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The Tsitsikamma National Park forms par t of the
greater Garden Route National Park. The area
is covered by large areas of forest as well as
commercial plantations and fynbos. There are
also many rivers in the area that have carved
deep gorges into the mountains as they wind
their way from the plateau to the sea. With a
pleasant climate all-year round, this is the perfect
place to get your adventure on.
Why not leap off the world’s highest commercial
bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge? Or take an
idyllic kayak up the Storms River? How about a
bird’s-eye view of the forest with a canopy tour?
Or a breathtaking hike along the Otter Trail or
Dolphin Trail? Why not do it all?
If you love nature, the coast and all that goes
with it, then you’ll love Tsitsikamma. With an
abundance of bird and marine life (not to mention
the cheeky Cape otter), you can really get in
touch with nature.
The Tsitsikamma region of the Western Cape
stretches from the Bloukrans River in the
west to Eerste Rivier in the east, and from the
Tsitsikamma Mountains in the nor th to the Indian
Ocean in the south.
It’s also the largest marine reserve in South
Africa and is home to an ancient indigenous
rain forest with 116 types of massive trees,
including the giant Outeniqua yellowwood tree.
There is a great walk that leads to a very special
yellowwood called “The Big Tree”. This wooden
giant is estimated to be over 800 years old,
stands 36.6m high and has a circumference of
almost nine metres, it’s not called “The Big Tree”
for nothing.
With activities, shops, accommodation and tour
operators all readily available, there’s no excuse
not to have a go at one of the many, exhilarating
and breathtaking adventures on offer.
Source: Source:
https://www.southafrica.net/za/en/travel/article/road-trip-itinerary-to-northern-cape
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sitsikamma
If you’re looking for the
complete coastal forest
experience, Tsitsikamma,
in the Eastern Cape has
to be on the top of your
list. Walk through the
ancient forest, chill on the
beaches, kayak up rivers
and hike some of the most
famous trails South Africa
has to offer.
An adventure you
’’’’
,
ll never forget