Introduction
What to do
When to visit
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. We recommend you stay at least 10 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wilderness has to offer.

When to visit Wilderness

Wilderness in May
Estimated hotel price
£22
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wilderness in May
Estimated hotel price
£22
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 22h.

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

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 22h.

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

Airports near Wilderness

PBZPlettenberg Bay
GRJGeorge

Airlines serving Wilderness

Lufthansa
Good (8,064 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,051 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,933 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,046 reviews)
South African
Good (62 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (131 reviews)
Cemair
Good (22 reviews)
Airlink
Excellent (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wilderness

Average rates range from around £54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wilderness

Most booked hotels in Wilderness

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Cinnamon Boutique Guest House
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Old Post Office Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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The Pink Lodge on The Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Wilderness

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.92 and £19.90.

Expect to pay £1.25 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 £14.92 and £19.90.