Geocaching is the ideal activity for people who love to travel and discover new places. Yes I know I've said it before and I will say so again many times in the future. On a visit to the Tsitsikamma I went in search of a cache called Elands Delight (GCX2QF) and even though it was … Continue reading Discovering secret spots in the Tsitsikamma
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Canopy Tour
Ziplining is probably one of the most fun and exhilarating yet safe activities that I have participated in. I remember my very first time, sitting on the first step and trying to get my pounding heart to just slow down enough for me to get my breath and push off. The joys of being afraid … Continue reading Canopy Tour
Storms River Mouth panorama
I just noticed this lone picture sitting in a file and realised that it is one from our recent visit to the Tsitsikamma that I forgot to upload. Its a panoramic picture taken from the eastern side of Storms River Mouth shows the three suspension bridges in the background.
Tsitsikamma Segway Tours
They say that once you learn to ride a bike you never forget it. But two wheels in front of each other and two wheels next to each other are two very different things. Not for the worse though. For one its more difficult to learn how to ride a bike than to ride a Segway. … Continue reading Tsitsikamma Segway Tours
Tsitsikamma Segway Tours – Tsitsikamma 5 of 5
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
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
Paddling up the gorge
The Garden Route has many spectacular adventures that just about anybody can participate it. One of these is paddling up the magnificent Storms River gorge, starting at the suspension bridges over the river mouth. Just imagine the sheer cliffs of the gorge stretching up 100 meters on each side while leisurely paddling along. I seriously need … Continue reading Paddling up the gorge
Firefly the Travel Guy 