Brown Hooded Kingfisher Trail

SANPARKS Trail – Paid permit / entrance required

This linear route totals 5km (2.5km each way), initially follows the Duiwe River through the forest. There is an optional climb to a viewpoint. The stream is crossed via a wooden bridge and stepping stones.

The trail ends at the pool and waterfall where you must be aware of slippery rocks. Follow the path back the way you came.

This trail is also popular for bird watching.

The trail lends itself to picnickers, at various points sheer-faced cliffs can be viewed or in the shade of the forest trees whilst you enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Permits / Costs: Conservation fee payable at Ebb & Flow rest camp. Free for Wild Card members.

No dogs allowed.

SanParks contact information: Tel +27 (0) 44 877 1197

Start Coordinates: (DD)	-33.9834011, 22.6508920
Start/Finish	Bo-langvlei Road, Wilderness
Distance	5 km (linear route totals 5km – 2.5km each way)
Elevation Gain	± 139 m
Perceived Exertion	Light
Trail System	Wilderness
Surface	Hiking trail Jeep track
Route Markers	Yes
GPX Map	Download GPX file for self-navigation on your GPS device or smart phone.

ESTIMATED TIME

Hiking

± 3 h – 4 h

FACILITIES AT THE START

Parking

LAND OWNERS & MANAGERS

SanParks

Links & More Info

SANPARKS Ebb & Flow Rest camp.

GPS Waypoints: 33°59’25.32″ S 22°36’30.05″E

Day Hiking Permits *

You do not have to prebook/prepay for day hike permits.
If and when you do need to pay for permits, please note that the Garden Route National Park is cashless. Permits must be paid for by card.
At Ebb & Flow the Half-collared Kingfisher trailhead/start is from the public road, with a hut just inside the entrance where one would buy the permit.
Where trails appear to start/end within a rest camp, one would pay for entrance to the park at the entrance gate.
It is only the overnight trails that must be booked via the reservations system.

* This information was correct at the time of writing.