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Tsitsikamma and its surrounds are a natural wonderland
- wide diversity of birds, trees, flowers, animals and marine life in protected areas
- over 250 bird species
- over 80 different tree species- Tsitsikamma National Park
- 65 000 ha
- first proclaimed coastal national park in Africa
- forest and marine reserve stretching +/- 5.5 km out to sea
- bounded by 80km of spectacular rocky coastline
- awesome seascapes and scenery
- the Storms River cuts a deep gorge as it flows out to sea through the Park
- boardwalk in the forest passes the old timber shipping site to the suspension bridge
across the Storms River
- rich in birdlife, fauna, flora and marine life
- look out for the Knysna Loerie and the shy blue duiker
- indigenous forest and fynbos
- abundant marine life found in the tidal pools
- look out for the shy Cape Otter
- whales and dolphins may be sighted sighted offshore
- home to the Otter Trail which is one of South Africa's best hiking trails, if not the
best
- Otter Trail
- 42km long
- 5 days east to west from the Storms River rest camp at Storms River Mouth to
Nature's Valley
- unbeatable scenery
- for fit hikers
- maximum group of 12
- need to book very early
- Tsitsikamma Forest
Hiking Trail
- 5 days
- for the adventurous through fynbos and forests
- De Vasselot Nature
Reserve
- incorporated into the National Park and surrounding Nature's Valley
- nature trails include Kalanderkloof, Groot River, Salt River, Salt River Mouth, the
Crags, Forest Hall and Grootkloof
- Formosa Nature
Reserve
- 50000ha
- found between Kareedouw and Misgund
- includes the Tsitsikamma mountain range and Peak Formosa (1675m)
- beautifully wild
- wet fynbos and mountain forest
- plenty of birdlife
- no formal hikes
- Loerie Trail
- Mouth Trail
- Blue duiker Trail
- Waterfall Trail |
