Island Lake
The Garden Route is home to two exceptional tourist destinations George and Knysna, and tucked away between these you will find the beautiful and popular Wilderness National Park. The Park protects three major zones of indigenous forest, four types of Fynbos (wild shrubs), lakes and winding waterways. There is a series of lakes that are joined by the Touws River and that fall into the park. These Lakes are Eilandvlei, Langvlei and Rondevlei.
Eilandvlei is an Afrikaans word which means Island Lake, and the 150 hectare lake gets its name from the Drommedaris Island at its centre. The lake is very popular with tourists and offers various activities. These activities include water skiing on the lake, swimming or simply relaxing on the water's edge. Wilderness Island Lake provides fishermen and canoeists a great hybrid habitat to explore. Further down from the lake, the Serpentine and Touw rivers interconnect to offer the angler another habitat to explore, best done via canoe. Island Lake is renowned for its big leervis, black bass and blue kurper. In the Touw River you'll find large schools of grunter, leervis, cape moonies and mullet. (Fishing permits can be acquired from the local post office.) The lake is also host to a variety of aquatic species and has with the other two lakes been proclaimed as a Ramsar site (wetlands of international importance). Visitors to the area can spot five types of Kingfisher, the Grey Heron and Little Egret and the brightly coloured Knysna Loerie in the surrounding forests.
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Sleeps: 10 in 4 units/rooms
1.1km North East of center of Island Lake
The Old Trading Post - Guests can book either on a Bed & Breakfast, Self-catering or Bed only basis, depending on the room chosen. Braai facilities are available. Children and pets are welcome.
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Sleeps: 64 in 8 units/rooms
From
R 1 500,00
Per unit, per night.
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1.4km South East of center of Island Lake
Cape Footprints offers self catering accommodation in Kleinkranz in Wilderness, Garden Route. Cape Footprints is a modern and spacious self catering house constructed using sandbags. Located conveniently between Knysna and George on South Africa's unique
2.9km South West of center of Island Lake
Tastefully finished with sandstone and beamed ceilings. The spacious elegance of this unique villa creates a tranquil relaxed atmosphere. Picture perfect in every respect. All the bedrooms have sea views, and the living areas are spacious and relaxed. The
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Sleeps: 48 in 9 units/rooms
From
R 1 350,00
Per unit, per night.
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4.1km North of center of Island Lake
Oakhurst is one of the original large properties of the Garden Route situated in the Wilderness district, near George. There are 11 different self catering units available.
From
R 1 040,00
Per unit, per night.
* Rates may vary according to season
4.4km South West of center of Island Lake
At Rest provides self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Our charming self-catering log cabin at Pirates Creek, in the heart of the Garden Route in the Wilderness National Park, close to the beach. It is a popular weekend and holiday brea
Sleeps: 8 in 4 units/rooms
4.8km South West of center of Island Lake
Serendipity Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Situated on the banks of the Touw River and borders on to the Wilderness National Park, a UNESCO proclaimed water bird conservancy. We have four en-suite bedroom
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Graded:
Sleeps: 8 in 4 units/rooms
From
R 550,00
Per person, per night sharing.
* Rates may vary according to season
5.3km West of center of Island Lake
Wilderness Manor is an elegant and refined guest house overlooking the Wilderness Lagoon, in the scenic village of Wilderness. Step out of the front door and cross the road onto the boardwalk for an easy and safe stroll to golden beaches, restaurants and
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Sleeps: 4 in 2 units/rooms
6.1km West of center of Island Lake
Lagoon Cottage provides self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Lagoon Cottage is positioned right at the lagoon, at the beginning of the Wilderness National Park and the famous Kingfisher Walk. The guests can walk up to the waterfall alo
6.4km West of center of Island Lake
Set in the charming Wilderness Village, overlooking the Wilderness Lagoon & sea, Wilderness Waters welcomes its visitors to stylish and well-appointed 4-star accommodation - all within walking distance of the golden beach, the fresh water lagoon, boutique
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6.5km South West of center of Island Lake
Haus Am Strand offers self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Your Dream Holiday with stunning sea views from all apartments, even from your bed. We provide 7 self catering apartments, with a "5 Star" position, directly on Wilderness Beac
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