Touw River Boat Cruise: Scenic Voyage in Wilderness National Park
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41 Ratings
Wilderness
Embark on a breathtaking boat cruise along the Touw River in Wilderness National Park. Explore stunning wetlands, encounter diverse wildlife, and marvel at majestic trees.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wilderness National Park - We take you on a relaxed and magical 90 minute boat cruise up and down the Touw river in Wilderness National Park. The river winds through wetlands with reeds, urban areas and enchanting forests. Expect to see a variety of birds and breathtaking scenery.
    Price excludes entry permit to Wilderness National Park and visitors can also picnic, hike a trail or hire a canoe in the National Park.
What's Included
  • Life Jackets
  • Blankets
  • Ponchos
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • SANParks -Day Permit R190 for International and R55 for South African…
Additional Information

Hop aboard our unique aluminum safari boats for an exclusive boat cruise. Setting off from the Tarentaal Day Visitor dock situated south of Wilderness Rest Camp in Ebb & Flow. Our journey takes us on a picturesque trip down the Touw River, weaving through reed-clad wetlands towards the lagoon and the village. Along the way, we pass by ancient hotels, guest houses, a bridge, and opulent riverfront residences. We then journey back up the river, passing Ebb & Flow entering a steep, verdant valley. Spectacular indigenous trees such as Yellowwood, Milkwood, Cape Chestnut, and more can be seen. Expect to spot a diverse array of birds including Turacos, Kingfishers, Coots, Ducks, Geese, Cormorants, Fish Eagles, Grebes, amongst others. There’s also a possibility of seeing Baboons, Monkeys, Bushbuck, Otters, and more.

All participants are required to carry a valid day permit as we function under a concession contract with SANParks within Wilderness National Park. The park permit fees can either be settled at the Wilderness Rest Camp Reception or directly to us at the launch point. Pricing are R50 for South African Visitors, R160 for International Visitors, and children go for half the price.

Location
Wilderness River Safaris
Ebb and Flow Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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James
Mar 25, 2024
Take 90 minutes out and get one on one with nature - a must do whilst in Wilderness - A relaxing 90 minutes travelling along the River Touw. Chris was extremely knowledgeable about the many birds we saw and the vast array of trees and forna. My wife and I were the only people on the trip but were joined by Chris’s father who was equally knowledgeable, two for the price of one! If you fancy just relaxing for 90 minutes while you listen to nature and look at our beautiful world then this is perfect for you. We absolutely loved it!
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Maretha_d
Feb 29, 2024
Amazing Eco boat cruise up the Touws River - Everything was truly amazing!!! The wind was blowing extremely hard, and my husband and I, at one stage, was sprayed with water as we sat at the front, but it was fun. We enopyed the peace and quiet as we glided through the water and immersed ourselves in the beauty of nature. It's absolutely amazing how clear the water was as we travelled up the Touw River Valley. You can clearly see the bottom of the river. The forest along the river is so lush and beautiful and untouched by human hands. We trust that it will remain that way for future generations. We would definitely encourage everyone to take this trip and see for themselves how magnificent the area is.
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Reshmeep2024
Feb 28, 2024
Heaven on earth - What a beautiful tour and good history on the area. Chris was an excellent tour guide and the river was so peaceful. Beautiful flora and birds
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Hanikav2024
Feb 12, 2024
Amazing experience - Brilliant guide with extensive knowlegde about nature and the environment. Enjoyed every moment and would strongly recommend the trip.
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348richardj
Jan 30, 2024
A great experience despite the rain! - A couple of hours well spent- Mike, our guide was very informative and although the rain set in halfway through our trip he still managed to find plenty of bird life to show us- also got us to dip a hand in the river and feel the temperature - it was warm, no wonder there were people swimming in it! The setting inside the Wilderness National Park was lovely- so much so we came back the following day to do a hike that sets off from there (we did the Half Collared Kingfisher Hike but there are others I believe). Well worth doing both.
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Kim_d
Jan 15, 2024
Chris is an exceptional... - Chris is an exceptional guide and has the best eye for birdwatching .... one of our highlights of our holiday....
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970jannak
Dec 26, 2023
Boat cruise - So relaxing and beautiful views alround. Highly recommended for eight or less people. Will definitely do it again.
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Olsontowers
Jan 30, 2024
Great boat trip - Great trip up and down the river, checking out the varying landscapes and forest. Guide was great and informative and handy having blankets available as it can get chilly withe the wind.
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390sadiew
Feb 10, 2024
Very few birds on 13.30 tour - Very little bird life. Surprised we had to pay an extra fee to come into the park. Was not value for money. Was disappointed.
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Stephen_p
Jan 25, 2024
Lovely but expensive - The river cruise was lovely. But we were cross to be charged so much extra by the National Park. It made it very expensive
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