Garden Route Unearthed

revealing hidden gems of the Garden Route

Category: Wilderness

E-foiling on Island Lake, Wilderness.

Give e-foiling a go! A great, fun new water-sport available in the Garden Route. Contact Mike’s E-foil Rentals and have an absolute blast!

Jan 15, 2026
Antije se Pad – Slackpacking trail! – Part 1

Antije se Pad is a moderate to difficult, but incredibly spectacular 5-day slackpacking trail located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.

Jan 24, 2025
New Year’s Day, 2025 beach walk.

Kleinkranz beach, is one of the many beautiful beaches in the Garden Route where you can enjoy a long (or short) walk on the beach at low tide.

Jan 5, 2025
2024 Adventures

Update on 2024’s Adventures. Lots of hiking trails, new eateries and an amazing Slackpacking Adventure to be revealed soon.

Nov 10, 2024
Great coffee spots in and around Wilderness

Must of us love a good coffee every now and then, but with so many places to choose from, which are the best? Here are a few of my favourites near Wilderness.

Nov 19, 2023
Half-Collared Kingfisher Hiking Trail

The Half-Collard Kingfisher Hiking Trail in Wilderness in the Garden Route National Park is a beautiful and easy hike to a sparkling and clear waterfall.

Oct 17, 2023
9.5km Perdekop Forest Trail, Harkerville

The Perdekop Hiking Trail in Harkerville Forest bursts with a stunning array of greens as the sunlight filters through the tree branches. It is a beautiful walk

Sep 25, 2023
7km hike at Woodville Big Tree now open

The Garden Route National Park recently opened a new 7km hiking trail at Woodville Big Tree in Hoekwil. It is a beautiful and varied route.

Sep 4, 2023
Paragliding in Sedgefield from Cloud 9

Paragliding is a very popular activity on the Garden Route with incredible launch sites and amazing views in Wilderness, Kleinkranz and Sedgefield.

Aug 20, 2023
Fun Family Activity in Wilderness

Hiring a kayak on the Kaaimans River near Wilderness on the Garden Route is a great activity that can be enjoyed by all the family.

Jul 30, 2023