One of the newest attractions in the Tsitsikamma is the Segway Tours that starts in Storms River Village. After a short introduction and a training run on the lawn, the tour heads out through the village before entering the edge of the forest and the adjoining pine plantation. Family Firefly absolutely loved the experience and … Continue reading Tsitsikamma Segway Tours – Tsitsikamma 5 of 5
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Tsitsikamma National Park – Tsitsikamma 4 of 5
In my book the Tsitsikamma National Park is one of the most beautiful places in South Africa. Indigenous forest, deep gorges and sheer vertical cliffs reaching down to black rocks being battered by the Indian Ocean. A shoreline enviable by many other places. The Tsitsikamma National Park was proclaimed in 1964 and became the first marine protection area … Continue reading Tsitsikamma National Park – Tsitsikamma 4 of 5
Treetops Canopy Tour – Tsitsikamma 3 of 5
The Treetops Canopy Tour in the forest at Storms River Village was the first forest zipline experience of its kind in South Africa and over the years has developed into an activity that one just cannot miss when in the area. The Treetops Canopy Tour consists of 10 "fufi" slides through the indigenous forest. Some of … Continue reading Treetops Canopy Tour – Tsitsikamma 3 of 5
Hiking in the forest – Tsitsikamma 2 of 5
There are numerous short and medium length hikes through the indigenous forests of the Tsitsikamma. The Plaatbos Nature Reserve next to Storms River Village has some great trails which will take one deep into the forest, over various streams and along the old Storms River pass. The Kidz love the walks with Chaos Boy and Drama … Continue reading Hiking in the forest – Tsitsikamma 2 of 5
Tsitsikamma Village Inn – Tsitsikamma 1 of 5
The Tsitsikamma is located on the Garden Route about 160 kilometers west of Port Elizabeth. It's ideal for a weekend breakaway from the city just to go and unwind and as most people are on holiday at the moment I thought it suitable to do a short Tsitsikamma series for this who follow the blog and … Continue reading Tsitsikamma Village Inn – Tsitsikamma 1 of 5
Citrus fruit
Port Elizabeth has two of South Africa's premier export citrus growing areas both within a hour's drive from the city. The Sundays River Valley to the north around the towns of Addo and Kirkwood and the Gamtoos Valley to the west. Over the weekend we visited the Citrus Festival in the town of Patensie in … Continue reading Citrus fruit
Fresh fruit and veg
On Saturday morning I loaded the family into the car and headed out to the Gamtoos Valley west of Port Elizabeth for the annual Patensie Citrus Festival. There were a couple of reasons for our little outing the first and foremost being the fact that I loaded a boot full of fresh fruit and vegetables for … Continue reading Fresh fruit and veg
Bushmans River view
A week or so ago I did a post of a couple of guests at Amakhala Game Reserve enjoying the view of the Bushmans River Valley during their game drive. I thought I would post a picture showing the actual view they were enjoying.
Old Road signs
I don't know why but for some reason this road sign is my favorite road sign in the world. It stands just north of the Zuurberg Pass on the old road inland. From this point you can head north towards Somerset East on the R335, west towards Jansenville on the R400 or east to get to … Continue reading Old Road signs
The old road north
In years gone by (and now I'm not just talking about a few moons ago, but more like a 100 years ago) the main road from Port Elizabeth heading north (today called the R335) crossed over the mountains via the old Zuurberg Pass before heading further north through Somerset East and Cradock. This picture was taken of the … Continue reading The old road north
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