Overview
#Tsitsikamma The Tsitsikamma National Park is a section of the broader Garden Route National Park, a coastal Nature Reserve that stretches eastwards for 80 km from Natures Valley. It is known for its indigenous forests, mountains and rugged coastline.
The name Tsitsikamma is derived from the indigenous khoi language. "Tse-tsetsa" means “clear” and "gami" means “water”, probably named after the Tsitsikamma River.
The Tsitsikamma National Park offers the tourist a huge variety of experiences. Apart from the sheer beauty of the forests, the mountains and the coast, there are a variety of attractions to visit. The Tsitsikamma includes a number of rivers that run in deep gorges and are spanned by impressive bridges. The most famous is the Bloukrans River Bridge that houses the highest bungy jump site in the world.
A visit to the Big Tree is recommended. A lovely forest walk takes you to this magnificent Yellow wood tree that is estimated to be more than 800 years old.
The main camp of the Tsitsikamma National Park is at Storms River Mouth. Apart from a choice of accommodation options, the beauty of this rugged coast can be enjoyed from the open deck of the restaurant, or on one of the many walking trails.
Tours that visit Tsitsikamma
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13 Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you learn more about Johannesburg, stay at two private game reserves and experience open vehicle game drives, do game viewing in five different regions, interact with ostriches and elephants, engage in whale and dolphin watching on an ocean safari and travel to beautiful Cape Town and Cape Point. An excellent tour for first time visitors to South Africa.
from R31,145
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16 Day HIghlights of South Africa Northbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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16Day Highlights of South Africa Southbound
On this tour you journey through the most popular areas of South Africa, following the most-travelled, tried and tested route for first time visitors to the country. The tour provides a mix of cities, countryside, historical sites, scenic drives, nature, wildlife, culture and people.
from R20,910
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3 Days Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Tour
Experience beautiful scenery with constantly changing views of mountains, valleys and gorges as you travel along the popular Route 62 and the lush Garden Route.
from R6,845
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3 Days Port Elizabeth to Cape Town
Experience constantly changing scenic views of mountain passes, valleys, coastal towns and small villages as you travel along the lush Garden Route and the popular Route 62 .
from R6,845
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Garden Route and Route 62
On this scheduled tour you travel from Port Elizabeth through the Tsitsikamma Forest, and visit Storm's River Mouth. You travel along the Garden Route, enjoy a sunset oyster cruise and an ocean safari. You visit an ostrich farm in the Klein Karoo, interact with elephants, do a tour of the Cango Caves and travel along the scenic Route 62 to Cape Town.
from R9,980
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4 Days Route 62 and Garden Route
This 4 day tour takes you through the dramatically changing scenery of the popular Route 62 and the Garden Route. You will experience ostriches up close, spend time with elephants, tour the Cango Caves, do a sunset cruise on the Knysna Lagoon, do an ocean safari on the Plettenberg Bay in search of dolphins, seals and whales, visit the Tsitsikamma Forest and Storm's River Mouth.
from R9,980
Things to see
Region
Garden Route
##Garden Route The Garden Route is a tourism paradise combining excellent infrastructure with scenic natural attractions. It comprises the narrow coastal belt on South Africa's south coast, stretching from the Tsitsikamma Forest in the east ±200 km to Mossel Bay in the west. It is named after the region's lush vegetation and mountainous scenery.
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Game or nature reserve
Storm’s River Mouth
##Storm’s River Mouth Storms River Mouth is the main camp within the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park. This section comprises a coastal stretch of roughly 5 Km wide. It includes the Tsitsikamma rain forest that drops down to the rugged coastline with a marine conservation region of approximately 80 km.
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Attraction
The Big Tree (Tsitsikamma)
##The Big Tree (Tsitsikamma) The Big Tree in the Tstsikamma Forest can be reached from the N2 where it passes through the Tsitsikamma forest, near the Paul Sauer Bridge. It is clearly signposted with parking space. A 10 minute walk through the forest will bring you to this magnificent specimen.
1 tour visit here
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