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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Wilderness

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Wilderness, South Africa

Updated October 17, 2024

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A beautiful viewpoint on the Garden Route overlooking a naturally-occurring outline of Africa.

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This cave overlooking the Indian Ocean has been turned into a shelter and makeshift museum.

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