Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden Route
Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden Route
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.
Accommodation Near Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden Route
The Old Trading Post B&B and Self Catering
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
1.1km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteThe 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. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Fairy Knowe Hotel
Hotel / Boutique Hotel Accommodation in Wilderness, George
4km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteThe Fairy Knowe Hotel, affectionately referred to as 'the grand dame' of Wilderness in the Cape's Garden Route has been welcoming guests since 1924. This landmark hotel was renovated in 2021 and is looking gracious and glorious once again! …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Oakhurst Farm Cottages
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
4km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteOakhurst 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. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
At Rest
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
4.4km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteAt 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 …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Serendipity Guest House
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Wilderness, George
4.8km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteSerendipity Guest House provides bed and breakfast accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Situated on the banks of the Touw River and borders on the Wilderness National Park, a UNESCO proclaimed water bird conservancy. We have 4 en-suite bedrooms... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Wilderness Manor
Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Wilderness, George
5.3km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteWilderness 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... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Wilderness Waters
Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
6.4km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteSet 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... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Seaside Cottage
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
7.4km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteSeaside Cottage offers beachfront self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Our self catering accommodation is situated on the beach in Wilderness, with breathtaking views of breaking waves. Let the sounds of the sea lull you to sleep. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Seaside House
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Wilderness, George
7.4km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteSeaside House offers "absolute beachfront" self catering accommodation in Wilderness, Garden Route. Situated right on the beach in Wilderness, with breathtaking views of breaking waves. Let the sounds of the sea lull you to sleep. …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
Coastal Bliss
Self Catering House, Cottage, Chalet Accommodation in Ballots Bay, George
10.3km from Island Lake - Wilderness National Park, Garden RouteCoastal Bliss is a beautiful log home (sleeps 6) situated in the private nature reserve of Ballots Bay, situated in George South Africa. The reserve has many indigenous plants and fauna and animals such as Zebra, Wildebeast, Springbok, Impala... …see more for bookings / enquiries and info.
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