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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
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Places near Tsitsikamma Forest
- Plettenberg Bay 49 kilometers away
- Knysna 78 kilometers away
- The Klein Karoo 115 kilometers away
- Wilderness 122 kilometers away
- Port Elizabeth 160 kilometers away
- Oudtshoorn & Surrounds 163 kilometers away
- The Cango Caves & Swartberg Pass 170 kilometers away
- Addo Elephant National Park 184 kilometers away
- Amakhala Game Reserve 209 kilometers away
- Calitzdorp 211 kilometers away
- Shamwari Private Game Reserve 214 kilometers away
- The Eastern Cape Game Areas 231 kilometers away
- Pumba Private Game Reserve 242 kilometers away
- Kwandwe Private Game Reserve 267 kilometers away
- Sanbona Game Reserve 310 kilometers away
- De Hoop Nature Reserve 311 kilometers away
- Swellendam 319 kilometers away
- Montagu 349 kilometers away
- The Overberg 376 kilometers away
- East London 389 kilometers away
- De Kelders 421 kilometers away
- Hermanus 431 kilometers away
- The Whale Coast 432 kilometers away
- Franschhoek 441 kilometers away
- The Winelands 454 kilometers away
- Paarl 456 kilometers away
- Stellenbosch 465 kilometers away
- The Cederberg Mountains 475 kilometers 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 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
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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