Fairy Knowe Hotel, one can easily set off on the Touw River and explore the placid waters of the Garden Route National Park but there are other waterways in the area as well. Canoes come equipped with large splash proof buckets to keep your belongings dry. You can use them to pack cameras, picnics etc. Most daypacks fit inside one of the buckets.
Kloofing - Cappuccino Canyon on the Kaaimans River is an ideal guided tour for the whole family. This half day morning tour starts with a leisurely walk through indigenous forest to the confluence of the Kaaimans & Silver Rivers. You then swim through majestic canyons with the cliffs towering up above. For those who dare, there are a number of optional jumps off the rocks into the water, the highest being 11½ m. Wetsuit and buoyancy aid provided. You just need to bring a costume, towel and shoes or sandals that can get wet.
Abseiling - This afternoon tour involves a couple of 45 m abseils next to a magnificent waterfall in the serene Kaaimans Gorge. Landing in an inflatable boat at the bottom allows you to really enjoy the beauty of the stunning location.
Map of Africa
Address: Map Of Africa View Point, Hoekwil, Wilderness .This extraordinary viewpoint overlooks the Kaaiman River Valley on the one side and is also the launch site for a paragliding experience across the road. The Kaaimans river forms the map of Africa along its natural course. This lovely lookout point is a mere 6.8 km from the guesthouse.
Woodville Big Tree
Address: SANParks Woodville Big Tree (permit required) .The Woodville Big Tree is a giant old Outeniqua Yellowwood and a popular attraction in the indigenous forests of Wilderness and 14.8 km from the guesthouse. With a crown width of 34 m and a height of 33 m, this giant 800-year-old tree is a must see for nature lovers. A lovely circular route takes the hiker through the indigenous forest with ferns, wild mushrooms growing on tree trunks, and pretty flowers in thin rays of sunlight. It is an easy 2 km walk in the beauty of nature.
Redberry farm
Address: Redberry farm, Geelhoutboom Road, Blanco, George, 6530 .Pick your own strawberries, Hedge maze, Redberry Express, Pedal Go-carts, Bubble Ball, Bumper Boats, Playgrounds, Pony rides, Redberry Rabbits, Houtbosch Wine and Craft Beer, Framboos Handcrafted Ice Cream, The Noshery Pizzaria and Deli
Outeniqua Family Market
Address: 33°59'02.0"S 22°30'46.8"E -33.983896, 22.512992 .They are open on Saturdays from 8:00 until 14:00. There are about 150 food and craft stalls with plenty undercover seating and they also offer live entertainment, clean ablution facilities and lots of secure parking. For the kids, there is a “Boere” train ride, pedal cars, ponycycle rides, face painting, bunnies, sand-art and a massive play park.
Wild Oats Community Farmers’ Market
Address: Jan van Riebeeck Rd, The Island, Sedgefield, 6573, South Africa .Every Saturday morning throughout the year (from 7:30-12:00 in summer; 8:00-12:00 in winter winter), this authentic producers' market is brimming with the choicest locally-produced foods, both the take-home and breakfast variety. Including free-range meats, chicken, lamb, dairy and cheese, the market also specializes in fresh-from-the-field veg, freshly baked and bottled goods, as well as a wide variety of fresh-off-the-coals breakfasts. The market also proudly offers the many plants and flowers of the unique Southern Cape Floral Kingdom.
Mossel Bay Zipline
Address: Point Road, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500, South Africa .The Mossel Bay Zipline is the longest over-ocean zipline in the world (seriously – they checked), and, at 1100 meters (3608 feet) long, you’ll have time to take in the scenery.
Zipline over the ocean at speeds of up to 80 km/h (or 50 MPH) for those in the Americas) and enjoy unparalleled views of the cliffs, ocean and sea life.
Take the journey and let them show you a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of this beautiful coastal town
Skydive Mossel bay
Address: Skydive Mossel Bay, Airfield, Skydive Hangar, Rooikat Street, Aalwyndal, Mossel Bay, 6500 .The airfield is about 42 min (61.5 km) from the guest house. Tandem skydiving is the most popular way to take your first jump. It allows the curious potential student to experience, first-hand, the thrills of skydiving without the full commitment of Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) or Static Line (S/L) progression.
Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary
Address: Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary, N2, The Crags, 6600 .Jukani Wildlife Sanctuary is home to big cats such as lions (white and tawny), cheetahs, tigers (Siberian, Bengal and white), leopard (spotted and black), jaguar, pumas, caracal, serval cats and other wildlife species such as zebra, springbuck, honey badger and raccoons
At Jukani the focus is on conservation education and specifically the plight of large predators in captivity, in South Africa and all over the world. “Big cats” are extraordinary animals with a dangerous beauty that is both awe inspiring but also fearsome because of their power and ability to kill. However, at most wildlife facilities various wildlife species and especially large predatory species are kept as a way of attracting visitors without regard for the animals' physical and emotional needs, they are just commodities to attract visitors. The Jukani approach is one of respect for what each animal represents. All the female predator cats are on birth control, and the sanctuary is a no-touch facility.
Monkeyland
Address: Monkeyland, Portion 11 & 12 of Kirbywood Farm The Crags, 6602 .Monkeyland is about 1 hour and 20 minutes’ (99 km) drive from the guest house – the world’s first free-roaming multi-species primate sanctuary (located in The Crags, near Plettenberg Bay) - offers tours (we call them monkey safaris) during which you’ll see more than 700 primates in their forest home. You will also experience their 128-meter suspended canopy walk whilst on tour. There’s also a restaurant, souvenir store, and viewing deck. The safari guides are multi-lingual (English, Afrikaans, German, Dutch, French, and Spanish).
Birds of Eden
Address: Birds of Eden, Portion 11 & 12 of Kirbywood Farm Animal Alley The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, 6602 .Birds of Eden's unique two-hectare dome (the world’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest. Currently it is home to over 3,500 birds from over 220 species, with the main focus being African birds. Visits to Birds of Eden are usually self-guided, however guided walks are offered on request.
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour
Address: Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours, 101 Darnell St, Stormsrivier, 6308, South Africa .The 2-3-hour zip-line canopy tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a 'kitting up' session where a full body harness, pulleys and other equipment is issued and checked. A short drive into the forest and it’s time to monkey around! The tour consists of ten slides (the longest one measures 91 m), each ending on a platform constructed in the trees. No climbing or jumping necessary.
From the start on the launch platform a new world unfolds as one gently glides through the treetops. All groups are escorted through the forest canopy by a lead guide and a follow guide to ensure your safety as you slide from tree to tree. The platforms, built high up in the giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods, provide an unbelievable view of this enchanting forest.
Includes Light meal, refreshments, water, guide, equipment and certificate
Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey
Address: Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours, 101 Darnell St, Stormsrivier, 6308, South Africa .Experience the uniqueness with a journey down the old Stormsriver Pass through the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest from the comfort of a specially designed vehicle. Follow the elephant migratory route, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while learning about the history of the area and its indigenous fauna and flora. We introduce you to a fairy world of a 450-500-year-old, “Human like Tree”, our own unique “Forest Guard” who watch over the forest with human like faces.
Storms river Adventures
Address: Stormsriver Adventures, 101 Darnell St, Stormsrivier, 6308, South Africa .Storms river Adventures is based in the heart of the Tsitsikamma National Forest which is about 145 km (+/- 2 hours) from the guesthouse. They are a responsible tourism company and professional market leader in cable sliding (or zip-lining). They offer several eco-adventure activities including the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour (a “FIRST IN AFRICA”), Woodcutters Journey, Guided Hikes and Team Building
Featherbed Nature Reserve
Address: Featherbed Private Nature Reserve, Featherbed Ferry Terminus, Remembrance Drive Off, Waterfront Dr, Knysna, 6570 .Featherbed is a privately-owned, registered Nature Reserve and a South African Heritage Site, No.59. It is a pristine piece of paradise situated on the Western Head of Knysna and is accessible by ferry only. In order to protect the splendour of the natural beauty, access to the Reserve is controlled. Numbers are limited and visits are only permitted in the company of the Reserve's specialist guides.
The Featherbed Nature Reserve, situated on the Western Head in Knysna, is the premier eco-experience on the Garden Route.
Return ferry trip on the Knysna Lagoon to the Western Head.
4x4 vehicle & trailer drive up the headland onto the Reserve, stopping at spectacular viewpoints.
Specialist guide giving information on history, fauna & flora.
Optional guided 2.2km walk through coastal forest and fynbos into ancient sea caves.
World renowned buffet lunch at an outdoor restaurant setting under a canopy of Milkwood trees.
Wonderful family outing, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Bloukrans Bungy Jump
Address: Bloukrans River Bridge N2, Garden Route National Park Tsitsikamma .The adrenaline crazy bungy jump or sky-walk off the highest bridge in Africa is about 1 hour 35 minutes (117 km) from the guest house.
