Walk along the banks or row a boat or canoe on this scenic spectacle.

Excellent for bird watching & hiking, but please do not walk alone!

Victoria Bay Beach

Situated between George and Wilderness.

• The Garden Route's most famous surfing beach
• 8km's from George's city centre
• Provide excellent swimming and fishing spots

• Various types of great holiday accommodation at Vic Bay

     (Guesthouse,  B&B 's  self catering / houses/ resorts, backpackers and camping sites)

• Restaurant on the beach

The best time for whale watching is from July to October when Southern Right. Whales can be seen all along our coast. Dolphin Point. 6th Avenue and Flat Rock (Beach Hotel) in Wilderness and Herold's Bay

provide great lookout points.

Wilderness National Park / Garden Route

Wilderness National Park is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, South Africa. It is a fascinating combination of rivers, lakes, estuaries and beaches, unfolding against the backdrop or lush forests and imposing mountains. During spring, the area is beautifully blanketed by a kaleidoscope of colourful blossoms, further enhancing its profound beauty.

Visitors to Wilderness can spot five types of Kingfisher, the Grey Heron and Little Egret and the brightly coloured Knysna Loerie in the forest. This area is also known for the Knysna Seahorse and Pansy Shell.

Wilderness is not only an area of natural beauty it is also an exciting playground for both young and old. Enjoy fantastic Dolphin and Whale sightings from Dolphin Point, hire a canoe or bicycle and explore the area, go abseiling, kloofing and paragliding, boating, fishing and hiking.

Visitors can follow the many nature trails winding through the densely forested areas and along tranquil rivers, spend time at the bird hide or simply enjoy star gazing whilst camping alongside the river in this lush Garden Route Nature Reserve.

• There are 2 rest camps and numerous camp sites for accommodation
• Wilderness has an internationally proclaimed Ramsar site in the park
• Enjoy activities like canoeing, hiking, birding or mountain biking
• Wilderness on the Touw River is part of Garden Route National Park in South Africa

Follow the Half-collard Kingfisher trail, or take a canoe up and then follow the trail to this beautiful waterfall in the Tow River.

Contact:

Tel:  044 877 0045 / 044 877 1197

Welcome to Wilderness Adventures

"IN RIDING A HORSE, WE BORROW FREEDOM,"

_{Helen Thomson, b. 1945}

Spectacular Horse riding trails through the indigenous forest in the new Garden Route National Park. Occasional sightings of the abundant wildlife in the area and home to the elusive Knysna Elefant  ( droppings)that have been spotted in this area a few months ago at Berg Plaas.

The rides are structured to suite everyone and the trails are safe. The horses are well trained and kind to allow you to explore these majestic forests on horseback - giving you the freedom to fully enjoy and apprecviate natures treasures.We offer Horse Trail rides from 1 hr to 3 hrs or longer on request.

The trails are all supervised by very experienced guides. We speak English, German and Russian.

Elbrus Ourtaev, the proprietor of Wilderness Adventures has worked as a stuntman in many international films, specialzing in horse stunt riding. As a starter to wet your appetite you may get to see Elbrus in action, as he trains and works with our stunt horses or ask to see the promotional video on the stunt horses and riders!

Walk in the forest and experience the unique fauna and flora of the region.

Offers hiking, mountain-biking, bird-watching and fynbos.

Enquiries regarding

Permits

Maps

Tel:  044 870 8323

Dicover the treasures of the plant world at one of our nurseries.

Die Plantjie Kwekery

Tel:  044 876 9169

Norgasrivier Nursery

Tel:  044 876 9198

Heatherpark Nursery

Tel:  044 870 7655

Kraaibosh Nursery

Tel:  044 889 0092

Bergzicht Nursery

Mobile:  083 581 9233

 Capri Tours & Helicopters

Experience the best scene around!

Prices from R220.00 p.p for a minimum of 3 people

aerial shark / whale spotting in Mossel Bay.

Scenic flights throughout the Garden Route

Scenic Fligfts, Wildlife & Marine Viewing, Custom Charters and Utility Services such as

• VIP Transport
• Cargo Slinging
• Mountain flying
• Filming & Photography
• Powerline Inspections
• Fire Spotting & Control   
• Search & REscue
• Vegetation Control
• Survey
• Special Events
• Golfer & Airport Transfers

     ............... and more!

CANTACT:

Shanda Rossouw
diFFerent StroKes Gallery
084 622 7244

CANOE HIRE:  Our stable 2 seater canoes with their waterproof buckets for cameras, picnics, etc, are ideal for exploring the area in your own time. Various routes are available, the most poular being to canoe/walk to the spectacular Tow River Waterfall.

TOURS:  Let our experienced guides introduce you to the local natural wonders as you glide over the tannin rich waters of the area. Try one of our fully catered overnight trips for a refreshingly different Garden Route experience.

TRAINING:  Whether you are a recreational paddler wishing to learn better paddling and safety techniques, or and advanced guide wishing to improve your paddling skills, we run a variety of courses to suit your needs.

CONTACT US AT:

TEL/FAX:  044 877 0179                                   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CELL:  083 628 8547                                        www.eden.co.za

Outeden Excursions

Offers guided walks in the Outeniqua Nature Reserve.

Offers botanical collections, displays and a small library on indigenous flora, as well as hiking and mountain-biking maps.

TEL: +27 44 874 1558

Welcome to the Garden Route Botanical Garden.

• The Garden Route Botanical Garden is located in George, the heart of the Garden Route and has become a conservation and environmental education hub for the Southern Cape of South Africa.

• The Garden Route Botanical Gardens is open to the public seven days a week. The public are allowed access to the gardens from sunrise to sunset. Access to the gardens is free of charge.

Guided Walks:

• THE GRBG has a history stretching back two hundred years; the original water furrows and storage dams that first fed the town of George still exist in the gardens. Short Guided walks are offered on a booking basis only. Experienced guides will walk you through the history and ecology of the gardens, focusing on the myriad of plants and birds found in the area. Walks are approximately 30 minutes long and are charged at  about R 20.00\p erson minimum group size of 5.

• Contact:  044 874 1558

Moms & Tots Fairy Tea Garden:

• In December 2008 the Moms & Tots faerie tea garden was officially opened. The tea garden is situated in a lovely tranquil setting under a large fig tree behind the Moriarty environmental centre. The area is secure and safe for young children and has amongst other things a faerie garden, a veggie garden and a rustic jungle gym for children to play on.

•  Opening times of  Tea Garden 

      Mondays - Fridays    -  09:30- 16:30

      Saturdays                - 09:30 - 14:00

•    Contact:

       Almarette  - 079 495 8865