Wilderness is the quiet heart of South Africau{2019}s Garden Route u{2014} a string of rivers, lagoons, lakes, beaches, forests and mountains rolled into one. Staying at Wildfarm Backpackers puts you on the edge of all of it, with none of the load shedding (we run on solar + Freedom Won lithium battery) and all of the stars. Hereu{2019}s how to spend your days.
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1. Swim, paddle and birdwatch on the Wilderness Lagoon
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Five minutes from your cabin, the Wilderness Lagoon is a calm estuary where the Touw River meets the sea. Bring a kayak, watch for fish eagles, or just float. Itu{2019}s part of the Garden Route National Park u{2014} one of the most biodiverse estuaries in the country.
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2. Long walks on Wilderness Beach
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Wide, uncrowded and backed by the Outeniqua mountains, Wilderness Beach is made for slow mornings. Walk east toward the Kaaimans River mouth at low tide, or west toward Victoria Bay. No queues, no noise u{2014} just ocean.
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3. Trails for every leg
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From the beach boardwalk into the indigenous forests of the Garden Route National Park, thereu{2019}s a trail for every pace. The Half-Collared Kingfisher trail is short and flat; the Elephant Pass loop rewards you with lagoon views.
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4. Slow down at the Wildfarm
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After the exploring, the best thing to do in Wilderness is nothing at all u{2014} on our deck. Cabins, a bar, wood-fired pizza, live music on weekends, off-grid views, free-range chickens, avocado trees and a fire under the stars. This is the Wilderness base you didnu{2019}t know you needed.
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Plan your Wilderness stay
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Book your cabin at Wildfarm Backpackers u{00B7} Read our story u{00B7} Watch our off-grid life on YouTube
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Frequently asked questions
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What is there to do in Wilderness Garden Route?
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Wilderness offers lagoon kayaking and birdwatching, long beach walks, forest hiking in the Garden Route National Park, and slow downtime at off-grid stays like Wildfarm Backpackers u{2014} all with no load shedding.
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Is Wilderness safe for swimming?
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The Wilderness Lagoon is calm and sheltered, ideal for swimming and paddling. The open beach has surf u{2014} swim between the flags where lifeguards are present in season.
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How far is Wildfarm Backpackers from the beach?
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Weu{2019}re a short drive from both Wilderness Beach and the lagoon, tucked into our own off-grid smallholding with mountain and valley views.
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Do you have load shedding?
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No. Wildfarm Backpackers runs on solar power with a Freedom Won lithium battery, so the lights, Wi-Fi and braai never stop.
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