Discover untamed ecosystems in a setting of unsurpassed splendor, The Wilderness National Park is tucked away in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains at the center of South Africa's renowned Garden Route. Set against a backdrop of a thriving forest and noble mountains, encompassing a network of lakes, rivers, lagoons, fynbos, sandy beaches and the ocean.

The Ebb and Flow shelter in the northern camp was excavated for guano in the 1800's. The cave was used as a shelter and living place of Khoi and San. Two skeletons were discovered and various implements. The famous Knysna Lourie with its rainbow plumage can be spotted on one of the beautiful nature trails that coil through the thick woodland alongside tranquil rivers, as well as the unique Kingfisher species.

A show of flowers that carpet the land surrounding the lakes, provides an appealing picture all through the spring time, adding to the exquisite beauty of this wetland park.

Wilderness is just the spot for that exciting action packed vacation. Visitors can encounter whales & dolphins from Dolphin Point, hire a bike and explore the mountains. Go fishing or boating, abseiling or kloofing, para gliding or hang gliding or climb to the waterfall above Ebb & Flow Rest camp. For a more relaxed experienced, guests can saunter along a woodland path & find the riches of the treasure trove of bird life, watch the world float by on a canoe or camp under the stars alongside the river. Whatever your needs are, they are sure to be fulfilled at The Wilderness National Park.

Ebb & Flow Restcamp accomodation (South)

Presents wonderful family cottages which are serviced every day and provided with bedding, towels and soap.

4-bed family cottages with two bedrooms and one bathroom (bath), open plan, partially equipped kitchen.

4-bed log cottages on wooden stilts, two bedrooms, one bathroom (bath & shower), open plan, partially equipped kitchen.

Forest Cabins with 4 beds and 2 beds, ablutions and partially equipped kitchens.

A communal kitchen for cooking for campers.

Ebb & Flow Restcamp accommodation (North)

2-bed Rondavels with bathroom (shower) and simple kitchen equipment.

2-bed Rondavels with communal ablution facilities and simple kitchen equipment.

Ebb & Flow Restcamp Caravan / Camping

Both camps (South and North) have caravan and campsites on the edge of the Touw River with shared ablution and scullery amenities. A maximum of six persons, one caravan with a side tent and one vehicle, or one tent and one vehicle, or one auto villa or one motorized caravan will be allowed per site

Some spots at Ebb & Flow Restcamp (South) are equipped with 220V power points. Portable barbecues are provided from Reception.

5 Things to look out for at the Wilderness National Park

1. Knysna Seahorse

2. Pansy Shell

3. Pied Kingfisher

4. Grey Heron

5. Egret