Wilderness is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilderness has to offer.
When flying to Wilderness, you’ll arrive at George (GRJ), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilderness from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 24h.
Another option to get to Wilderness is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 280 km from Wilderness. You’ll find branches of Hertz and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilderness, including APM, Greyhound Australia and City to City. From Cape Town, the bus ride to Wilderness takes 547 km and will cost you around £28. From East London, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 837 km.
Average rates range from around £41 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £129 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Wilderness (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52.