Eersterivier sunset

Sunset at Eersterivier in the Tsitsikamma The sunset reflecting in the windows of the houses overlooking the beach Visit the great people at Skywatch to see some more picture that feature the sky.

Eersterivier

A week or so ago we spent a weekend at Eersterivier in the Tsitsikamma. I hesitate to call it a village as it is nothing more than two rows of houses wedged between the beach in front and the hill behind. Eersterivier (picture above) and Skuitbaai (in the background of the picture below)next door has … Continue reading Eersterivier →

Storms River Bridge

The arch bridge over the Storms River in the Tsitsikamma was completed in 1958 and formed a major link in the National Route N2 between George and Port Elizabeth. The bridge is one of four great arch bridges crossing the deep gorges of the Tsitsikamma and is about 120 meters high. The river itself is … Continue reading Storms River Bridge →

Moss covered log

I found this moss covered old fallen tree in the Tsitsikamma forest. The moss felt like a carpet when I ran my hand across it. I took a picture of the tree without the "crack" as well, but felt it looked better with it included.

Oak Tree Lane

Oak Tree Lane leads from Storms River Village past the forestry houses, through the gate into Plaatbos Nature Reserve and to the beautiful Tsitsikamma forest.

Plaatbos Nature Reserve

The section of indigenous forest next to Storms River Village through which the Storms River Pass runs is called Plaatbos Nature Reserve. It used to be under the control of the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, but now forms part of the Tsitsikamma National Park under the control of SANParks. The only way to … Continue reading Plaatbos Nature Reserve →

Forestry house

One of the houses that used to belong to the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry on the edge of the Plaatbos Nature Reserve in Storms River Village. I think ownership now falls with SANParks. Some of the houses here are occupied while others like this one stands empty.

Cadillac Shack

One of the most unlikely things you may expect to find in the little village of Storms River in the Tsitsikamma on the Garden Route is a Cadillac museum. The Cadillac Shack is a small privately owned collection of these magnificent cars which can be viewed by prior appointment when in the area. Michael Caine … Continue reading Cadillac Shack →

Tsitsikamma National Park

The Tsitsikamma National Park is definitively one of my absolute favorite places on the Garden Route. It is a awesome park with such contrast and natural beauty, its hard to find anything better anywhere else. Forests, towering cliffs, black rock coastline, white waves, blue ocean, streams, beaches... I can go on and on. The park … Continue reading Tsitsikamma National Park →

Tsitsikamma Forest

The Tsitsikamma (Khoisan word meaning "Place of many waters") is the official start of the Garden Route. The Garden Route is one of South Africa's most popular tourist routes and follow the south coast from the Tsitsikamma to Mossel Bay. For travel and tourist purposes a Garden Route tour will take you from Port Elizabeth … Continue reading Tsitsikamma Forest →