Storms River

Get ready for an exhilarating eco-adventure in the heart of the Tsitsikamma rainforest! Glide through the treetops on ziplines, with most platforms nestled in towering Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. Marvel at the spectacular scenery and vibrant birdlife as professional guides share fascinating insights into the forest's hidden ecology. Inspired by daring biologists in Costa Rica, this once research-only canopy tour has become a thrilling eco-tourism experience, letting you explore a world once unreachable. After a safety briefing and gearing up, you’ll be whisked into the forest for an unforgettable journey, soaring from tree to tree. Suspended high above the forest floor, you’ll be immersed in the magic of the rainforest, leaving any fear of heights behind as you embrace this breathtaking adventure!

Embark on a one- or two-hour fully-guided tour from Stormsriver onboard a two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered, personal Segway. Bring the whole family along for a totally easy, safe, and fun adventure. Begin with a training session and then explore the local forest and village. On the one-hour tour, glide through the adventure-filled village and onto a forest road leading deep into the pristine Tsitsikamma indigenous forest. Note that the 6:00 AM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM tours remain in the village due to restricted after-hour access in the forest. The two-hour Segway experience also takes you through Stromsriver Village and into the cool pine forests. Enter the ancient indigenous Tsitsikamma Forest on the way to the famous and majestic Tsitsikamma Big Tree. Head then back to the village. Introductory training is provided before embarking on the tour.

Start your trip with a 20-minute scenic forest drive from Storms River Village to the drop off point in the Goesa Nature Reserve. Receive your tube and get fully kitted out with specialized equipment. Then, be guided by a local expert guide taking a steep 800m walk down the side of the gorge gets you to river's edge. Then, for the next 4-5 hours negotiate your way down this phenomenal river by means of flatwater paddling, bouldering, optional tube, and cliff jumps. Experience lots of laughs and spectacularly unique scenery along the way. At the half-way point, stop for a recharge with a chocolate bar and a tube balancing session. Then, follow the cascade down double dumper which brings you to your last few pools before the canyon majestically opens out at the Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridges in the famous Tsitsikamma National Park. Exit the river at the concrete jetty bringing you to the suspension bridge boardwalk. Enjoy a 20-minute walk back to the parking area where the shuttle bus awaits you. Drive for 20 minutes back through the National Park to Storms River Village for a well-earned hot shower.

The fun and rejuvenating Green Route is a easy option for everyone to explore and soak in the pristine scenes of the Tsitsikamma forests. Be taken on a truly unique adventure where the Storms River is at its widest. Whilst there you can choose to tube, walk, or SUP through the stunning Tsitsikamma landscape. This exquisite excursion on fresh drinkable water takes roughly 3 hours, and presents the perfect opportunity to try your hand at exhilarating activities such as river tubing and paddle-boarding. Engage in the environment as you get to know the demographics, history, and culture of the Tsitsikamma. You may even learn a traditional African song as you explore the remote, unique, and exquisite Tsitsikamma scenery.

Wander through the ancient Tsitsikamma forest as you travel back in time to when the forest was home to hunter gatherers and learn more about their daily existence beneath the canopy. As you hike beneath the treetops, discover how the forest lives and breathes to the sounds of birds like the Knysna Loerie and Green Hoophoes—you will be amazed. Hike the Tsitsikamma's indigenous forest and discover the secrets of the spectacular forest: choose your own adventure with a variety of routes to choose from. As you enter the forest you will encounter Hard Pear trees, Giant Yellow Woods and other interesting forest flora for an experience you'll never forget. The routes start at the Stormsriver Adventure Centre. The hikes are relatively easy and an average of 3 km/h can indicate the time needed to complete the various routes.

Your Tsitsikamma adventure starts with a visit to the Big Tree, a yellowwood giant just 10 minutes' walk from the main road in the spectacularly beautiful indigenous forest. The tree is ±800 years old, 36.6 metres high with a circumference of almost 9 metres. The Tsitsikamma area is known for its adrenalin activities and your next adventure is a canopy tour or zip line tour. Travel from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended 30 metres above the forest floor between giant yellowwood trees or over waterfalls! (Optional Extra) At the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve we'll take you on a boat trip on Storms River into the breathtakingly beautiful gorge gorge (dependent on sea conditions, for your own account). Enjoy a walk through the forest to the suspension bridge, followed by lunch at the Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve. Your next stop is at Bloukrans, the world's highest commercial bungee jump at a whopping 216 m high! A proud record for South Africa and particularly Tsitsikamma, would you like to face your greatest fear? (Cost of the jump for own account.) After Bloukrans we depart on a scenic drive that descends the Groot River Pass to Nature’s Valley. We end the tour on a high note with a visit to one of the area's wine estates, Bramon Wine Estate - producers of the country's first and only Sauvignon Blanc Méthode Cap Classique. Optional extra to your tour at R880pp: KAYAK & LILO UP THE STORMS RIVER GORGE IN THE TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK. This two-and-a-half-hour Kayak & Lilo Adventure up the Storms River Gorge in the Tsitsikamma National Park is our most popular activity for good reasons.You'll get to explore deeper into the hidden world of the Storms River Gorge than most people ever do and experience the long, bottomless pools, deep caves and ancient indigenous forests with nothing but the quiet noises of nature around you. (Rental of wetsuit and shoes for own account)

DAY 1 Your route takes you through Route 62, traveling inland over the Overberg Region of the Western Cape. You will also visit Ronnie’s Sex Shop! Afterwards, you will continue to Oudtshoorn, South Africa’s Ostrich Capital. This town hosts the well-known Cango Caves National Monument. You will stay overnight in Oudtshoorn. (Dinner) DAY 2 After an early morning breakfast, you will visit the local ostrich farm! You will head to Knysna for lunch and to explore the Knysna heads. Visiting Knysna Elephant Park is also an optional extra, where you have the opportunity to touch, feed and walk with earth’s largest land mammals! An ocean safari is yet another optional extra, where you can spot dolphins and whales from a boat in Plettenberg Bay! We will make a quick stop en route at Bloukrans Bungee, which is the highest bungee in the world at 216 meters! You will stay overnight in Storms River Village. (Breakfast; Dinner) DAY 3 Today, you head through to Tsitsikamma National Park for a hike to the famous Storms River mouth. Walk on the Hanging Bridge, where you can take a dip in the Indian Ocean! From here, you head to the Garden Route Game Lodge, where you can enjoy a Big 5 sunset game drive, fantastic 3 Course dinner . You will also stay overnight in their award-winning chalets or Lodge room. (Breakfast; Dinner) DAY 4 Today, you will go on an early morning game drive to see some animals you perhaps didn’t see in the evening. This will be followed by a scrumptious breakfast! After breakfast, you will make your way to Hermanus, which is famous for being the best land-based whale watching site (in season) in South Africa and is a beautiful little town with wonderful cliff-side walks. Making our way back towards Cape Town, your last stop is at Stony Point, where you will visit the local penguin colony before making your way back with spectacular views over False Bay. (Breakfast)

Get back to nature on a 5-day tour of the beautiful Garden Route and look for wildlife in nature reserves including Tsitsikamma National Park and Addo Elephant Park. Day 1 Depart Cape Town and head towards Oudtshoorn in the semi-desert of Little Karoo with a stop at Ronnie’s sex shop for a refreshing drink! Explore the magnificent Cango Caves and visit an ostrich farm! Spend the night in Oudtshoorn and enjoy a delicious Local dish for dinner. Day 2 Cross the mountain range to reach the coast and famous Garden Route. Get panoramic views from the Map of Africa lookout before visiting the charming town of Knysna. Continue through Plettenberg Bay to spend the night at Storms River village. Day 3: Get back to nature in Tsitsikamma National Park. Walk the coastal route to the hanging bridge over Storms River Mouth. Continue to Addo Elephant National Park to spot huge elephant herds, antelope species and more. Alternatively, go straight to the surfing capital of South Africa at Jeffrey’s Bay, where you will spend the night. Day 4 Head back towards the Garden Route to brave the world's highest bungee at Bloukrans. Enjoy a night in luxury accommodation at the Garden Route Game Lodge . Go for a late afternoon safari drive to look for rhinos, lions, buffalo, cheetahs, and antelopes. Day 5 Take an early morning safari drive to look for animals when they are most active. After check-out 10:30 am, depart for Hermanus, where Southern Right whales have returned after almost 50 years of being near extinct. Arrive in Cape Town in the late afternoon ( Between 17:00 and 18:30) via the stunning False Bay coastline.  

Day 1: Port Elizabeth to Jeffrey's Bay Morning: Depart from Port Elizabeth and head towards Jeffrey's Bay. This world-renowned surfing destination offers beautiful beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. You could have some time to walk along the beach, and view the surfers or choosing between optional surfing or beach horseback riding (extra cost). Afternoon: Continue along the scenic Garden Route towards Tsitsikamma National Park. Explore Tsitsikamma National Park. Activities could include: Hiking along the Storms River Mouth suspension bridge. Kayaking and liloing up the Storms River gorge. Enjoying the breathtaking coastal scenery. At extra cost Overnight at Tsitsikama Backpacker package or (3 star Comfort package) or Storms River Forest Lodge or similar (Luxury package). Day 2: Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant National Park Enjoy a final Tsitsikamma morning, this could be used for more hiking, optional highest Bungy jump bridge in the world, optional Waterfall Zipline over waterfalls or enjoying the local area. (all at an extra cost) Afternoon: Travel from Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant National Park. An evening game drive at Addo Wildlife Private reserve. End with a buffet-style dinner meal will be served over open fires at the Private Bush-River Boma or Tangelo Restaurant. On this sun-set safari keep an eye out for giraffes, plain zebras, and many antelope species such as kudu, eland, impala, and sable. Spend the night at luxurious Addo Wildlife accommodation or budget accommodation or similar Day 3: Addo Elephant National Park & Return to Port Elizabeth Enjoy an early morning game drive in Schotia Safari Private Reserve/ Addo Elephant National Park, when wildlife activity is often at its peak. Addo is famous for its large elephant population, but also offers sightings of lions, buffalo, zebras, and various antelope Late Afternoon: Return to Port Elizabeth.