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The Tsitsikamma Forest, stretching east along the coast from Plettenberg Bay, is an area of great natural attraction and has a range of activities to suit all tastes.
Spectacular scenery
Thickly forested hillsides are cleaved by deep canyons that carve through cliffs at the shore, their dark waters merging with frothy ocean swells. Dizzying bridges cross these canyons, some of which are modern road bridges — spectacular pieces of architecture in their own right — some rope suspension bridges atmospherically slung near the water for walkers.
Apart from jumping off these bridges and splashing your way up or down the rivers in a variety of vessels, there are also hiking trails through the woods.
Wildlife sanctuaries
In a small cluster in the west of the forest are three fantastic eco-ventures: an elephant sanctuary, Monkeyland (a huge reserve for primates released from captivity), and the Birds of Eden (an enormous dome housing a swathe of rainforest and all manner of African birds).
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Suggested itineraries featuring Tsitsikamma Forest
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Tsitsikamma Forest, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Tsitsikamma Forest
- Plettenberg Bay 31 miles away
- Knysna 49 miles away
- The Klein Karoo 71 miles away
- Wilderness 76 miles away
- Port Elizabeth 100 miles away
- Oudtshoorn & Surrounds 102 miles away
- The Cango Caves & Swartberg Pass 106 miles away
- Addo Elephant National Park 114 miles away
- Amakhala Game Reserve 130 miles away
- Calitzdorp 131 miles away
- Shamwari Private Game Reserve 133 miles away
- The Eastern Cape Game Areas 144 miles away
- Pumba Private Game Reserve 150 miles away
- Kwandwe Private Game Reserve 166 miles away
- Sanbona Game Reserve 193 miles away
- De Hoop Nature Reserve 194 miles away
- Swellendam 198 miles away
- Montagu 217 miles away
- The Overberg 234 miles away
- East London 242 miles away
- De Kelders 262 miles away
- Hermanus 268 miles away
- The Whale Coast 269 miles away
- Franschhoek 274 miles away
- The Winelands 282 miles away
- Paarl 283 miles away
- Stellenbosch 289 miles away
- The Cederberg Mountains 296 miles away
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Ideas for experiencing Tsitsikamma Forest
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Tsitsikamma Forest, and which use the best local guides.
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Tsitsikamma Forest trip ![The Tsitsikamma Forest, South Africa]()
Tsitsikamma Forest trip
Tsitsikamma Forest trip
At the eastern end of the Garden Route, and easily accessible from any of the Garden Route destinations, is the Tsitsikamma Forest, a dense cloak of deep green that coats the mountains.
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Active Storms River & Tsitsikamma Forest
Active Storms River & Tsitsikamma Forest
Visit Tsitsikamma National Park, where with a guide, you will experience a sea kayak trip on the open ocean to the Storms River mouth and onward, passing under its photogenic suspension bridge. The upper reaches of the river gorge are explored by lilo, which are better able to navigate the shallower waters.
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