~ Wilderness ~ Western Cape ~ South Africa ~

Turaco Country House is situated in the heart of the Garden Route, on a hill above the seaside village of Wilderness, on 10 hectares of private land, only 2km from the beach, in a most beautiful and tranquil setting with magnificent panoramic sea and mountain views.

This charming beach house provide luxury accommodation in four bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (3 en suite) for a group or family of up to 8 people but can also split in 2 self catering units to accommodate 2 or 4 people as well. The luxury main suite is completely separate with large king bed, en suite bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, TV and fireplace with large sliding doors opening onto private wooden sundeck and is ideal for a honeymoon couple.

All rooms are sea facing and individually decorated in a unique marine theme with sliding doors leading onto a big patio with barbeque facilities and furnished with wooden tables and chairs.

Enjoy spectacular sunsets and peaceful silence from the wooden deck surrounded by indigenous bush with lots of bird life where you might even spot the elusive Knysna Loerie or watch dolphins surfing the waves.

We are centrally situated and close to many excellent golf courses and the ideal base from which to explore the Garden Route. Knysna (50km), Plettenberg Bay (80km), Oudtshoorn (80km) and Mosselbay (60km)

Private and secure parking is available and all rooms are serviced daily.

Wilderness lies at the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains and is set between the Kaaiman's River and Goukamma Nature Reserve only 15km east of George. This picturesque little village is surrounded by many rivers, natural lakes and lagoons and is a great spot for water sport enthusiasts and nature lovers and is best known for its white sandy beaches that stretch from Leentjies Klip to Gericke point.

Recreation is mostly outdoors and the area is excellent for whale watching between June and November. Dolphins can be seen playing in the surf throughout the year.

With so many rivers, wetlands, forests, mountains, open fields and fynbos this sensitive ecosystem provide a habitat for a wealth of birds ranging from the Black oystercatcher to the Knysna Loerie.

Wilderness is centrally situated in the Garden Route close to many excellent golf courses and only 20km from Fancourt Estate that offers a choice of four superb courses - Montague, Outeniqua, Bramble Hill and The Links, the venue for the President's Cup in 2003.

Other activities include hiking, paragliding, horse riding, mountain biking, canoeing, and abseiling, surfing and swimming. A wonderful way to see the beauty of the area is to take the Outeniqua Choo - Tjoe steam train on its 67km journey to Knysna through the lakes district.

There are many scenic drives in the area to the Map of Africa or go inland and take the old George - Knysna road and visit the big tree at Woodville.

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