Tsitsikamma National Park

National park Storms River, Eastern Cape, South Africa

What to expect

Tsitsikamma National Park is a protected area on the Garden Route, known for its indigenous forests, dramatic coastline, and the Otter Trail. The park covers an 80 kilometers long stretch of coastline and is home to a variety of wildlife, including dolphins, porpoises, African Black Oystercatchers, Knysna Louries, Cape Clawless Otters, and Blue Duikers. The park offers various trails for hikers, including the Otter Trail, the Waterfall Trail, and the Blue Duiker Trail, which provide stunning views of the coastline, forests, and waterfalls. The Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area is also located along the shoreline of the park, providing protection for marine habitat and wildlife. The park is a great place for families to visit, with its beautiful scenery, diverse wildlife, and various outdoor activities

Plan your family visit to the Tsitsikamma National Park with these blog insights 👇

Eleven reasons to travel to the Garden Route with children

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park

Highlights: The landscapes in South Africa are simply stunning. We got to see the Storms River Mouth ✨

Family-friendly accommodation between Cape Town and Addo Elephant Park

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent only one night in Storms River Mouth Restcamp of the Tsitsikamma National Park. We stayed in family chalets with a view of the coast

Highlights: We loved the family chalets, especially the spectacular view over the rugged rocky coast. The chalets were built out of thick, warm wooden planks ✨

Why we want to go back to South Africa

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the famous suspension bridge over the wide river mouth. We also went on a canopy tour through the treetops of the giant Yellowwoods

Highlights: The kids had a lot of fun on the canopy tour, even though it wasn't cheap. It was an unforgettable experience ✨