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 11 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Wilderness from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 20h.
Another option to get to Wilderness is to pick up a car hire from Port Elizabeth, which is about 174 miles 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, Intercity Xpress and City to City. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to Wilderness takes 260 miles and will cost you around £23. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 380 miles.
Average rates range from around £42 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £130 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.05 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 £12.54 and £16.71.