Wilderness, Garden Route

Wilderness · 11.7 km to the city center (George)

Wilderness, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6560, South Africa

Scores

Overall5.3Fair

This address is in Wilderness, a small coastal settlement surrounded by beaches and forests. While the area is fairly walkable, it has almost no public transport and is far from the city. Expect a moderately noisy environment with hardly any nightlife.

Walkability6.3/10 Fair
Public transport2.0/10 Very poor
Safety6.0/10 Fair
Nightlife0.0/10 Very little
Quiet6.0/10 Fair

Safety by day 6/10, at night 6/10.

About Wilderness

Wilderness is a small coastal Garden Route settlement surrounded by beaches, lagoons, indigenous forest, and hills. Its low-rise streets have guesthouses, holiday homes, restaurants, and outdoor-tourism businesses, with a relaxed pace and more activity around the main road and beach areas.

Good for

  • nature lovers
  • beach lovers
  • couples
  • quiet seekers
  • drivers

Less suited to

  • nightlife seekers
  • business travelers
  • people with limited mobility
  • public transport users

Watch out for

  • Use normal awareness after dark, especially on quieter streets and near beaches.
  • A car is useful for reaching trails, viewpoints, and nearby villages.
  • Check beach and lagoon conditions before swimming or boating.
  • Expect limited urban services compared with a larger city.

Sources

Getting around

  • Wilderness Train, 540 m

11.7 km to the city center (George).

What's nearby

Groceries

  • Kwikspar 350 m

Restaurants

  • The Girls 90 m
  • Jammich 280 m
  • Ilali 280 m
  • Pomodoro 290 m
  • Mozambik 310 m

Cafés

  • The Commonage 60 m
  • Green Shed Coffee Roastery 270 m