The Old Trading Post  Verified Listing

The Old Trading Post, near Wilderness, offers guests both bed and breakfast and self-catering accommodation options. We have four rooms/units and two luxury tented (glamping) units accommodating a maximum of sixteen guests. Children and pets are welcome.
Accommodation consists of:

Strelitzia Cottage - one bedroom cottage with double bed and bunk beds in the living area, fully equipped kitchen. (sleeps 4)
The Garden Room - bedroom with double bed, shower and kitchenette. (Sleeps 2)
Lara's Room - bedroom with double bed and bath. (Sleeps 2) The Tin Room - bedroom with 2 single beds and shower (sleeps 2.)Guests visiting The Old Trading Post can expect:

We also have glamping (luxury camping options:)
Woodcutter's Bush Camp - 2 safari tents ( 2 single beds each) on wooden decks in a shaded part of the property, with fire pit, camp kitchen and outdoor bathroom. Reed screens for privacy and atmosphere
The Nest - a bell tent with double bed on an elevated deck overlooking the valley and lake, with camp kitchen and outdoor bathroom

We offer:
Self-catering, bed and breakfast and dinner bed and breakfast options for all accommodation
A unique and tranquil experience in the heart of the Wilderness Lakes district.
Cosy and tastefully decorated accommodation.
Spotlessly clean rooms, well equipped with all a guest may need
A warm welcome and friendly farewell from their hosts
Personal care and attention during their stay. Delicious country breakfasts, pizza and dinner are available in the evenings. A garden in which to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, birds and plants. Beautiful scenic surroundings, beaches, lakes, rivers, forests on their doorstep. A wonderful base to explore Wilderness and other attractions of The Garden Route.

All the accommodation has en-suite bathrooms, kettles, complimentary tea and coffee, bar fridges, television, hair driers, heaters and fans or air-conditioning. Rooms have comfortable beds with fine percale linen and duvets, electric under-blankets (in winter,) towels, and personal amenities. The tented accommodation has basic and rustic facilities. We also supply many extras such as emergency lighting, mosquito repellent, playing cards, magazines, books and tourist brochures for activities in Wilderness and the Garden Route.

Enjoy Wilderness and the surroundings by:

boat cruises with Wilderness River Safaris
walking the trails of Wilderness National Park
birding and visiting one of the bird hides
cycling the back roads
guided outdoor activities and tours
spending time on the endless sandy beaches
visiting the craft markets
hiring a canoe and paddling the Touw River and Serpentine
dining in one of the many restaurants
whale and dolphin watching

Safe off-street parking
Braai facilities
Laundry facilities
WiFi hotspot
Bicycles for hire
Canoes for hire

Explore the Garden Route by visiting the towns of:

George for shopping, museums, cinemas
Knysna for oysters, waterfront, forests and boat trips
Sedgefield for the Saturday Wild Oats and Scarab markets, Timberlake Organic Farmstall and Swartvlei
Oudtshoorn for the Cango Caves, ostriches, crocodiles and other wildlife,

Or by taking day trips,

To the Tsitsikamma, for Elephant parks, Plettenberg Bay, Monkeyland, Bird Sanctuary, bungi jumping, canopy tours and Storms River
Mossel Bay and beyond for, seafood, wildlife farms and bungi jumping
Travelling the back-roads - Seven Passes Road, Montagu Pass and the Klein Karoo