Wilderness National Park

The Wilderness National Park, also known as the Wilderness Section, is a protected area located around the seaside town of Wilderness between the larger towns of George and Knysna, in the Western Cape. The park stretches from the Touws River mouth to the Eilandvlei estuary and linking into the Swartvlei lake, where it neighbours with the Goukamma Nature Reserve. The wildlife in this natural area is varied, and includes the Knysna seahorse, pansy shell, pied kingfisher, Knysna lourie, grey heron, and little egret. The park protects three major zones of indigenous forest, four types of fynbos, plus various lakes and winding waterways. Visitors can enjoy activities such as canoeing, bicycling, abseiling, paragliding, boating, fishing, and hiking. The park is also home to several historical sites, including the Woodville Big Tree and Goudveld, an old mining town in the forest