The Eastern Garden Route

Tsitsikamma, described as The Garden of Eden, with protected ancient forest, coastal and marine areas, is one of the world’s choice destinations.

There is plenty to see and do for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies as well as everyone in between. The area has good weather throughout the year but be prepared to see a few seasons on one trip.

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Good swimming spots are all over for dipping, snorkelling or diving. Hiking and biking rule in this area. It is a place of the outdoors and where one can re-align within the best of our natural world. This is an indigenous rain forest with 116 types of giant tree including the massive Outeniqua Yellowwood. Bird life is prolific.

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Many easy walking trails provide stunning views including a walk over the Storm’s River mouth suspension bridge. The coastal hikes are moderate to seriously challenging. All go up… then of course, down again to allow you to cross streams reaching the sea. Little waterfalls trickle into the streams. The coastal rocks are bordered either by forest or exquisite fynbos, an indigenous Cape shrub. Sharks, whales and dolphin may be seen from vantage points.

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This is just one of 3 sections of the beautiful Garden Route and it is still in progress.