SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa's standouts.
A shortlist of the 8 tsitsikamma national park tours most worth booking in South Africa, with what each one is like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Zipline 30 m above Tsitsikamma’s forest on a small-group tour with expert guides, gear included, and a 600 m hike after.
“Experienced guides made us feel safe and able to confidently enjoy the zip-lining. Stunning area. Wonderful experience overall and recommended for young and old. Our group ranged in ages from 8 to 61.”
Guided quad biking in Tsitsikamma for beginners, with safety practice, forest tracks, ocean views, and small groups near the Garden Route.
“We had the best time due to Freddie! He was so nice and funny and also giving us information about the forrest and the mountains! Lovely guy and definetily a good trip!”
Off-road scooters through Tsitsikamma rainforest with Rowan, wildlife spotting, and a swim at Storms River natural pools. 1–2 hours.
“Where do I begin?! This was the most fun we had in a long time. Our guide, Rowan was so patient, friendly and helpful. Always explaining what we should do, taking care of his group, give advice, told us a lot about the forest and the history of the forest. Wish the tour was longer…”
A guided 6-hour blackwater tubing trip in Tsitsikamma: 800m gorge walk, river paddling, boulders, and suspension bridge views.
“Charming guides and always there! Thanks for a wonderful day on the river!”
3-hour Storms River Green Route tour in Tsitsikamma: tubing, stand-up paddle boarding, and a forest walk. From $62.
“Derrin and luciene made this activity totally worth it. It was a great experience paddling and tubing our way through the Stormsrivier.”
Green Route tubing and SUP in Plaatbos Nature Reserve near Storms River, with optional jumps and a private guide.
“The staff were awesome and beautiful scenery. I would only recommend this by first checking the water level. It was too low and we walked a lot of the time or the tubes kept getting stuck between the rocks.”
A 1-hour Segway ride in Storms River Village with training, pine and indigenous forest routes, and a stop at the 1000-year-old Tsitsikamma Big Tree.
“Fun way to experience the forest, lovely knowledgeable guide, handles a little bit low for tall people … maybe that could be corrected ?”
A beginner-friendly 2-hour Segway tour in Stormsriver Village, with pine and indigenous forest paths to the 1000-year-old Tsitsikamma Big Tree.
“Very enjoyable and great fun. Beautiful nature and excellent guide. This activity satisfied our expectations and we will recommend it to others”
