Come and Experience a World of Diversity in One Forest - A Unique Tsitsikamma Experience You'll Never Forget!!!
Tsitsikama Canopy Tour
A first in Africa. Enjoy the unequaled beauty of the indigenous forest high up on ten treetop platforms. Gently glide along in a harness, on steel cables 30 meters above the forest floor. A “green” activity that is full of fun!!
Guided Hike – Woodcutters’ Journey on Foot
A fully guided tour down the Plaatbos Nature Reserve Indigenous Forest Reserve with one of our Specialist Guides accompanying you in the lush green forest. It is an informative experience of history, forest ecology, and bird life.
Discover the secrets of the spectacular forest as you encounter Hard Pear trees, Giant Yellow Woods, ancient Tree Ferns, and other interesting Forest Flora. Discover how the forest lives and breathes; listen to the sounds of birds like the Knysna Loerie and Green Woophoes.
Our guides will lead you on foot in the forest walking along giant indigenous trees including the Outeniqua Yellowwood. A favorite stop along the route is the “Human Face Tree” which is not manmade or has been struck by lightning. A unique artwork of nature!
The Tsitsikamma (previously known as Zitzikama) was first surveyed by the famous pass builder Thomas Bain in 1879. Bain found impenetrable forests east of Plettenberg Bay with access made even tougher by deep gorges. During the planning process of building a pass through the Storms River gorge, Bain followed the ancient elephant migratory routes down to the river and as elephants find the easiest way down, decided to build the pass along those routes. Labour for this difficult task was provided by convicts and some of their graves can still be seen on the outskirts of the Village. The pass itself was completed in 1884 and until the N2 and Storms River Bridge was built in 1955 was the only way to get through the gorge.
Today the road is closed to traffic and can only be accessed on foot, bicycle, or on Storms River Adventures’ Woodcutters Journey tour. This guided hike is a great way to explore, learn and experience a world of diversity in one forest.
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. ●Tours include bottled water, gear, and safety equipment as well as guides ●Clients are advised that the tour includes a 600m hike afterward. ●Moms to be: We apologize – this tour is not for you while pregnant. ●We suggest a weight restriction per person of approximately 120kg to 130kg – this restriction is not weight-related but instead 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)Customer reviews of this service will be posted soon.
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