Giant Kingfisher Trail-Wilderness

A gorgeous hike of about 8km to a waterfall through a thick forest while loeries tease you with their monkey-like call.

When you arrive in Wilderness via the N2 from George, take the first exit into the village itself. Take the first right into George road and then right again into Waterside Road. Drive for about 3km and after crossing the bridge you will see the entrance to Ebb and Flow.

There are actually 3 hikes in this area, and the Giant King Fisher Trail is an extension of the Halfcollard Kingfisher hike.

Map of trails in park

This bird hike ahead of us



Pont to cross the river

The trail starts on the left bank, and you cross to the right bank via a hand-drawn pont. If you stay on the left, you get an area called stepping stones where you can also join the trail. Another option is to rent canoes at the hotel and row up the river until you reach the stepping stones and then hike the rest of the way to the waterfall.

Plants found on the hike

The hike is mostly on a raised wooden boardwalk with a large number of steps. It can get quite slippery when wet.

Well maintained boardwalk.



 We met a couple of workers that were removing an invasive onion-like plant. They are placed bulb and all in black bags and then refrigerated until they die. An echo-friendly way, no fires than can get out of control or cause pollution.

  

All sorts of
Fungi

 The waterfall is spectacular and the ideal place for a long break and a swim or dive for the brave.

Jump!

Lizard at the waterfall

There are several beautiful picnic spots on the hike, the forest covers you with a leaf umbrella and we stayed dry despite a light drizzle.

Well-marked hike

One of the picnic spots

Stepping stones