Wilderness ( born Wilderness ; African. Wildernis ) is a coastal city. Located in the picturesque tourist region Garden Road ( en: Garden Route ) in the south of the Western Cape of South Africa .
Located not far from George on Route N2 below the Cayman River Pass ( en: Kaaiman's River Pass ). The city is famous for its long beaches and bays, so it is a popular holiday destination for the weekend. Located directly off the coast of the Touw River lagoon.
The climate in the city is exceptionally mild, typical of the Garden Road. Temperature fluctuations are small: it rarely drops below 10 ° C and does not rise above 28 ° C. Precipitation is year-round. The type of flora is characteristic of the mountain forests of South Africa ( en: Knysna-Amatole Montane Forests ).
The locomotive line en: Outeniqua Choo Tjoe , now closed, passed through Wilderness, connecting the cities of George and Knysna .
Wilderness is a city where former South African President Peter Botha spent a significant part of his life until his death in 2006.