The Park was proclaimed in 1983, with more additions made after that, adding in Wilderness National Lake Area, and lands between Rondevlei and Swartvlei Lake
Special Features:
- Pansy Shell
- Pied Kingfisher
- Grey Heron
- Little Egret
Things to seek:
- Wildlife: White-naped Weasel, Leopard, Caracal, Clawless Otter, Cape Fur Seal, Cape Porcupine, Grysbok, Forest Shrew
- Birds: Reed Cormorant, Grey and Purple heron, Little Egret, African Spoonbill, Little Bittern, Red-knobbed Coot, Purple Gallinule, African Rail
- Plants/Trees: Juncus Kraussii, Reeds, Sedges
Activities:
- Bathing, canoeing, fishing at wilderness beach, Touws river and some of the lakes
- Hiking (6 trails ranging from very easy to difficult)
- Boating on Island Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Abseiling
- Birding
How to get there: Wilderness is situated close to the N2 highway, 15km from George, 2 km from Wilderness village, 410 km from Port Elizabeth and 450km from Cape Town. The closest airport is at George where Around About Cars can rent you a vehicle. 
