Increasingly popular among international buyers, holiday investors, retirees and remote workers, Wilderness boasts dramatic natural beauty with miles of beaches, stunning mountains, lush forests, waterfalls and the beautiful Touws River.
A year-round tourist destination, Wilderness offers boutique hotels, high-end eateries and quaint cafes while retaining its rustic charm. Residents and holiday makers enjoy the added benefit of truly being able to lose oneself in nature – while staying close to all the amenities and excitement of George, approximately 10km away. The domestic airport outside George is only a 23km drive, making Wilderness an ideal digital nomad destination.
Things to consider when buying in Wilderness
Tourist Attractions
Wilderness Beach & Lagoon – Long ocean stretch and tranquil lagoon; dolphin & whale sightings
Garden Route National Park Trails – Birding, canoeing to waterfalls, forest treks & mountain biking
Map of Africa Viewpoint – Sandstone formation resembling Africa; scenic vista
Horse Riding & Paragliding – Explore the coast & forest on horseback or fly over the ocean
Garden Route National Park Trails – Birding, canoeing to waterfalls, forest treks & mountain biking
Map of Africa Viewpoint – Sandstone formation resembling Africa; scenic vista
Horse Riding & Paragliding – Explore the coast & forest on horseback or fly over the ocean
Healthcare
No government clinic or hospital directly in Wilderness
Residents typically use:
Knysna Provincial Hospital for public care
Private GPs for outpatient consultations
Residents typically use:
Knysna Provincial Hospital for public care
Private GPs for outpatient consultations
Education facilities
While no formal private schools are based here, many families enroll children in Knysna Montessori, Oakhill, or other Garden Route private schools.
Wilderness Learning Cooperative – Forest Kindergarten for ages 3–6, fully outdoors
Unique outdoor kindergarten; relies on nearby towns for formal education.
No standalone schools listed on provincial directory.
Wilderness Learning Cooperative – Forest Kindergarten for ages 3–6, fully outdoors
Unique outdoor kindergarten; relies on nearby towns for formal education.
No standalone schools listed on provincial directory.
Rates and taxes
Wilderness falls under the jurisdiction of George Municipality. Property rates and municipal tariffs are on par with those of other local municipalities, but may vary across neighbourhoods.