Tsitsikamma National Park

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The Tsitsikamma National Park [1] is situated in the heart of the famous Garden Route in South Africa. The park offers some fine coastal scenery and sometimes the option of whale-watching.

Beautyful nature in the Tsitsikamma NP.
Beautyful nature in the Tsitsikamma NP.

[edit] Understand

[edit] History

[edit] Landscape

[edit] Flora and fauna

[edit] Climate

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Car

Simply follow the N2 and use the exit to Tsitsikamma near Storms River.

[edit] By Bus

The main bus companies as well as the Baz bus stop at the Total Petroport on the N2 next to the Paul Sauer bridge over the Storms River. This is about 15km away from the Storms River Mouth entrance and 55km from Nature's Valley entrance, but it is generally easy to hitch a lift from there. There is a Tsitsikamma information centre, curio shop, restaurant and fast-food outlet at the Petroport, as well as spectacular views over the Storms River Gorge. Not the worst place to get stuck for a short while when trying to hitch a ride.

[edit] Fees/Permits

[edit] Get around

By foot only. See Do section.

Storms River Bridge.
Storms River Bridge.

[edit][add listing] See

You will get a funny feeling when crossing the bridge.
You will get a funny feeling when crossing the bridge.
  • Nature
  • Storms River Bridge - The forest walkway towards the Storms River hang bridge is currently closed for repairs after fire damage

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Forest Canopy Tour, ☎ +27 (0)42 281-1836 (), [2]. Every 45 minutes from 8AM to 3:45PM. See the indigenous forest from the tree tops, 30m up. R395 per person, this includes a meal and guides.  edit
  • Spirit of Tsitsikamma, ☎ +27 (0)42 281-1607. Eco friendly boat cruise up the Storms River Gorge edit

Go hiking!

  • Otter Trail. 42km, 5 days and 4 nights with good overnight huts. You have to reserve first (do so many month in advance!) and bring your own food, sleeping bags, tents... on the trail. It is not always easy to walk, but can be managed, if you are not sick or overly afraid. edit
  • Dolphin Trail. 20km, 2 days and 3 nights. Fully catered accommodation. edit

There is also a long free-hanging bridge to the east of the camp. It is called Storms River Bridge, because it crosses the Storms River. It can often be seen on photographs, advertising the Tsitsikamma.

[edit][add listing] Buy

A small shop in the park offers some groceries.

The Tsitsikamma Camp.
The Tsitsikamma Camp.

[edit][add listing] Eat

There is a restaurant and bar at both camps.

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

Some of the cabins at Storms River Mouth
Some of the cabins at Storms River Mouth

There are two camps in the park. Be sure to book a accommodation before you arrive, especially during high-season.

  • Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, ☎ +27 (0)44 281-1607 (). Self catering cabins and hotel style oceanettes. Serviced daily. Caravan and camp sites are also available edit

[edit] Stay Safe

[edit] Get out

[edit] Contact

  • Tsitsikamma Info Center - +27 (0)42 280-3561
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