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00:00 - Intro
00:50 - The Paul Sauer Bridge a.k.a. Storms River Bridge
02:31 - Tsitsikamma National Park
04:04 - Hiking to the Suspension Bridges
07:50 - People Warned us!!
08:49 - Let's cross the bridges!
13:30 - Cattle Baron at Tsitsikamma National Park (Restaurant)
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Nestled within the scenic embrace of South Africa's Garden Route, Storms River Mouth stands as an enchanting testament to the raw beauty of Creation. This captivating destination is located within the heart of Tsitsikamma National Park, where the untamed forces of the Storms River converge with the expansive expanse of the Indian Ocean. The result is a mesmerizing tableau of contrasting landscapes, where the dynamic interplay of water, rock, and verdant greenery creates a symphony of awe-inspiring vistas.
At the core of Storms River Mouth's allure is the eponymous river's convergence with the ocean. Here, the restless waters of the Storms River flow with a purposeful urgency, winding their way through towering cliffs and rocky terrain before finally meeting the tumultuous embrace of the Indian Ocean. The collision of these opposing forces is a sight to behold, as the waves crash against the stone walls and the river's waters churn with an energy that is both invigorating and humbling.
One of the most iconic features of Storms River Mouth is the awe-inspiring Storms River Suspension Bridge. Elegantly spanning the river's mouth, this engineering marvel offers visitors an unparalleled vantage point from which to witness the confluence of land, water, and sky. Standing on the bridge, one is treated to sweeping panoramic views of the turquoise ocean stretching into the horizon, the dramatic cliffs rising majestically from the water, and the dense coastal vegetation that thrives in this unique ecosystem.
The surrounding landscape is a haven for biodiversity, showcasing the rich tapestry of life that calls Tsitsikamma National Park home. The indigenous flora here is a testament to the adaptability of nature, with ancient yellowwood trees standing alongside delicate fynbos, collectively creating a rich mosaic of color and form. The park is also a sanctuary for a diverse array of wildlife, from the playful dolphins that frolic in the waves to the Cape clawless otters that navigate the river's currents. Seabirds wheel overhead, while the endemic Knysna loerie adds its vibrant plumage to the vibrant tableau.
For those who seek adventure, Storms River Mouth offers a myriad of opportunities to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the region. Kayaking along the river provides an intimate exploration of its hidden coves, intricate sea caves, and the ever-changing interplay of light and shadow. The Otter Trail, a world-renowned hiking path that traverses the coastline, invites intrepid trekkers to journey through an unspoiled wilderness of unparalleled beauty. The journey is punctuated by breathtaking viewpoints, secluded beaches, and encounters with the rich biodiversity that defines the area.
In every whisper of the wind, in every crashing wave, and in every rustling leaf, Storms River Mouth speaks of the timeless power of God's nature. It is a place of reflection, of connection, and of wonder, where visitors can lose themselves in the embrace of the wild and emerge forever changed. Storms River Mouth stands as a testament to the inexorable rhythm of Creation, inviting all who venture here to become a part of its story.
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Adventure Activities in South Africa - Expand your Bucket List
South Africa also is known as the adventure capital of the world is famous for providing one of the most thrilling extreme sports and adventure activities with best safety methods. Here are some amazing adventure activities you can try in South Africa: -
1. Bungy Jumping
Travel off the world's highest Bungy Bridge that is in Tsitsikamma, the Bloukrans Bridge. You will be harnessed at an altitude of about 216 metres, just above the raging Bloukrans River which flows under the bridge.
2. Canoeing
With the vast rivers flowing in the cities, quenches your thirst for adventure with canoeing tour. The garden route of South Africa with Knysna lagoons and Sundays River in Greater Addo are the places where you can paddle your Canoes.
3. Quad Biking
Experience the adventure with Quad Biking in South Africa to pump up the adrenaline rush. There are some scenic valleys or streams and waterfalls around which you can ride your quad bike on the exhilarating trails.
4. Sky diving
Cape Town, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay are the best places to enjoy the thrill of Sky diving. Hurling at a peak of thousand feet above ground this is surely the something that one must not miss.
5. Lions Head Hiking
Lions head offers a unique experience to the hikers where they can ascend towards a relative height and admire the beauty of Cape Town. The Lion’s head is approximately 669 meters and welcomes the beginners to hike up.
6. Ziplining
Tsitsikamma and Cape Town are the two best places in South Africa to enjoy the thrill of Ziplining. You will be zipping through the steel cables from one platform to other, passing through the trees or valleys and mountains.
7. Paragliding
Flying over the coastlines and the forests, the mountains and valleys, you can enjoy the safe and adventurous tandem paragliding in South Africa. The Garden route with Cape Town in South Africa is the most scenic stretch to enjoy paragliding.
8. Shark Cage Diving
Closely observe the dynamic white sharks and swim along with these giant water beast at Gansbaai. The shark cage diving offers the most daring and chilling experience where you will closely encounter the great white shark while you are trapped in a cage.
9. Abseiling
Abseiling in Table Mountain is a lot more than an adventure. Once you are at the top of Table mountain abseil to make you experience more thrilling and discover the spectacular beauty of Cape Town as you descend.
10. Black Water Tubing
Blackwater Tubing on the Storms River is the adventure that will let you explore the wilderness of Tsitsikamma. As you flow along the inflatable river tubes witness the immense beauty of stormy waves.
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Robberg Nature Reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park, SOUTH AFRICA | Best Hikes in South Africa?!
Robberg Nature Reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park, SOUTH AFRICA
Today we are visiting Robberg Nature Reserve and Tsitsikamma National Park to do some hiking! The first hike we do takes us through the Robberg Nature Reserve where we can spot seals, dolphins, turtles, and so much more. The second hike takes us through Tsitsikamma National Park where we walked across a few suspension bridges and did a steep scramble up to an amazing lookout point. If you ever find yourself in the Plettenberg Bay Area these coastal hikes are a do not miss!
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S1 – Ep 198 –Tsitsikamma National Park – A Beautiful Protected Area on the Garden Route!
Our next stop was the Tsitsikamma National Park. Words cannot describe the beauty of this protected area. Waiting in line to enter the park already gave us an idea of how special it was. Then the absolutely gorgeous steep descent which is lined with the bright green forest and the sounds of birds and insects all the way down to the ocean. Driving around at the bottom looking at all the different campsites, amazing wooden cabins and forest huts was fantastic. How lucky we were to spot a buck grazing close to some of the chalets. I think it was a rhebuck. This is a place I would love to come and camp for a few days, it can only be an awesome experience! On our way out, we stopped at the reception building and wow, what a pretty building that is. SANParks really tries their best to make everything work with nature. The beautiful Garden Route is always a great visit! #DustBugs #adventuretravel #southafrica #southafricavlog #tsitsikamma #nationalpark #gardenroute
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Adventure Activities South Africa- Expand your bucket list
South Africa is a melting pot of cultures and a country with beauty beyond comprehension. Locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to adventure activities.
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1. Bungee jump in Bloukrans Bridge
2. Camp under the stars Drakensburg
3. Cliff jumping in Tsitsikamma
4. Mountain biking - craddlemoon
5 . Skiing - (Lesotho )
6. Sky diving Wonderboom
7. Kayaking Cape Town
8. Big swing - Mpumalanga
9. Explore Maluti Mountains
10. Chasing waterfalls in Limpopo
11. Kloofing in the North West
12. Quad biking - Limpopo
13 . Micro lighting -Johannesburg
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Kayak and Lilo adventure in Tsitsikamma, Storms River Mouth is a must do bucket list adventure for young and old. This adventure combines the best of South Africa and includes majestic mountains, lush forest, a beautiful river and ocean teeming with marine life. Have a look at our website for more info:
TSITSIKAMMA | TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK | KNYSNA HEAD | SOUTH AFRICA ROAD TRIP (Dec 2016)
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The fourth day in South Africa ,on our epic road trip. We woke up on Christmas day and had a hearty breakfast at the village lodge and headed towards Tsitsikamma National Park. We spent hours hiking towards the Storms River bridge mouth and loved it completely. Then we headed towards the Knysna for Knysna Head. We enjoyed at Knysna Head, beach and Leisure island before calling it a day. Our AirBnB hosts were great and had a private pool where the boys took a dip in bone chilling water with their drink and enjoyed the sunset from there.
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Adventure Activities in Tsitsikamma National Park South Africa
The tour to Tsitsikamma is all about the revitalizing heavens, magical aura and the lush ambience where some of the most enthralling and entrancing wildlife dwell. Tsitsikamma in South Africa is the land of immense beauty that is one of the seven wonders of Cacadu District of the Eastern Province. Being a major part of Garden Route, Tsitsikamma tour is all about scenic routes, lush beauty and dazzling water bodies.
The Tsitsikamma city of South Africa houses some of the indigenous wildlife, dense forest and ancient vegetation of the region. The entire landscape of the region is almost covered with the species of fynbos, yellowwood, stinkwood, hard pear, and ironwood.
From the gorgeous cliffs to the splendid waterfalls, river gorges, the pristine coastline, tree canopies and more wonderlands, Tsitsikamma city is one of the best destinations of South Africa that owns an awe stunning beauty of nature.
1. Canopy Tour
Tsitsikamma introduced the first canopy tours in southern Africa for an amazing adventure. This is the most thrilling zip-lining canopy where you can discover the wilderness while gliding through the cables from one platform to other.
2. Kayaking
Kayak and Lilo tour in Storm River is something you cannot miss in Tsitsikamma. As you kayak along the stream of the river you will be passing through the deep caves and pools enclosed within the dense wilderness of the forest.
3. Mountain Trail Hiking
Tsitsikamma national park is laced with the nature trails that you can hike to explore the diverse vegetation. You can pick from Dolphin Trail, Otter Trail, Fourcade Trail, Loerie Trail and Waterfall Trail depending on the physical strength.
4. Segway Tour
The trails of Tsitsikamma are best for trying the segway adventure. With your guide get ready to discover the scenic paths that will take you along the Storm river Village, Witteklip Bridge or the pine forest.
5. Bungy Jumping
Experience the highest bungee in the world at Tsitsikamma at the Bloukrans Bridge. The commercial bridge offers bungy jumping from the height of 216 metres, over the raging Bloukrans River.
6. Black Water Tubing
Storm river is a hub for adventure, Black water Tubing is an amazing experience that will encourage you to explore the Tsitsikamma wilderness. While you flow with the current on an inflatable river tube you can discover the pristine wilderness of Tsitsikamma.
7. Quad Biking
The best way to explore the wild trails of Tsitsikamma is with Quad Biking tour where you can pass through the scenic Storm River or Paul Sauer Bridge.
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Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures - Zip-Line TsiTsiKamma - Africa Travel Channel
Situated 8km from the Storms River Bridge on the N2, Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure Park offers spectacular Zipline adventure slides across the Kruis River. The eight slides, of which the longest is 211m, zigzag along cables across the river gorge, as high as 50m above the water in some places. Each section presents its own surprises, adventure, wonders and beautiful views over indigenous Tsitsikamma fauna and flora. Users can control the speed of their descent, allowing them to stop midcable to take in some of the awesome views over the waterfalls. The guides provide interesting commentary about the area as patrons traverse the gorge and waterfalls. Africa Travel Channel 2015.
Things to do Garden Route Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours Zipline South Africa | Outdoor Activities 2021
Located in the fantastic Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest, many of the platforms are built around giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees that are up to 700 years old! Standing within the crown of these giants and looking down at the lush forest floor thirty metres below is an experience of a lifetime. The scenery and birdlife is spectacular and professional guides ensure your safety while keeping you informed about interesting features of the forest ecology. If you are fortunate enough, you will spot a pair of Knysna Loeries or the brilliant red plumage of the elusive Narina Trogon.
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Tsitsikamma National Park | South Africa
Tsitsikamma is one of the most beautiful national parks in South Africa. With dramatic coastal scenery, rivers, lush forest with lots of birdlife and delicate Fynbos. The suspension bridge that hangs over the red-brown waters of the Storms River Mouth spans 77 metres and provides views of pristine African nature.
We had some amazing sunsets and saw dolphins play and surf in the breakers. Our sheltered campspot was right next to the ocean. We spotted Klipdassies and they are quite common in the area.
Check out the view during our 3 hour kayaking adventure up the Storms River mouth! On the last day we did the Waterfall Trail. The path is stretched along the rugged coastline and comprises the first 3km of the world-renowned Otter Trail.
We understand why Tsitsikamma is often called the garden of the garden route.
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Quad Biking Adventure at Tsitsikamma Adventureland - Misty Mountain Reserve
We tried out Misty Mountain Reserve's new quad biking adventure - what a blast! The two hour tour took us splashing and zooming through farmlands and pine plantations to the most incredible viewpoint at the Storms River National Park and marine reserve.
This is the perfect activity for teens and anyone wanting to combine the magnificence of Tsitsikamma with a buzz of adrenaline.
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The Tsitsikamma National Park is a protected area on the Garden Route, Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. It is a coastal reserve well known for its indigenous forests, dramatic coastline, and the Otter Trail. On 6 March 2009 it was amalgamated with the Wilderness National Park and various other areas of land to form the Garden Route National Park.
The park covers an 80 kilometres (50 miles) long stretch of coastline. Nature's Valley is at the western end of the park, and the main accommodation is at Storms River Mouth. Near the park is the Bloukrans Bridge, the world's highest bridge bungee jump at 216 metres (709 ft).
The word Tsitsikamma hails from the Khoekhoe language tse-tsesa, meaning clear, and gami, meaning water, probably referring to the clear water of the Tsitsikamma River. Other meanings are 'place of much water' and 'waters begin'.
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Zipline Tours in the Tsitsikamma, South Africa
On my last visit to South Africa, I spent the day doing the at Storms River Village. It was really a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone travelling the garden route in SA.
Situated 8km from the Storms River Bridge on the N2, Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure Park offers spectacular Zipline adventure slides across the Kruis River. The eight slides, of which the longest is 211m, zigzag along cables across the river gorge, as high as 50m above the water in some places. Each section presents its own surprises, adventure, wonders and beautiful views over indigenous Tsitsikamma fauna and flora. Users can control the speed of their descent, allowing them to stop mid cable to take in some of the awesome views over the waterfalls. The guides provide interesting commentary about the area as patrons traverse the gorge and waterfalls.
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South African Adventures | Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, Tsitsikamma National Park
A camping adventure at Storms River Mouth Rest Camp on the Garden Route!
With some time off from work for Easter weekend, the housemates and I decided to head to Storms River Mouth for a camping trip. The beautiful Tsitsikama National Park did not disappoint us, so I hope this recap doesn't disappoint you!
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Tsitsikamma National Park
The place to be if your are hiking junkie. Immerse yourself into this amazing natural getaway. The nature and one of the must do places int he garden route. The Tsitsikamma National Park, part of the Garden Route National Park in South Africa, is a place where you can experience the outdoors, stunning marine life and an adventure filled vacation. Book your next amazing adventure with Shamal Travels
Accommodation: Rest camps, nearby country lodges and hotels
Activities: Diving, snorkelling, kayaking, hiking, swimming, climbing, abseiling, mountain biking
Highlights: Famous Otters and Dolphin trails, scenery and whale watching
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Storms River is a river in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The river mouth is located in the Tsitsikamma National Park. The 5 day Otter Trail starts at the Storms River mouth
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TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH AFRICA | best place to hike?
Today we go to the stunning Tsitsikamma national park, which is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and this is why you should visit here. When you arrive at Tsitsikamma you are greeted by the very friendly staff of the area and the entrance fee is only sixty two Rand for South African residents and two hundred and forty eight Rand for foreigners.
We went on a fantastic hike to storms river mouth, were you get to go on three suspension bridges, which are 7 meters high and hanging over the Indian ocean. Storms river mouth, is were the river becomes friends with the ocean and is truly an amazing place.
The Tsitsikamma mountain range, is stunning and runs along the coast, which offers plenty of beautiful scenery and plenty of hiking trails, from beginners, to advanced. The travel to Tsitsiikamma national park is breathtaking and another reason why you should visit here. In our next episode , we will show you more reasons why you should visit here, along with our lovely accommodation in storms river and more Tsitsikamma adventures.
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