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Roundtrip Ferryboat Ride from Wilderness to Ebb and Flow

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From 30 minutes to 5 hours
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What You Will Do

A unique form of transport from Wilderness village and lagoon to Ebb and Flow in Wilderness National Park, travel on the Touw river in an aluminium safari style boat with canvas canopy from Waterside Jetty at the lagoon to Ebb & Flow. Once you disembark from the ferry in Wilderness National Park you can take part in other activities such as hire a canoe and go further up the river or hike the half-collared Kingfisher Trail (3 hours). After enjoying time in The National Park you can Board the Ferry at Ebb & Flow and return by boat to Wilderness.

What's Included?

  • Life Jackets, blankets, ponchos

What's Not Included?

  • SANParks -Day Permit R170 for International and R50 for South African visitors - Wildcard Free entry
  • Snacks
  • Other

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

From Wilderness village pass Palms Garden Square with The Girl's and The Blind Pig and past the Wilderness Hotel, take the second exit from the roundabout at the hotel and go down Waterside road to the start of the boardwalk opposite Waterside Lodge. Our jetty is just 15m down the boardwalk.

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Wilderness Ferry - Waterside Jetty

From 30 minutes to 5 hours

Our ferry is a means to travel from Wilderness lagoon up the Touw River to enjoy what Wilderness National Park has to offer. Board the Ferry at 09h30 at Waterside Jetty on the boardwalk on Wilderness Lagoon, a 20 to 30 minute cruise up the Touw River to Ebb and Flow in Wilderness National Park, here you get off the boat and either hire a canoe (@ R97 for one hour, R219 for 3 hours or R303 for 6 hours) and canoe on the river and/or hike the Half-collared Kingfisher Trail to the waterfall (3 hours), or picnic in the day visitor area. Hiking and picnicking are included in the park permit fee. When you have finished your activities in the National Park, board the ferry back to Wilderness at 15h00, ending an adventurous day in Wilderness National Park.

Additional Information

This activity is operated by Wilderness River Safaris
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - English