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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wilderness travel guide

Wilderness Tourism | Wilderness Guide

You're Going to Love Wilderness

Wilderness is a must-see destination in Western Cape, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Wilderness deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Wilderness

Wilderness in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilderness in December
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wilderness

Plane

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 45m.

Car

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 Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilderness, including Eagle Liner, City to City and APM. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to Wilderness takes 165 miles and will cost you around £15. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

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 45m.

Car

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 Firefly and 1First Car Rental, among others, in Port Elizabeth.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wilderness, including Eagle Liner, City to City and APM. From Port Elizabeth, the bus ride to Wilderness takes 165 miles and will cost you around £15. From Cape Town, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Wilderness

PBZPlettenberg Bay
GRJGeorge

Airlines serving Wilderness

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (113 reviews)
Cemair
Good (16 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (67 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilderness

Average rates range from around £51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilderness

Most booked hotels in Wilderness

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Views Boutique Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£195+
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Fairy Knowe Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Wilderness Beach Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Wilderness

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25.

Expect to pay £0.90 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 £10.69 and £14.25.

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