Moontide Riverside Lodge - Wilderness

4-star lodge on the Touw River awarded Luxury Lodge of the Year

Rooms & Suites

Moontide Riverside Lodge offers uniquely decorated rooms with private entrances leading into gardens with 400-year-old milkwood trees. The Treetops room provides a private deck overlooking the lagoon and an outdoor shower. The Boat House sits directly on the river with its own platform and wood burner, while the Moonriver family apartment includes a mezzanine twin platform for children.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served each morning on the terrace overlooking the lagoon, with options like homemade bread and cooked choices such as aubergine & rosti. Guests can also order a bottle of sparkling wine for mimosas on special occasions. The lodge focuses on fresh, made-to-order breakfasts with a view of the river and birdlife.

Activities & Experiences

Moontide provides free canoes for guests to paddle up the river to the Kingfisher Waterfall hike. The lodge offers a self-guided safari experience for bird watchers and a unique Moonlight Meander to witness nocturnal life. Guests can also swim in the river, use the shared sun loungers, and explore the Touw River estuary.

Location & Surroundings

This 4-star lodge is situated on the tidal Touw River within the Garden Route National Park, a four-minute walk from Wilderness Beach. Wilderness National Park, the Halfcollard Kingfisher trail, and Oudtshoorn are all nearby. Knysna and surrounding coastal attractions are a short drive away, making the lodge a base for exploring the Garden Route.

Pet-Friendly & Family

Moontide Riverside Lodge offers pet-friendly accommodations with special courtyard options for guests traveling with dogs. Family rooms are available, and the property provides board games and puzzles for children. Two resident Siamese cats often entertain younger guests, and the free canoes are popular with families.

• Awards: Luxury Lodge of the Year at the LTG Awards
• Activities: Free canoeing, Moonlight Meander, self-guided bird safari
• Location: On the Touw River, 4-min walk to Wilderness Beach
• Rooms: Treetops, Boat House, Moonriver family apartment
• Dining: Terrace breakfast with homemade bread and cooked options
• Pet-Friendly: Special courtyard options for pets