Map of Africa — Attraction in George

Ok. Face it, going up the 7 Pass Road needs a forewarned thought: like Gollum said, "It's tricksie." There's a place to get a cooked meal at the Teahouse and nursery 3/4 of the way up, but go to @hallocoffee along the way up to or from #MapofAfrica. They're also building workstations on the cliff edge for you to come work at, at the edge of the mountain facing seaward, have coffee and I saw other eats, and yes: there's wifi. Otherwise there's no signal up there , so go drink coffee.

Drive 3 minutes more: That lookout is next. You'll see where to stop, the road basically ends, so listen to the great intel from the lady sitting there under the little shelter stop, her stage for view point. From there, It's looking at the shape of the land, hills and mountains, plus dual rivers making an actual depiction of the African continent each side, with both Atlantic and Indian Oceans defining the land and shape as both freshwater and seawater rivers. If you dont like any of this, you can literally jump off the cliff... paragliding on the sea facing...

I have been here many times over the years since I was a kid and it never gets old.

It’s just a free wow view when in person.

The Map-of-Africa is situated at Wilderness Heights, which is between the Garden Route towns of Knysna and George.

From the N2 motorway (heading from Knysna and towards George), turn right into George Road in Wilderness. Then, follow the road to the T-junction before turning left again.

There is an information board with directions on it, making it easy to find. The last part of the road is well-maintained gravel, so this lookout point is accessible to all, not requiring a 4 x 4 vehicle.

In addition to being able to admire the unique scale and splendour of the river and its shape, visitors to the Map-of-Africa are also able to watch as paragliders soar overhead.

The mountains and forests that characterise this part of South Africa are laid out in a perfect exhibition of the Garden Route’s exquisite appeal, waiting to be savoured by locals and international tourists that value the natural wealth of...

Fantastic lookout over Garden Route. Go tandem paragliding with Wallendair/Flytime when conditions allow.

During good days you’ll see 100s of km down garden route and might spot whales jumping in the sea.

Whenever paragliders are up, conditions are probably good for a tandem. The tandem coaches there are among the best pilots in South Africa. True highlight on the route. You’ll be safe, and the instructors will set you up. The experience itself will last c. 10 minutes, depending on conditions, but it’ll feel like an eternity. In best conditions, you’ll land up, otherwise you’ll fly along the highway down to the beach.

I’ve been with Flytime and had a great time during my stay. Can...