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Wilderness, Garden Route

Welcome
to Paradise

Backpackers lodge, bar & kitchen perched on the hillside overlooking the Indian Ocean. Sea-view dorms, private rooms, legendary wood-fired pizza, and live music on the Garden Route.

The Bar & Kitchen

Wood-fired pizza, cold craft beers, and live music on the Garden Route. Open to everyone – you don’t have to stay to hang out.

Beach House bar and resin counter glowing in the evening

The Bar

Craft beers, cocktails & ocean sunsets

Dumpies

  • HansaR32
  • Castle LightR35
  • Castle Milk StoutR35
  • Striped Horse LagerR35
  • Striped Horse MilkstoutR35
  • Black LabelR36
  • Beach BlondeR37

 

  • TafelR32
  • Amstel RadlersR38
  • CoronaR38
  • HeinekenR38
  • Smirnoff Pine TwistR40
  • GuinnessR55
  • Hunter’s DryR38
  • Hunter’s GoldR38
  • Kix Rosé SpritzerR40
  • Savanna DryR43
  • StrongbowR45

Brandy & Whisky

  • Olof BerghR19
  • KlipdriftR22
  • BellsR25
  • BainsR27
  • KWV 5yrR28
  • JägermeisterR28
  • Jack DanielsR33

Gin, Rum & Vodka

  • Captain Morgan DarkR20
  • Gordon’s GinR20
  • Malibu RumR20
  • Southern ComfortR20
  • Smirnoff 1818 VodkaR22
  • Ginologist CitrusR28
  • Ginologist FloralR28

Cocktails

  • Bernini MimosaR35
  • Tomato CocktailR55
  • Don Pedro – AmarulaR65
  • Don Pedro – WhiskyR65
  • MargaritaR70

Specials

  • Double Brandy & CokeR42
  • Double Gin & TonicR48

Happy hour 16:00 – 18:00 daily

By the Glass

  • GlühweinR50
  • Glass of WhiteR60
  • Glass of RoséR60
  • Glass of RedR60

Corkage R45

By the Bottle

  • Leopard’s Leap Sauv BlancR165
  • Leopard’s Leap Chard / Pinot NoirR165
  • Leopard’s Leap Cab / MerlotR180
  • Alvi’s Drift Chenin BlancR190
  • Alvi’s Drift PinotageR210
  • Durbanville Hills Chenin BlancR210
  • Durbanville Hills PinotageR210

Cold Drinks

  • Coke 300mlR25
  • Coke Zero 300mlR25
  • Creme Soda CanR25
  • Fanta 300mlR28
  • Sprite 300mlR28
  • Stoney Ginger BeerR28
  • Ice TeaR35
  • GrapetiserR40
  • AppletiserR43
  • Red BullR45

Non-Alcoholic

  • Ginologist Alcohol FreeR25
  • Devil’s Peak HeroR35
  • Amstel Radlers CanR40
  • Savanna Lemon N/AR43

Mixers

  • BittersR10
  • Fitch & Leedes TonicR25
  • Fitch & Leedes Soda WaterR25
  • Fitch & Leedes Bitter LemonR25
  • EspressoR35
  • AmericanoR35
  • CappuccinoR35
Live Music every Sunday on the ocean-view deck
🎤
Open Mic Night every Thursday with One Two Sound Solutions

Adventures from Your Doorstep

Wilderness is the adventure capital of the Garden Route. Stay at Beach House and you’re minutes from world-class surf, hiking trails, and endless ocean.

Surfers catching waves at sunset in Wilderness, Garden Route

Surf the Garden Route

Vic Bay and Wilderness Beach offer consistent breaks right on your doorstep. Grab a board and catch golden-hour waves with the mountains behind you.

Surfer walking up the road to Beach House Backpackers with surfboard

100m to the Sand

Walk out the gate, down the hill, and your feet are in the sand. No car needed – the beach, the village, and the trails are all on your doorstep.

✈️

Paragliding

Soar above the Garden Route

Map of Africa Viewpoint ~10 min drive
Directions
Kleinkrantz Launch Site ~12 min drive
Directions
Wilderness Serpentine Launch ~5 min drive
Directions
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Surfing

Waves on your doorstep

Wilderness Beach 0 min – right here!
Directions
Victoria Bay (Vic Bay) ~12 min drive
Directions
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Canoeing, Kayak & SUP

Rivers, lagoons & open water

Touw River / Ebb & Flow ~5 min drive
Directions
Kaaimans River Mouth ~5 min drive
Directions
🏔️

Hiking & Walks

Trails through fynbos & forest

Fynbos & Protea Guided Hikes 0 min – starts right here!
✓ Right here
Half Collared Kingfisher Trail ~5 min drive
Directions
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Horse Riding

Forest trails on horseback

Black Horse Trails ~15 min drive
Directions
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Action & Adventure

Quads, go-karts & axe throwing

WildX – Quad Biking ~10 min drive
Directions
Elevate Action Centre ~15 min drive
Directions
WildX – Axe Throwing ~10 min drive
Directions
🍛

Family Day Trips

Strawberries, trains & more

Redberry Farm ~25 min drive
Directions
Outeniqua Power Van ~20 min drive
Directions
🌊

Beach & Chill

Relax – you’re on holiday

Live Music at Beach House 0 min – right here!
✓ Right here
Beach Volleyball 0 min – on the sand
✓ Right here
Dolphin & Whale Watching ~3 min drive
Directions

Heart of the
Garden Route

Wilderness sits between George (10 min) and Sedgefield (15 min) on the N2. We're the perfect basecamp for exploring the entire Garden Route - from Mossel Bay to Knysna and beyond.

  • George Airport: 15 minute drive
  • Wilderness Beach: 2 minute walk (100m)
  • Map of Africa Viewpoint: 5 minute drive
  • Knysna: 40 minute drive
  • Baz Bus: Stops at major hostels on the route
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What Our Guests Say

Rated 8.5/10 on major booking platforms. Real reviews from real travellers.

★★★★★

“The wood-fired pizza was amazing and the sea view from the dorm was unreal. Best backpackers on the Garden Route, hands down. The vibe at the bar on Thursday night was incredible.”

Sarah M.
Google Reviews
★★★★★

“Stayed in the private cottage for a week while working remotely. Fast Wi-Fi, dedicated desk, private balcony overlooking the ocean. Best 'office' I've ever had. Will definitely be back.”

James K.
Booking.com
★★★★★

“Perfect base for our Garden Route road trip. The staff were so friendly and helpful with activity recommendations. The location is unbeatable - literally steps from the beach.”

The Van Niekerk Family
TripAdvisor

Ready for the Garden Route?

Book your stay at Beach House. Whether it's a dorm bunk for the night or an en-suite room for a week - the ocean is waiting.

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