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 Wilderness And Tsitsikamma National Parks are running 40% off winter specials from 14 July - 25 September 2008 on accommodation and camping.

Tsitsikamma National Park

Vital Information

Climate

A temperate coastal climate with an annual rainfall of 1 200 mm. The wettest months are May and October, and the driest are June and July.

Day visitors

Day visitors are welcome subject to the payment of a nominal daily conservation fee.

Firearms

No firearms are allowed.

Office hours

07:30 – 18:00

Entrance Gates

Visitors should remain in their vehicles and are serviced through their vehicle window.

Official hours

  • Gate opening and closing times: 07:00 – 19:00
  • Security service 19:00 – 07:00
  • Visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 18:00 may collect their keys to their accommodation at the entrance gate.
  • Check-in - 12:00
  • Check-out - 9:00

Tips & Hints:

  • Nearest garage or vehicle repairs at Witelsbos – 30 km from Storms River Mouth Restcamp.
  • Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery) - South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations are only allowed to accept legitimate petrol / fuel / garage cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase. Unfortunately no credit cards will be accepted as payment for fuel at any fuel stations.
  • Medical/hospital and pharmaceutical facilities at Kareedouw – 55 km from Storms River Mouth Restcamp.
  • Post Office and police services at Storms River village – 13 km from Storms River Mouth Restcamp (a post box is available at the restcamp).
  • This is a multi-dimensional marine/forest national park. Remember to bring the following: bathing suit, hat, binoculars, sun block, walking shoes, bird and mammal reference books, snorkelling equipment.
  • Vehicle fuel is available in all parks (or is available on the park periphery) - South African legislation stipulates that fuel stations are only allowed to accept legitimate petrol / fuel / garage cards or cash as a form of payment for any fuel purchase. Unfortunately no credit cards will be accepted as payment for fuel at any fuel stations.
  • Scuba divers must present valid certificate and supply own equipment. SCUBA refill facilities are available at Storms River rest camp.
  • The swimming pool at Storms River Mouth Restcamp is reserved for resident guests only.
  • Roller blades and skateboards are prohibited.
  • Pets are not allowed in a national park.
  • No bait, shells, driftwood or any other organism, living or dead, may be removed from the Tsitsikamma National Park.
  • Powerboats are not permitted on the river at Nature’s Valley.
  • Nearest garage or vehicle repairs at Witelsbos – 30 km from Storms River Mouth Restcamp.
  • Medical/hospital and pharmaceutical facilities at Kareedouw – 55 km from Storms River Mouth Restcamp.
  • Post Office and police services at Storms River village – 13 km from Storms River Mouth Restcamp (a post box is available at the restcamp).

Contact Information

For enquiries, please e-mail Tsitsikamma National Park or phone us on the following numbers:

Tel +27 42 281 1607
Fax +27 42 281 1843



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