Tsitsikamma Falls Zipline

Have you ever wanted to fly through the air like Superman with the wind through you hair skimming the top of the trees? Fly so low over a roaring waterfall that the spray blows in your face? Well, if this was a Vodacom advert I would say, "We've been having it!"A group of us went … Continue reading Tsitsikamma Falls Zipline →

Kruis River

I spent two days in the Tsitsikamma on a team building trip over the weekend where we stayed at the Tsitsikamma Lodge which is right next door to the Kruis River. What was apparently a gentle meandering stream the day before turned into a raging torrent of water overnight after a big rain storm.After the afternoon's activities I used … Continue reading Kruis River →

Tsitsikamma Sunset

Sunset along the Tsitsikamma coast near EersterivierVisit Skywatch for more pictures featuring the sky

Tsitsikamma coastline – 500th post

Late afternoon scene on the Tsitsikamma coast..Today is the 500th post on this blog. When I started the blog it was intended to just be a place to show off my photos and the place I live in. Since then it has evolved a little bit and has also become what I would like to … Continue reading Tsitsikamma coastline – 500th post →

Treetops Canopy Tour

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour in Storms River on the Garden Route is a must do for any mild to wild adventurer. It became the first canopy tour in Africa and only the second in the world after a similar experience in Costa Rica. The whole experience takes place up to 30 meters above the ground … Continue reading Treetops Canopy Tour →

Oudebosch farm stall

The Oudebosch farm stall in the eastern part of the Tsitsikamma is what all farm stalls should strive to be. Dewald Niemann has developed the ideal stop for tourists and holiday makers travelling through the Tsitsikamma. The coffee shop serves the most delectable cakes and treats... ... while the shop sells everything from beaded curios … Continue reading Oudebosch farm stall →

Forest rays

The late afternoon sun shining through the trees of the indigenous forest in the Tsitsikamma

The Elvis Festival Africa

You associate the Tsitsikamma with indigenous forests, deep gorges, a rugged coastline and heart stopping adventures. Just about everything but Elvis. From 30 April to 2 May 2010 the Protea Hotel Tsitsikamma Village in Storms River on the Garden Route will be hosting the first The Elvis Festival Africa. Owners Jan and Ann du Rand … Continue reading The Elvis Festival Africa →

Eersterivier Rock features

The rocks at Eersterivier form a lot of interesting little coves and other features. This gully runs along the western side of the village and had lots of kids in it at low tide trying to catch fish with their nets. Next to is was the most amazing deep gully where we swam for most … Continue reading Eersterivier Rock features →

Sandstone rocks and ancient dunes

One of the features of Eersterivier is the ancient sandstone rocks along the sore. They used to be dunes many moons ago but time and other factors (just don't ask me which ones) have hardened them to what they are today. The rocks are very sensitive and visitors to the area are asked not to … Continue reading Sandstone rocks and ancient dunes →