What to do and see in Storms River, South Africa: The Best Places and Tips

February 26, 2018 Vergie Nakamoto

Storms River (Afrikaans: Stormsrivier) is a river in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The river mouth is located in the Tsitsikamma National Park. The 5 day Otter Trail starts at the Storms River mouth.
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1. Tsitsikamma Segway Tours

54 Formosa Street | Storms River Village, Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6308, South Africa
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4.5 based on 194 reviews

Tsitsikamma Segway Tours

Tsitsikamma Segway tours is located in Storms River Village at Tsitsikamma Backpackers, along the Garden Route in the Tsitsikamma. Bordering the Tsitsikamma National Park this is a scenic location and an awesome stop over. Your tour starts with a 20 minute training session; from there we depart from the backpackers, through the village and into the local indigenous forest. Our 2 hour tour includes a visit to the Big Tree. The tour is fully guided and refreshment is served halfway. Helmets are provided. Please wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen and shoes.All permits fees are included. 1 or 2 hour tours available. Pre bookings essential. Min age is 6 years old.

Reviewed By Prateik P - Mumbai, India

My wife and I had the opportunity of experiencing their 1 hour Segway tour on 23 December 2017 from 5 pm - 6 pm. I must mention that their staff is very well trained and professional, and the Segways are well maintained. A special thanks to our guide Hayden who meticulously explained the do’s and don’ts of operating the Segway. I had personally never operated a Segway before, but thanks to Hayden and his patient explanation and demonstration, I was comfortable and riding the Segway like a pro within the first 10 mins. If you are in Tsitsikamma and have a couple of hours in hand on a nice sunny day, please jump on to one of their Segways and enjoy the ride. The pure joy of riding these Segways is too much fun to miss.
I wish they had the 2 hour Segway Tour as well (presently we were offered only the 1 hour tour) and I wish they had some more treacherous and adventurous routes. However, it doesn’t really matter as long as you are on a Segway, because it’s just too much fun.
Hope to ride with you again guys !
Cheers,
Prateik & Neha

2. Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

101 Darnell Street, Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6308, South Africa
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4.5 based on 1 reviews

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour is a unique eco-wilderness adventure that takes place in the magnificent Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest. The first of its kind in Africa, the canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30 meters above the forest floor

Reviewed By thecuzzin2018

Good tour, good zips and unfortunately unlike the other company operated sites they charge you for the footage. BTW if you are an international visitor and want to go to the adjacent Tsitsikamma reserve be prepared to pay 4X the price of the South African residents.

3. Untouched Adventures

Storms River Mouth, Harbour, Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6309, South Africa
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4.5 based on 498 reviews

Untouched Adventures

Experience the best Tsitsikamma has to offer on one of our exciting adventures! Hire snorkel gear or come on a guided Scuba Dive in Marine Protected Tsitiskamma National Park to meet an abundance of our local marine life! Join us on a Kayak and Lilo trip that will be remembered! Kayak across the ocean and kayak up the pristine Storms River Mouth, underneath the famous Storms River Suspension Bridge, passing the bats cave, paddling your kayak through beautiful narrow sections and explore further into this magnificent river, laying on top of inflatable Lilo's as you wade deeper into the gorge to discover a truly spectacular and untouched adventure in Tsitsikamma! Don't know what a Lilo is? Well, then you HAVE TO come on one of our Kayak and Lilo trips to discover the spectacular scenes and experience our new adventure - Lilo-ing!

Reviewed By Shamza21 - Johannesburg, South Africa

Had a great time with Clinton and Norman. Fairly educational as well and many photo opportunities. Would definitely recommend it. Not a big fan of the lilos but I did it anyway. No regrets.

4. The Dolphin Trail

Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6308, South Africa +27 42 280 3588
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5 based on 45 reviews

The Dolphin Trail

Imagine the beauty of the famous Otter Trail, but overnighting in luxury and without heavy backpacks. Join us for 4 days of unspoilt beauty hiking the magnificent Tsitsikamma coast, with 3 nights in luxury lodges enjoying exquisite cuisine and views over the Indian Ocean.

Reviewed By Odette803 - Cape Town, South Africa

I really recommend this trail for hikers. The trail is well guided and organised. The food and accommodation is outstanding. We had a show of Dolphins and Whales throughout the hike which really made the Trail name deserving.

5. Tsitsikamma Adventure Land

Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6308, South Africa
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Tsitsikamma Adventure Land

Tsitsikamma Adventure Land offers the most exciting adventurous activities and the only quadbike tours in Tsitsikamma, we give our guests an experience well worth coming back for, we do this by treating our guests as friends, making them feel safe and at home while enjoying the best views of the Tsitsikamma on quad bike guided by our amazing guides. From start to finish, the tour is filled with energy, fun and sights that are so beautiful you just want to stop and take it all in. The tour takes you through the heart of the forest which is encompassed by sky-scraper trees and the indigenous forest, perfect for newbie’s, moderate to experienced riders. Like any great quad bike route, it has its fair share of muddy sections! You could enjoy this route time and time again as this scenery you don't come across too often in your city life. It really gets you out of your comfort zone. We guarantee a true adventure that will never be forgotten.

Reviewed By Michael P

We had a really great time with friends and family on the quad tours. Not only was the tour reasonably priced, but provided for a real adventure through the thicket of the forest. The guide was really great, and safety was always of utmost importance to him. They promised for us to come back dirty, and indeed we did. We only went on the 1 hour quad trip and will definitely be back to experience the 2 hour quad trip.

6. Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures

Witelsbos, Tsitsikamma National Park 6304, South Africa
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4.5 based on 188 reviews

Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures

Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure Park is situated close to Storms River on the Garden Route of South Africa. We offer various adrenalin Eco Adventure Activities such as Waterfall Zipline Tours, Gravity Zone Abseiling and Quad Bike Tours.

Reviewed By 354raylenef

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. We were disappointed at a previous place and were directed to Tsitsikama Falls Adventure who squeezed us in last minute. Thank you guys for going that extra mile for me and my family. My daughter visited us from...MoreIt was entirely our pleasure!

7. Storms River Suspension Bridge

Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa +27 42 281 1607
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Storms River Suspension Bridge

This picturesque suspension bridge is on one of the shorter hikes of this river gorge.

Reviewed By Bokkie15 - Johannesburg

One for the bucket list! A half day adventure, that takes you on a 900m hike up and down a mountain side( it does have a few sheer drops) to get to the suspension Bridges. Beautiful scenery, with 360' view of the river mouth and sea.
Great hike for the entire family, but take care if you are elderly or unfit as the hike can be fairly strenuous.

8. Blackwater Tubing

19 Darnell Street, Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6308, South Africa
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3.5 based on 103 reviews

Blackwater Tubing

Reviewed By Shandz - Taipei, Taiwan

We went as a group of 5 people and had booked prior. I would recommend that people ask the tide level before making the booking. We arrived and then got told that the tides were low so there would be a lot of walking in between rocks.. this got quite frustrating as we had to paddle with our hands mostly already, no rapid streams to give us that rush.
We got bar ones closer towards the end of the trip as a light snack.
Do not bring anything valuable as the water is black and if you drop something, consider it gone!

9. Tsitsikamma National Park

Tsitsikamma National Park, South Africa +27 42 281 1190
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Tsitsikamma National Park

Reviewed By Janet G - Sandwich, United Kingdom

But well worth the cost to walk amidst lovely coastal scenery, reasonable toilets and ice cream. Lovely self-catering lodges and completely over run with dasie. Kayaking and swimming on site. Don’t be put off by the cost. The suspension Bridges are fun and not too tricky but the steps to get to and from them are real Bs.

10. Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

101 Darnell Street, Storms River, Tsitsikamma National Park 6308, South Africa +27 42 281 1836
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Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

Journey with us down the old Storms River Pass, and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially-designed vehicle. Follow the elephant trail, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while hearing about the history of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious light snack at a beautiful picnic site next to the Storms River.

Reviewed By Jess B - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

The leaflet promised a lot with an engaging trip into the forest with tea at the end. We were hoping for lots of things to keep our toddler engaged and learn a bit about Tsitsikamma. The reality was a 2.5km drive into the forest, 3 stops at 3 trees, and tea at a picnic area. Certainly disappointing and very bad value for money.
Staff were friendly and welcoming/.

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