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Seasonal Discounts
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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