The Old Trading Post - Guest House  

Perched on a river at the edge of Wilderness in the Garden Route, minutes from Wilderness National Park and the Cape Floral Region Protected Areas. A short drive to Garden Route National Park and close to Acrobranch Wildwoods. This Victorian bed & breakfast offers both B&B and self-catering options and is pet-friendly — a leafy base for beaches, lakes and wetlands exploration.

Cosy, slightly vintage Victorian vibes with sunny verandas and private furnished patios. Just four guestrooms plus a one‑bedroom Strelitzia self-catering cottage (sleeps 2 adults and 2 children). Rooms feature Tempur‑Pedic beds, minibars/refrigerators, tea and coffee facilities, TVs, air conditioning and en‑suite baths with separate tubs and showers. Non‑smoking rooms with outdoor smoking areas; easy access to walking trails and bird hides.

Outdoor swimming pool (property notes also list an indoor pool), bicycles to rent and canoe hire (subject to river conditions). Library, picnic and barbecue areas, garden and sunny terraces. On-site bar and restaurant plus tour/ticket assistance and shuttle service options. Wake up to river mist and bird calls before heading out to explore or paddle.

Complimentary wired high-speed internet and free Wi‑Fi onsite. Luggage storage, laundry facilities, elevator access, concierge and on-site parking. Airport shuttle available for a surcharge during limited hours.

Full breakfasts are served daily. There’s an on-site restaurant and a bar for relaxed meals and evening drinks, plus picnic and barbecue facilities for casual outdoor dining.