Tsitsikamma is a khoi word meaning "place of abundant or sparkling water".
The region stretches from the Bloukrans River in the west to Eerste Rivier
in the east, is bordered on the north by the imposing Tsitsikamma mountains
and in the south by the Indian Ocean.

The area is covered in large tracts of indigenous forest, commercial plantation
and Fynbos. Deep river gorges cleft the plateau as they make their way down to the sea,
creating spectacular waterfalls and deep kloofs.

A mild all year round climate allows one to make the most of all the outdoor activities
that are on offer, whilst a high rainfall ensures the lushness of vegetation
that the area is renowned for.

Storms River Village stemmed from a shooting box built by TH Duthie in 1841, then developed into a construction camp for the builders and was declared a crown village in 1885. It offers a couple of small shops; postal agency, liquor store, police station, curio shop, various restaurants and a choice of accommodation options.

Tsitsikmma National Park, declared in 1964, encompasses a marine reserve made up of 80km of coastline and offers the visitor magnificent scenery, walks, a small beach, restaurant and shop. The famous Storms River suspension Bridge spans the river mouth.
There is also the Natures Valley rest camp at natures Valley.
www.sanparks.org | Tel: 042 2811 607

Eerste Rivier, a holiday village, lies on a rocky coastline. The Dirk Fourie Country Club offers a 9-hole golf course which is open to the public.
Tel: 042 2850 321