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1–2 hours
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Wilderness River Safaris
Wilderness River Safaris
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Wilderness River Safaris offers: eco boat cruises on the Touw River or Island Lake in Wilderness and also offers a ferry service from Wilderness village (boardwalk on Waterside Road) to Wilderness National Park. Encounter abundant bird life in the reed lined wetlands, forested valley and urban lagoon. Bring snacks and refreshments. Scheduled cruises on the Touw River at 09h00, 10h30, 12h00, 13h30, 15h00 and 16h30 as well as 18h00 in mid summer. Island Lake cruises by appointment. Wilderness Ferry daily at 09h30 to the Wilderness National Park or Eden Adventures for a day of canoeing, hiking and picnics. Return by arrangement later in the day. We charge and issue a National Park day permit when necessary.
Tours and Tickets by Wilderness River Safaris
Transportation Services
30–300 minutes
Taking safety measures
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Nic
Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
Awesome experience will defenitly recommend this trip our guide Chris was awesome as well as Mike the owner who accommodated us with changes, the scenery and the entire expect was just so awesome!
Written 15 November 2023
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Hester
Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Couples
Was a very good experience, however it would be great if the guide told us more about the surroundings
Written 8 November 2023
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Harpenden, UK17 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Awesome family trip, brilliant, patient and friendly guide, seemingly never tired of the children’s endless questions. Saw some beautiful bird life and stunning scenery
Written 15 October 2023
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Mikeraub
Thanks for your positive review. We are glad you and your family enjoyed the trip.
Written 16 October 2023
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Thank you so much Chris . Very informative, tranquil, picturesque. Was a wonderful treat to be taken up the river. Took lovely photos for my scrapbooking. Comes highly recommended.
Written 1 October 2023
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Mikeraub
Thanks for your review and comments. Glad you enjoyed the experience
Written 23 October 2023
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Janine C
Geraldton, Australia288 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Very pleasant. Chris was very informative and his knowledge excellent. Wasn't able to book over the internet and found it a little difficult to locate. Suggest signage at entrance to nature reserve would be good.
Written 19 August 2023
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Peter Warneke
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
A lovely river cruise on the Touws River. However for an older person, getting on and off this boat can be a bit of a challenge. I also think it is a bit overpriced as one also has to pay to go into the park as well. But still worth it, saw some interesting bird life and the guide was well informed and made it interesting.
Written 14 June 2023
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Mikeraub
Thanks for your review and comments. Glad you enjoyed it. We operate on a river that is either closed to the ocean or open and subject to tidal fluctuations in levels. We have fixed jetties for boarding, so the height into the boat changes from trip to trip. We board from the river bank at the canoe hire if too low, and sometimes we can't even launch the boat.
We operate within Wilderness National Park by concession agreement and the applicable park fee applies to all our clients on top of our rates. But none who have done our cruise have said it is not worth the cost.
Written 15 June 2023
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tingo m
Cape Town, South Africa43 contributions
This is a must do activity. Mike is the best guide . I am also a guide by profession but I learn from him every visit. Don't miss out this opportunity to experience the beautiful wilderness experience.
Written 25 May 2023
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Mikeraub
Thanks for your review and comments. I believe this is the best quick expierince available in Wilderness
Written 15 June 2023
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Helen L
Cold Ash, UK82 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Lovely, relaxed trip. Our guide was so knowledgeable and spotted all the wildlife. Would highly recommend this.
Written 29 April 2023
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Mikeraub
Hi Helen, thanks for booking a cruise with Wilderness River Safaris. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the positive review.
Written 30 April 2023
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Go56327898508
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Beautiful scenery, and our host Chris was very knowledgeable about the river and its wildlife. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Written 8 April 2023
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Mikeraub
Thanks for your feedback and positive comments. Glad you enjoyed it.
Written 9 April 2023
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Jack D
Brampton4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Tranquility, scenery and knowledgeable guide informing us about flora, fauna and wildlife. Lovely 👍
Written 6 March 2023
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Mikeraub
Thanks for your positive review. Glad you enjoyed it. That's what we want.
Written 7 March 2023
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Gerry M
14 contributions
What is the cost and are you picked up and left back at you hotel?
Mikeraub
Wilderness, South Africa15 contributions
The cost is R150 per adult and R100 per child excluding SANPARKS entry permit which id R120 per adult and R68 for children or if a South African resident R37 per adult and R18 per child. Entry permit is issued and the park entrance, if we collect at your hotel by boat we add the park entry fee to our rate. We only collect at Moontide, Wilderness Manor, Waterside Lodge, Serendipity, Pirates Creek or Fairy Knowe Hotel or along the boardwalk or picinic area along the lagoon and Waterside road. phone +27 82 440 9807 for more info and bookings. Kind regards Mike