Wildernescape, Wilderness, Garden Route
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CATEGORIES: Accommodation in South Africa » Holiday Apartments & Suites » South Africa Self Catering » DESCRIPTION: Wilderness is a small settlement on the N2 highway, 15kms from George and 50 kms from Knysna. It is a very scenic area with lakes, rivers, beautiful beaches and a backdrop of stunning mountain scenery. We are situated at 309, Whites Road which is fairly high up in the indigenous forest affording beautiful sea and forest views. The apartment is large with two bedrooms with sliding wooden doors leading out to a private garden with swimming pool and braai area. Both bedrooms have wonderful sea and forest views. AccommodationThe apartment is fully equipped with an electric stove, glass topped hob, microwave and large fridge / freezer. There is a full bathroom with a separate guest loo. It is open plan with a big kitchen, dining room and lounge which is fully furnished. Also provided is full satellite TV and a DVD player. Linen and towels are supplied, (please supply your own beach towels). Parking is undercover. Services and FacilitiesIn the village there are numerous quaint shops and restaurants as well as other services such as laundrette, post office, DVD rental, doctors, dentists and a chemist. Location & AttractionsAs we are situated in the natural indigenous forest the bird life is quite prolific, and we are frequently visited by bushbuck. We are situated 1.5kms from Wilderness village which is a 20 minute walk and well worth the trouble! There is no crime and no noise pollution except for the crushing of the waves. Every Friday evening there is a market in the village with many different arts and craft stalls and live music. This has a very special vibe and is well worth the time to chill out and soak up the atmosphere. There is a tourist information centre in the village. The Garden Route Mall is only 8kms away and has all the usual shops and stores, and movie houses. Activities and AttractionsThe list of things to do is extremely varied but the main points of interest are as follows:- Hiking There are numerous and well planned hiking trails varying from the easiest to the more strenuous. Fishing There is sea and lake fishing and at Sedgefield (20 km’s away). There is a fresh water lake called Groenvlei which is one of the best bass waters in the country. Bird Watching This is particularly good due to the diversity of the flora and fauna, and there are numerous endemics in the area such as Knysna Turaco, Knysna Woodpecker, Knysna Warbler amongst others. There are some excellent hides situated in various places. Para-Glinding This is a very popular area for the sport with several excellent launching sites. Canoeing Canoes can be hired and there are plenty of waterways to discover. Whale watching In the winter months we are frequently visited by Southern Right Whales and they can often be seen from your bedroom windows! Golf There are many golf courses in the area such as Pezula, Simola, George, Fancourt, Oubaai and also numerous smaller nine hole or mashie courses. Beaches There are many kilometres of golden beaches at your disposal. Mountain There are many remarkable mountain passes in the area including The Robertson Pass, the Swartberg Pass (absolutely stunning!), the Prince Alfred pass, the Montagu Pass and the Outeniqua Pass amongst others. |
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DIRECTIONS: Turn off the N2 (Main Road, Knysna to George) into Wilderness. Follow the road through the village and you will come to a three way stop. The hotel is on your left-hand side and the village green on your right. At this stop turn left and then immediately right into Whites Road. (you will see a steel height restriction barrier over the road). We are number 309 which is 1.5kms up Whites Road. MAP: Available at: http://www.sa-venues.com/visit/wildernescape/map.php |
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