Wilderness National Park
Wilderness National Park
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Juri
7 contributions
Jan 2020
I can recommend the day trip to the waterfall in wilderness national park. The first part we make with canoe, ca 40 min. And then ca.40 min easy walking.
At your destination you can relax, take a bath under a waterfall, or lie under the sun.
Please plan about 1.5 hours for this.
So in order not to overuse yourself, for the whole trip, is about 4-5 hours to plan.
As we have WildCard, the entry was free for us.
We paid about 25 € for canoeing.
Conclusion: nice little adventure (without problems with children) in which you will see a lot of water and greenery.
At your destination you can relax, take a bath under a waterfall, or lie under the sun.
Please plan about 1.5 hours for this.
So in order not to overuse yourself, for the whole trip, is about 4-5 hours to plan.
As we have WildCard, the entry was free for us.
We paid about 25 € for canoeing.
Conclusion: nice little adventure (without problems with children) in which you will see a lot of water and greenery.
Written 19 January 2020
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Antonio N
Milan, Italy2 229 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I spent an afternoon with my wife and 10-month-old daughter in this national park full of greenery and nature. There are several trails and you can rent canoes. We made the simplest along the river, very cute and uncomplicated with the baby kept in the headband.
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Written 15 August 2024
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Epsom, UK1 072 contributions
Dec 2019
Wildnerness National Park is a must-do when exploring Western Cape's Garden Route. There's so much to do - plenty of hiking trails (some busier than others), stunning views, birdwatching hides and boat trips. We only spent 24 hours in the area and wish we'd been able to stay longer. It's so beautiful but not quite as rugged as the name suggests!
Written 19 January 2020
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Amy Laura
Cape Town Central, South Africa94 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Gorgeous hiking trails, canoeing trips and camping sites. Hiking trails are for all fitness levels. Picnic spots are also available along your route so pack some snacks and just enjoy nature! 😃
There is a small fee to enter - R52 for South African residents.
There is a small fee to enter - R52 for South African residents.
Written 7 April 2023
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snsimmy23
Sheffield, UK824 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Parked for free on the road in Wilderness next to the end of the railway line. Followed the signs for the waterfall which took us on the Kingfisher trail. The trail took about an hour there so bare this in mind. The walk takes you through wooden paths, trees and even over a platoon crossing which you'll have to pull yourself over with the rope. A few steps are involved along the paths as well. Once there you get to the rocks and waterfall which will probably have other people lounging around. We just laid on the rocks and took a dip in the water. The water inst the best but there is room to swim and cool down. Plan a few hours at this place as it takes a while to walk there and back.
Written 17 September 2017
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Wilma K
Somerset West, South Africa40 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Once again the 2 bed chalets at Ebb and Flow camp did not disappoint. Each chalet has two single beds, a shower and toilet , basic kitchen equipment , including a two plate stove, microwave, cutlery, towels, bedding , fridge and freezer combination, braai facilities, overlooking the river. The camp is well kept, lawns are lush and green, bathrooms are immaculate- I can highly recommend this facility. There is a handsome discount from Sunday eve till Thursday for over 60's. I want to applaud the management and staff for keeping this camp pristine and making us proud to be wild card holders of the National parks.
Written 25 October 2018
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peterandbrenda_10
Sussex, England118 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
We really enjoyed a good walk along the Kingfisher trail. It was easy to follow and had some well maintained boardwalks, alongside the river. At one point, it was possible to cross the river on a pontoon bridge, which was fun. There is an admission charge, but we thought it well worth it for a good morning's exercise.
Written 16 February 2018
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Peta F
40 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
The wilderness national park offers well maintained intermediate hikes in glorious nature surrounds.
I did the Half-collared King Fisher Trail to the waterfall and thoroughly enjoyed it. The walk undulates along forest floors and cliffs beside a lovely river, which you cross over halfway along on easy stepping stones before eventually reaching a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is on private property and although there are signs saying not to proceed on the boardwalk to the falls there is nothing stopping you from reaching them and everyone seems to do it. I wish i has packed swimmers and a picnic to enjoy at the falls.
On the way back I ventured up the Bosduif loop for some great views over the valley. This section was challenging with stee narrow payhs through thick vegetation but rewarding views at the top.
All up I did both hikes in about 2.5 hours including a 15minute rest at the waterfall. This was at a fast pace and you could easily spend the day meandering along and exploring side paths and views.
I thought the 120 Rand entry price was too steep for International visitors when SA residents only pay 39 Rand, but I'm still glad I did it.
I did the Half-collared King Fisher Trail to the waterfall and thoroughly enjoyed it. The walk undulates along forest floors and cliffs beside a lovely river, which you cross over halfway along on easy stepping stones before eventually reaching a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is on private property and although there are signs saying not to proceed on the boardwalk to the falls there is nothing stopping you from reaching them and everyone seems to do it. I wish i has packed swimmers and a picnic to enjoy at the falls.
On the way back I ventured up the Bosduif loop for some great views over the valley. This section was challenging with stee narrow payhs through thick vegetation but rewarding views at the top.
All up I did both hikes in about 2.5 hours including a 15minute rest at the waterfall. This was at a fast pace and you could easily spend the day meandering along and exploring side paths and views.
I thought the 120 Rand entry price was too steep for International visitors when SA residents only pay 39 Rand, but I'm still glad I did it.
Written 14 June 2017
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SouthWalesPaul
South Wales43 contributions
fantastic riverside walk that has an incredibly well constructed boardwalk for long stretches. Very few undulations unless you scramble up the Boetkop loop which gives good panoramic views of the river and campsite areas. Do take a towel with you and then you can cool off in the pools near the waterfall at the furthest point of the walk before you head back.
Written 28 March 2009
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SkaraBrae
Auckland77 contributions
We stayed 2 nigts at Wildrness NP at teh Ebb and Flow South site run by SA National Parks.
You could camp but we took a 2 berth 'forest lodge' which was clean, had a nice en-suite and basic cooking facilities and a Brai.
It was pretty reasonable value for money, but do not forget there is a national park fee as well as the accommodation fee itself.
There are several good walks, the walk to teh large waterfall is definitely recommended. We are keen bird watchers and saw many different species, mind you there are many birds within the camp area itself.
The park has walks along teh lagoon, through dunes and to the beach (which has good fishing) and there are bird hides on 2 lakes as well.
There is no shop in the park, but Wilderness village is not far away.
You could camp but we took a 2 berth 'forest lodge' which was clean, had a nice en-suite and basic cooking facilities and a Brai.
It was pretty reasonable value for money, but do not forget there is a national park fee as well as the accommodation fee itself.
There are several good walks, the walk to teh large waterfall is definitely recommended. We are keen bird watchers and saw many different species, mind you there are many birds within the camp area itself.
The park has walks along teh lagoon, through dunes and to the beach (which has good fishing) and there are bird hides on 2 lakes as well.
There is no shop in the park, but Wilderness village is not far away.
Written 4 February 2009
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How much is the boat ride for adults and children?
How hard is the terrain to hike/walk? I have an 81 yr old with my family
the suspension bridge over the water, is it a long way to walk to it?
the pontoon looks like fun. is it just part of one particular walk or are there many like that among many of the hikes
how long to allow for the park?
Written 5 March 2019
Hi the Kayak hire is very cheap, i cant remember the exact price.
The hike along the bank is quite diffucult at times, i would recommend kayaking down to the pontoon and then walking to the falls.
the suspension bridge is at the start of the river.
The pontoon is fun and easily managed, our grandaughter had great fun crossing back and forth alone.
Written 22 March 2019
Que me recomiendan hacer en mediodia en este parque?
Written 17 March 2018
Hola!
Con mediodía no te da para mucho, aunque el parque no es demasiado grande, te aconsejaría recorrer la carretera que circunvale el lago. Se inicia desde el mismo pueblo y es una agradable carretera, algo más de 5 kms. con bonitas vistas al lago.
Cuando regreses a la carretera principal, existe un mirador en la curva de la carretera, que tiene una panorámica de la playa y del parque, además del cañón por donde transcurre esta carretera.
Buen viaje! ;-)
Written 18 March 2018
Hi,
kannst du mir sagen, was ihr für die Kanus bezahlt habt, und wieviel Zeit man bis zu den Wasserrfällen benötigt. Habe Kinder im Alter von 6 und 9 Jahren dabei. Will deshalb ein bisschen planen.
Danke
Thorsten
Written 4 December 2015
Ho,
.. also mit den Kids ist das gut möglich, die Kanufahrt dauert eine gute Stunde würde ich sagen, danach ist aber noch laufen angesagt zu den Fällen, ca. 20 Min., den Preis weiss ich nicht mehr, aber teuer war es nicht ;-) ...
Jaan
Written 7 December 2015
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