Online bookings for the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour close 3 hours before departure. For last-minute bookings, please call us on +27422811836.
“Our favourite!” The 2 hour Storms River Kayak & Lilo Adventure is our most popular adventure activity in Tsitsikamma National Park! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge in Tsitsikamma, and experience the long, deep, quiet pools, then the Kayak and Lilo trip is for you!
We paddle from the Harbour next to the small beach across the ocean, then under the Suspension Bridge and up the beautiful Storms River Mouth. Please note that if the sea is rough, you have to hike to the Suspension Bridge (along a boardwalked trail), where we then hike along the river from the suspension bridge up to the jetty to where you then get on onto your kayaks. This 1km hike takes about 30 min
This is where the true Kayaking adventure begins – paddling the Storms River, the pinnacle of Tsitsikamma National Park. After waving to all the tourists photographing you from the Suspension Bridge, we continue the kayak trip up the Stormsriver. We paddle right into the bats cave and spend time gazing up at the magnificent and spectacular cliffs all around us, all from the comfort of our double sit-on-top kayaks.
At the low-water point we disembark our kayaks and we jump on our unique Lilo’s. (a Lilo is an inflatable mattress that we’ve had specially made for this trip). From here we walk and float over a short section of rocks and simply wade deeper up the river on the Lilo’s. What a stunning view it is, laying on a Lilo at water level, and gazing up to cliffs that touch the sky! At reaching a certain point, we simply turn our Lilo’s around and float back down river to our Kayaks!
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
When the ocean is safe to kayak over the trip will involve in total: 10 minutes briefing, 20-30 minutes of ocean kayaking, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming and some time in between of just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view. If the ocean is unsafe to kayak over, the trip will involve in total: +/- 40 minutes of hiking through the forest, 10 minutes of briefing, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming etc. as above.
PLEASE NOTE: The kayak & lilo activity starts half an hour after the time slot booked for as it takes time to have the briefing (see above), be kitted out etc. Please see below link that will show you where we are located.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
Clients are not allowed on our activities under the influence of alcohol.
Please note: We are located INSIDE the National Park please see video link below that shows you where we are located, gate entry fees must be paid upon arrival. Please note that we are currently experiencing approximately one-hour delays at the entrance gate due to renovations by SANPARKS. Please allow for extra time.
During the peak summer season, it can take an hour or longer to get through the National Park gate. Please allow for this in your travel planning as there are no refunds for late/no shows.
NOTE: If you are requiring times or group sizes other than those shown please contact our shop on 073 1300 689 / 076 959 2817 during business hours as other time slots may be available.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
Tolles Erlebnis. Auch wenn das Wasser im August etwas kalt war hat es viel Spass gemacht mit dem Kajak uber den Ozean zu fahren und in die Schluchten des StormRivers. Die Guides waren sehr freundlich , lustig und kompetent. Sehr empfehlenswerte Akrivitat. - Axel Steinert
Lovely experience on the Storms River. The guides were very helpful and friendly. - Vangerven Mario
Was amazing It's quite the hike to get to the kayaks Its worth mentioning when making the booking that it's a bit of a hike for 1km to get to the Kayak. If I were to book this for my father. I would of needed a refund as he can Kayak. But such a hike is to intense. To tour was great and the team is very helpful - Steenkamp
This was a really enjoyable and fun experience. The scenery along the river was spectacularly beautiful and we also got a chance to do some cliff jumping into the icy water! Great fun and the guides were really friendly and helpful too. - Janine Gajlewicz
Romeo and Lee did a fantastic job leading us. Really enjoyed it. - Steven Laws
Experience a World of Diversity in One Forest – Just a short drive from Knysna and 2 hours from Port-Elizabeth. Situated in the Garden of the Garden Route and heart of Tsitsikamma – Stormsriver Village.
Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour is an Award-Winning Canopy Tour company that turns Tourism activities into Tourism experiences! Enjoy being suspended 30m above the forest floor on the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, cable sliding from nine platforms, tree to tree while discovering the spectacular and unique wilderness of the Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest. Surrounded by birdlife and giant trees like the Outeniqua Yellowwood, known to us as Uncle Sam who is over 600 years old! One can easily feel like a dwarf standing against it. The tour begins with a detailed safety briefing followed by a ‘kitting up’ session where a full-body harness, pulleys, and climbing equipment is issued and checked. A short drive into the Tsitsikamma forest and it is time to monkey around!From the start on the launch platform, a new world unfolds as one gently glides on a steel cable to the first tree platform. All groups are escorted through the forest canopy by a lead guide and a follow guide to ensure your safety as you slide from tree to tree. The platforms built high up in the giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods, provide an unbelievable view of this enchanting new world – any fear of heights is soon lost as you gather in your new surroundings.
Things to remember
●Guests who are differently abled or have unique needs must please book via telephone or email to share their specific requirements so that we can cater to their needs and ensure you enjoy your experience to the fullest. ●Discount vouchers and over-the-counter or telephonic promotions are not applicable to online bookings after full payment has been captured on an online booking. ●Tours include bottled water, gear, and safety equipment as well as guides ●Clients are advised that the tour includes a 600m hike out afterward. ●Moms to be: We apologize – this tour is not for you while you are pregnant. ●We suggest a weight restriction per person of approximately 120kg to 130kg – this restriction is not weight-related but rather imposed by the size of the harnesses we use and is based on the circumference of the straps around the body. ●Our minimum age is 5 years old, and the children can do the tour in tandem with the guide. ●The activity is an all-weather activity. Even in the rain – just bring something warm to wear and come and enjoy a rainforest experience with us. It is in the Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest and is always a magical experience. A rain jacket will be supplied. ●Comfortable clothes should be worn and any footwear that is secure on your feet and that will not fall if you are suspended in mid-air. (Closed shoes)●Long/Braided or Styled Hair: Please note that a helmet will have to fit onto your head. Hair cannot be tied on top of your head obstructing the helmet to comfortably protect your head.
"We had an unforgettable experience at Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour. After signing in, we received a safety briefing on how to complete the course securely. We were then picked up by a small truck to be taken to the starting point in the woods.With one instructor leading the way and another at the back, we were safely harnessed. From there, we went from one treetop to another. What an amazing feeling to fly through the air! Everything happened under the watchful eye of a sweet, kind instructor.At one point, we reached the oldest tree, which we had to greet with 'Hello Uncle Sam'. All the staff members were super nice to everyone and extremely helpful. A top-notch experience!" - Hans de Bruin
It was a very nice experience. We felt Safe the whole time. - Jessica Mommertz
This was thw best experience of my life. I felt save all. - Cheryl Cecilia Botha
It was a great experience and people were very nice, pleasant and professional at the same time. - Marc Ancrenaz
Een hele leuke voormiddag gehad. 2 leuke dames hebben ons begeleid. Een aanrader om deel te nemen. Mooi tussen de bomen en de prachtige natuur. - Els matthieu
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