Tsitsikamma
National Park
...place
of much water
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alle accommodaties inclusief wild ritten (safari’s)
en andere activiteiten vooraf boeken. Alle diensten en adviezen
zijn gratis en zonder verder verplichtingen.
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u na het lezen van de onderstaande beschrijving Tsitsikamma
national Park in uw reis wilt opnemen, vraag gerust een
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Where
the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound
rocky shores, where temperate high forest and fynbos roll
down to the sea in an unspoilt verdant carpet, where ancient
rivers carve their paths to the ocean down rocky ravines.
This, "the place of much water", is the Tsitsikamma
National Park. The heartland of the park stretches some 5
km to sea, protecting a wonderland of inter-tidal life, reef
and deep-sea fish.
Dolphins
frolic in the breakers, surfing and playing for the sheer
joy of life, and the gentle giant of the ocean, the southern
right whale visits here, coming inshore to breed.
5
Things to seek
1) Dolphins and porpoises – keeping vigil on the ocean
will produce sightings of schools of dolphins and porpoises
frolicking in the waves.
2) African Black Oystercatcher – this red data species
is one of South Africa’s most threatened bird species.
Several pairs nest along the park’s rocky coastline.
3) Knysna Lourie – these beautiful birds with a gruff
call are common in the forest.
4) Cape Clawless Otter – the source of the name of the
Otter Trail, this shy and elusive species hunts crabs along
the park’s coastline and rivers alike.
5) Blue Duiker – this miniature antelope is found in
the forests.
Activities
Most of these activities are safe enough to undertake unguided.
For a small fee, groups of more than ten people can book a
guide to accompany them and discover more about the history
and ecology of the area.All activities are dependent on favourable
weather conditions.For more information or directions, visit
the Information desk, Enviro Centre or Reception at the Storms
River Mouth Rest Camp.Recreational activities and adventures
(Otter Trail Start; Abseiling; Scuba-diving; Hiking Tsitsikamma
coast; Snorkelling; Boat rides up the Storms River; Canoeing
– Natures Valley Comp, Hiking www.footprint.co.za.
Climate
A temperate coastal climate with an annual rainfall of 1 200
mm. The wettest months are May and October, and the driest
are June and July.
Day
visitors
Day visitors are welcome subject to the payment of a nominal
daily conservation fee.
Office
hours
07:30 – 18:00
Entrance
Gates
Visitors should remain in their vehicles and are serviced
through their vehicle window.
Official
hours
Gate opening and closing times: 07:00 – 19:00
Security service 19:00 – 07:00
Visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 18:00
may collect their keys to their accommodation at the entrance
gate.
Check-in - 12:00
Check-out - 9:00
