Introduction
The Garden Route town of Wilderness is set between the Kaalmans River and the Goukama Nature Reserve, bordered by the Outeniqua Mountains. Wilderness is renowned for its tranquil beaches and also the many rivers, lakes and lagoons that surround the town, which prove popular with water sports enthusiasts. Wilderness is ideal for bird watching thanks to the many water birds that breed here, while other types of recreation include hiking, dolphin and whale watching, hang gliding, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, scenic drives, ferry cruises, angling and boating.