Description

Where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores, where temperate high forest and fynbos roll down to the sea, where ancient rivers carve their paths to the ocean down steep rocky ravines. This, “the place of much water”, is the Garden Route National Park’s Tsitsikamma.

The heartland of the Park stretches some 5 km to sea, protecting a wonderland of intertidal, reef and deep sea life. Dolphins frolic in the breakers, surfing and playing for the sheer joy of life, and the gentle giant of the ocean, the southern right whale visit here, coming inshore to breed. The African black oystercatcher, a red data species, is one of South Africa’s most threatened bird species and several pairs nest along the Park’s rocky coastline. The beautiful Knysna loeries with their gruff call are common sightings in the forest. The Cape Clawless Otter is a shy and elusive species that hunts crabs along the Park’s coastline. Blue Duiker and bushbuck are seldom seen but can sometimes be glimpsed browsing around campsites.

Tsitsikamma has 2 rest camps, each with their own magic and charm; Storms River Mouth Rest Camp and De Vasselot Rest Camp in Natures Valley. The Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, is situated some 615 km from Cape Town, 195 km from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and 68 km from Plettenberg Bay

Enjoy beautiful seascapes that contrast with the dense indigenous forests, well laid out walks, hikes, suspension bridges, boat trips and all from within the Storms River Mouth Rest Camp.

Choose from 100 camp sites, all situated a few steps from the ocean and all with electricity, communal ablutions and laundry facilities.