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Tsitsikamma National Park

Activities

Most of these activities are safe enough to undertake unguided. For a small fee, groups of more than ten people can book a guide to accompany them and discover more about the history and ecology of the area.

All activities are dependent on favourable weather conditions.

For more information or directions, visit the Information desk, Enviro Centre or Reception at the Storms River Mouth Rest Camp.

Recreational activities and adventures (Otter Trail Start; Abseiling; Scuba-diving; Hiking Tsitsikamma coast; Snorkelling; Boat rides up the Storms River; Canoeing – Natures Valley Comp, Hiking www.footprint.co.za.

The park has a joint initiative it runs with private parties from on the park’s periphery. The result is a semi-luxury hiking trail known as the Dolphin Trail.

Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail: Two - six day hiking trail (with optional equipment porterage): journey through forest, fynbos and many rivers in the spectacular Tsitsikamma mountains.

Storms River Mouth Restcamp

• "Spirit of Tsitsikamma" boat rides
• The Otter Trail, 42 km long, 5 days and 4 nights - Tariff: (www.footprint.co.za); Check Availability.
• Several nature trails (1-3 hours)
• Dolphin Trail – a joint initiative with private parties adjacent the park Tariff
• Marine and River Activities (boat trips, snorkelling and SCUBA diving)
  • Bathing at a small beach, and swimming pool (for resident guests only)
  • All angling in the Tsitsikamma National Park is prohibited
  • Guided outings (Eco-guides from local communities)
  • Holiday programme during school holidays
  • Activities for School Groups.

Nature's Valley Restcamp

• A network of 6 nature trails (2-6 hours - Bird watching)
• Board sailing, rowing, sailing and canoeing on the river
• No powerboats
• Bathing at Nature’s Valley beach (2 km from restcamp)

Tsitsikamma region – activities

There are many activities in the area of the park, for which staying in the park is an excellent base. The following are some that SANParks recommends.

• Abseiling & climbing
• Hiking (www.footprint.co.za)
• Mountain biking
• Tractor-trailer rides
• Tree top tours
• Kloofing
• Bungee Jumping – worlds highest

Contact Storms River Adventures for details and tariffs.

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary - Contact Monkeyland for details and tariffs

Facilities

• Shop where souvenirs and basic commodities may be purchased, a la carte restaurant, also serving light refreshments, laundromat and ironing room (flat-irons not supplied) and information desk at Storms River Mouth Restcamp.
• Tigers Eye operates Tsitsikamma Restaurant. For information on the menu and tariffs contact the Manger – 042 281 1190.
• Fuel is available at Storms River Bridge (±25 km from Storms River Rest Camp in Tsitsikamma) and at Nature's Valley (adjacent Nature's Valley Restcamp).

Conferences

• Full conference equipment and catering service at Storms River Mouth Restcamp.
• Reservations: Tel +27 12 426-5025 • Fax +27 12 343-2005/6.

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