
Touws 9km Circuit Hike & Row
About this race
🌿 Touws 9km Circuit Hike & Row Adventure 🚣♀️
Join us for a refreshing outdoor experience combining a scenic hike and a relaxing river paddle in the heart of Wilderness!
📍 Start Location: Fairy Knowe Hotel
⏰ Start Time: 08:00 AM
🥾 The Hike
We kick off with a 9km circular hike featuring approximately 70m elevation gain, taking around 2,5-3 hours to complete.
Expect a beautiful, well-maintained trail winding through lush forest and along the river.
🌊 Along the way, we’ll pass Wilderness Beach — a fantastic spot for dolphin and whale sightings if we’re lucky!
🚣 The Row (11:00 – 12:00)
After the hike, we slow things down with a peaceful canoe experience on the Touw River, exploring calm waterways toward the river mouth.
Canoes are equipped with large splash-proof buckets, perfect for keeping your valuables safe — ideal for cameras, snacks, and daypacks.
💰 Cost: R450 per person
Includes:
✔️ SANParks conservation fees
✔️ Canoe rental
✔️ Guided experience
🍽️ Post-Adventure Lunch
We’ll wrap up the morning with a relaxed lunch together at Fairy Knowe Hotel — a perfect way to refuel and connect after the adventure.
✨ What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Water & snacks
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Light jacket
Change of clothes (optional for after paddling)
📲 Enquiries:
Contact Mariàn on 063 697 7726
⛑️ Please take note of the compulsory Emergency Kit required for all hikes by Venture Butik. (We have a Compact Kit available for all your future hiking excursions - DM me to order).
Required items:
Suitable lightweight hydration pack or backpack
1–2 litres of water (depending on the distance)
Sunscreen
Hat
Shoes for Hiking/Beach/Barefoot
Trail snacks / hiking food
Lightweight windproof jacket or fleece
Beanie and gloves (depending on the weather)
A waterproof jacket is also recommended
Tip: It’s always best to dress in layers.
✨ Optional items:
Fingerless gloves
Hiking poles
Buffs
Coffee
📱 Communication will take place on the following WhatsApp group:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Enyyde93qLzIGev2NjXHp5
For bookings or any other information, please contact Mariàn on 063 697 7726.
Source: Entry Ninja
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- Touws 9km Circuit Hike & RowFromR450
Touws 9km Circuit Hike & Row
FromR450




