Touw River Boat Cruise: Scenic Voyage in Wilderness National Park

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wilderness River Safaris - Enjoy a serene and enchanting 90-minute boat cruise along the Touw River in Wilderness National Park. The river meanders through wetlands with reeds, urban areas, and captivating forests. Look forward to spotting diverse bird species and stunning landscapes.
    Price does not include the entry permit to Wilderness National…
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

A unique boat cruise in our aluminium safari boats. Starting from the jetty at Tarentaal Day Visitor area in Ebb & Flow South of Wilderness Rest Camp. We take a scenic voyage down the Touw River through reed lined wetlands to the lagoon and village, passing historic hotels, guest houses an bridge and luxury homes along the river. We return up the river…

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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Mygeld
Dec 29, 2024
Put this on your must do list for a trip to the Wilderness! - Great tour of the river and you will view the Knysna/Tsitsikama forest from a new angle. Our guide, Chris, shared a lot of information with us relating the the birdlife and other small game in the area, as well as on the trees and plants and made the trip worthwhile! After going upstream, the cruise included a visit to the lower area (near the sea) and shared some interesting stories relating the the local community and some of the magnificent homes high up on the mountain. We did the early morning cruise and were lucky enough to be the only people on board, it is worth booking in season, as the cruise is popular amongst local and international tourists alike. Thank you Chris for making it special, and Mike for accepting a telephonic booking!
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Grandtour49918783521
Nov 20, 2024
Worth every cent - Enjoyed every moment of it had stunning views and is worth every cent. Chris the tour guide is very knowledgeable and made the cruise that much better.
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Go774858
Nov 18, 2024
Lovely way to spend a little time - Spent a very pleasurable 90 minutes in the company of Chris for a gentle cruise up and down the Touw. Good information, conversation and ecological and economic insight. Didn't see many birds (time of day?) but for us, it didn't spoil a lovely way to spend our time.
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132maritah
Oct 25, 2024
Two thumbs up - It was amazing. The views breathtaking. It was a chance to see the beautiful forest in a way that cannot be done from a vehicle
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Air1955
Jan 18, 2025
Relaxed. - Our female guide and captain is a very friendly girl. The cruise was very relaxed and she is very knowledgeable. On the website it says that you see otters, baboons and many birds , I know you can not influence animals so there was little to see in that respect . (otters have been seen once in 10 years 😀) It was a hot day and then it is wonderful to stay on the water.
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Furasm2024
Dec 28, 2024
Great experience but I'm sure you can make it more exciting by having sunset cruise - Consider having sunset cruise to make it more interesting. Comfortable boat and happy with the guide informative and shared info available to her.
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Geoffreyg877
Dec 26, 2024
Peaceful cruise down the river - Very peaceful boat ride along the Touws River. First part of the trip went down close to the river mouth, then turned around and went up into the nature reserve. We were spoil the best weather of the season to make the trip even more memorable
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Happiness648938
Nov 20, 2024
Good cruise - Great cruise, very peaceful, nice to hear the sounds of wilderness. Experienced guide knew what he was talking about. 🙂
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Curly555
Nov 13, 2024
Nice wholesome activity - It was a really pleasant experience. Lovely to see birds, experience the river. Great guide. Amazing to listen to sounds of forest. Was lovely
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Jane_r
Nov 7, 2024
Happy day - Saw several kingfisher birds and loads of other species Chilled ride on the boat and saw some dear on the way back
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