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Almost halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth on the internationally renowned Garden Route and situated between mountains and golden beaches, you will find one of South Africa’s most favoured holiday destinations, the seaside village of Wilderness. With its spellbinding beauty and endless beaches, it is a most sought-after destination in South Africa.

Idyllically situated between mountains and beaches, with a chain of tranquil lakes locked in-between, Wilderness is a unique holiday destination. Together with its rivers and lakes, surrounding lush forests and 18 kilometres of coastline, Wilderness forms part of the Garden Route National Park.

Wilderness Manor Guest House is an elegant and refined guest house in Waterside Road, overlooking the beautiful Wilderness Lagoon in the village of Wilderness. Wilderness Manor Guest House is within easy and safe walking distance to golden beaches, restaurants and village shops.

Owners Gerald and JD (John-David) provide upmarket, luxury accommodation and personal, but discreet service in a refined environment.

Guests find Wilderness Manor Guest House a tranquil base from which to explore the idyllic surroundings of the lakes area and nearby Garden Route towns like Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay, as well as Oudtshoorn in the Klein Karoo. A three or four night stay is ideal.

Retire to the serenity of four stylish en-suite bedrooms

Relax in the spacious guest lounge or reading lounge with superb views from the balconies overlooking the lagoon.

Wilderness Manor is luxuriously decorated in an African colonial style with fine oriental rugs, family heirlooms, antiques, art, books and collectables which contribute to a refined and stylish ambience.

Retire to the serenity of four stylish en-suite bedrooms: three luxury and spacious lagoon facing rooms on the second floor with superb views of the lagoon (big en-suite bathrooms with separate baths and showers, double hand basins and heated towel rails) and one garden room on the ground floor with a private garden / patio (a big en-suite bathroom with a separate bath & shower, double hand basins and heated towel rails), each offering:

• Quiet nights with birdsong in the mornings.
• White percale bed linen, towels and bathrobes.
• En-suite bathrooms with heated towel rails.
• Magazines.
• Telephone.
• 32″ LCD Television.
• Bar fridge.
• Tea and coffee making facilities.
• Mini safe.
• Hairdryer.
• Ceiling fans / heaters.

Other Services

• Laundry services.
• Turn-down service on request.
• Fax and photocopying facilities.
• Wireless connectivity.
• Airport transfer on request at a fee.

Look forward to our Continental buffet and full English breakfast served in our breakfast room, opening onto a sunny balcony overlooking the indigenous forest where the Knysna Loerie often comes to feed…

Nature has blessed Wilderness with a pleasant temperate climate. The climate is wonderful all year round with temperatures hardly ever dropping below 8°C.

Renowned for its natural beauty and golden beaches, Wilderness has become an internationally sought-after holiday destination. Wilderness is surrounded by rivers, lakes, estuaries and beaches set against the backdrop of lush forests and imposing mountains.

Wilderness is home to many types of wildlife, in particular birds. Many types of water birds breed here, making it an ideal area for bird-watchers.

Wilderness is an exciting playground for both young and old.

Explore the Wilderness area by:

• Walking on endless beaches.
• Hiking through breathtaking natural forests.
• Canoeing up the winding Touw River.
• Mountain biking on little byroads and exploring the area.
• Driving through scenic mountain passes to the Karoo.
• Playing golf at excellent golf courses, all within an hour’s drive from Wilderness.
• Taking a leisurely ride on the Power Van from the Outeniqua Railway Museum into the mountains.
• Enjoy watching dolphins and whales frolicking in the ocean.
• Relaxing and sunning oneself on the beautiful Wilderness beaches (umbrellas and towels available).

Wilderness has a great number of craftsmen and women in the area. Their work is often for sale and the tourist can pick up many bargains at the craft markets. This and many other interesting aspects of the town add to its rustic charm.

Wilderness is a place that must be visited by any tourist to the Garden Route; it truly is a place of timeless beauty. There are many things to see and do in this small village. The Map of Africa viewpoint offers fantastic views of the Kaaimans River Valley.

Another great viewpoint is Dolphin Point which gives a magnificent view of the Wilderness coastline and ocean. It was named after the number of dolphins which can be spotted from here on a regular basis, as well as whales during the winter months in their breeding season.

Sadly, the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe steam train does not operate any more. An interesting and fun alternative is the Outeniqua Power Van. It leaves from the Outeniqua Railway Museum and winds its way through the mountains. Take in the views whilst listening to the commentary of an experienced tour guide. The scenic routes include forests, four passes, waterfalls, seven tunnels, fynbos and bird & animal life. The panoramic trip takes 2½ hours, including a 30 minute picnic stop.

The Garden Route is known as the Golfing Mecca of South Africa. With no less than 12 golf courses, all within an hour’s drive from Wilderness, one is spoilt for choice.

The Garden Route is known as the Golfing Mecca of South Africa. With no less than 12 golf courses, all within an hour’s drive from Wilderness, one is spoilt for choice.

Plettenberg Bay

Plettenberg Bay Country Club

The golf course remains a popular destination for tourists. The main attraction being the challenging layout built to USGA specifications and is rated in the TOP 50 in South Africa.

Goose Valley Golf Club

Goose Valley is a secure residential estate and 18 hole golf course situated on the N2, only two kilometres outside Plettenberg Bay.

Knysna

Knysna Golf Club

Nestled on the shores of the Knysna Lagoon and close to the towering Heads, the Knysna Golf Club’s 18-hole course meanders through tidal pools and between magnificent indigenous trees.

Pezula Championship Course and Golf Club

Pezula Championship Golf Course adjacent to Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa is a sweeping spectacle of fairways and greens rolling through the pristine Southern Cape landscape.

Simola Golf Club

Keeping your head down at Simola can be a challenge; it is clear to see why Simola takes its place as one of South Africa’s premier golfing destinations.

George

Fancourt

Fancourt is South Africa’s premier golf resort, with all three of the golf courses ranked in the Top 20 in South Africa (2014/15 Golf Digest SA rankings).

Oubaai Golf Course

Oubaai Golf Course is proud to be the first Ernie Els Signature course in South Africa. The course is a traditional Links layout, ideally situated between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains.

Kingswood Golf Estate

Set amidst rolling fairways in the heart of George, the commercial centre of the Garden Route and within 8km of the airport, this magnificent golf course offers a unique challenge…one that you will want to take up again and again.

George Golf Club

The George Golf course is a beautifully manicured, 72 par, 18 hole course, with bent greens, set in the heart of the Garden Route. Visitors are welcome daily with the exception of Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, which are reserved for Members and their guests.

Mossel Bay

Pinnacle Point Golf Club

A mere 400 km from both Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and just half an hour’s drive from George Airport, Pinnacle Point is in the middle of everything that the Garden Route has to offer.

Mossel Bay Golf Club

Famed for having a view of the Indian Ocean from every tee, this 18-hole links-style course, with its large undulating greens, makes for an idyllic yet challenging round of golf. A round of golf at Mossel Bay Golf Club is the perfect start to a golfing trip along the coastal areas of the Garden Route.

“Fantastic service and very welcoming. Recommend them highly! Beautiful rooms and tasty breakfast. Would definitely book there when in the area on holiday again 🙂 a special thanks to the hosts for their efforts in making sure guests are comfortable. Thank You!” – nicolenej756

“Great guesthouse run by Gerald and J-D, two of the most friendly, wecoming hosts you could wish to meet. They were so helpful in suggesting to us where we should visit. Tenikwa where we walked with cheetahs was the highlight. Les Girls restaurant is a must.The guesthouse was beautifully furnished offering superb accommodation and a delicious breakfast.” – whyteleafe_couple

“Gerald and JD are the best Hosts one can ever hope for. We have been there many times and keep coming back because of the uncompromising quality. Their standards never drop. The two of them really go out of their way to make sure our stay is enjoyable. Well done again guys.” – Tony S