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Tsitsikamma National Park
Tsitsikamma National Park is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa and is part of the Garden Route National Park. The park stretches along the coast, and its marine protected area covers dozens of km of pristine coastline. The landscape here is diverse—indigenous forests spread along river valleys, cliffs plunge into the sea, mountain fynbos and coastal wilderness intermingle, and rivers rush from the inland to the sea, carving out deep canyon views. Storms River Mouth is the core area of the park. A suspension bridge spans the mouth, and walking on it offers a spectacular view of the river water meeting the ocean waves. Inside the park, there is a hiking trail stretching approx. 40+ km from Storms River to Nature's Valley, passing through beaches, cliffs, wilderness, and indigenous forests, offering panoramic views of the coastline along the way.South Africa · Western District
The Garden Route
The Garden Routeis a highly iconic scenic route, stretching from Mossel Bay in the west to the Storms River area of Tsitsikamma in the east, with a total length of about 300 km. The route features a mild climate and abundant rainfall, with mountains and the coast remaining lush and green all year round. Forests, lagoons, lakes, estuaries, and beaches are interspersed throughout, creating distinct natural scenery. Most of the roads at this attraction run parallel to the coastline. While driving, you can see golden beaches, rugged cliffs, and dense forests along the coast on one side, and the mountainous backdrop formed by the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains on the other. As the road continues forward, the mountain and sea views constantly change, making it especially suitable for parking at any time during a self-drive trip to enjoy the natural scenery. The natural scenery facilities along the route mainly consist of forest trails, coastal exploration routes, and viewing areas.South Africa · Plettenberg Bay
Storms River bridge
Storms River bridge spans the mouth of the Storms River in the Tsitsikamma region along the Garden Route in South Africa and is a popular pedestrian suspension bridge within the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park. The river water, stained reddish-brown by forest tannins, emerges from the deep gorge and collides head-on with the waves of the Indian Ocean here, with the suspension bridge hanging just approx. 7m above the churning water. Walking on the bridge, the structure sways slightly with your steps, with the roar of waves crashing against the reefs beneath your feet and steep cliffs covered in primeval forest on both sides. Tall yellowwood trees, wild figs, and various ferns grow on both sides of the walkway, and you might catch a glimpse of the brightly colored Knysna turaco. African black oystercatchers and Cape cormorants are commonly seen on the coastal reefs, dolphins sometimes appear in the nearshore waters, and during whale-watching season, you may even spot southern right whales passing near the shore.South Africa · Western District
Bloukrans Bridge
Bloukrans Bridge is a concrete arch bridge spanning the Bloukrans River valley, with the river below forming the boundary between the Western Cape and the Eastern Cape. Built in the early 1980s, the bridge deck is approx. 216m above the valley floor, with a main span of approx. 272m. The grayish-white bridge spans the ocher-red cliffs, with lush forests at the bottom of the valley. Since 1997, the bridge has hosted bungee jumping activities. Before jumping, you need to walk along the suspended walkway under the bridge to the platform in the center of the gorge. After leaping, you will experience a free fall before swinging in the gorge. In addition to bungee jumping, you can also experience the suspended walkway to watch the bungee jumping process up close from under the bridge, or try the zip-line across the gorge. There are viewing spots on the side of the bridge where you can see the complete arch bridge structure as well as the views of the valley, forest, and distant mountains below. Even if you do not participate in activities like bungee jumping, you can still enjoy the view of the bridge and the surrounding valley from the walkway and viewing spots.South Africa · Greater Plettenberg Bay
Rosarium
Bedford · 2.4km from downtown
Kragga Kamma Game Park
Kragga Kamma Game Parkis a natural game park that combines coastal forests, open grasslands, and wildlife viewing. Unlike the neatly divided enclosures of traditional zoos, the environment here is closer to a natural state, with forests and grasslands intertwined, allowing visitors to search for signs of animals in a relatively open space and experience the unique ecological view of South Africa's southeast coast. White rhinos, African buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and bonteboks live in this natural environment, and visitors can drive through the grasslands and woodlands to look for animals hidden in the bushes or grass. In addition to driving, the park also features forest trails, providing another way to explore for visitors who enjoy walking and getting close to nature.South Africa · Port Elizabeth
Addo Elephant National Park
Addo Elephant National Park is located in South Africa and is a well-known wildlife reserve and famous national park, second in size only to Kruger National Park and Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Established in 1931, the park serves as a sanctuary for elephants in the region and currently provides a home for hundreds of elephants and other mammals.Western District · 86.8km from Bedford
Kwantu Private Game Reserve
Kwantu Private Game Reserve is located in the Sidbury area of the Western District, Eastern Cape, South Africa, and is a private game reserve known for wildlife viewing, nature exploration, and high-end accommodation experiences. The reserve is situated on the banks of the Bushman’s River in the Sidbury Plains, covering an area of approx. 6,000 hectares. It boasts a rich ecological environment and is one of the representative safari destinations in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. It combines diverse landscapes such as grasslands, bushveld, and river valleys, providing a natural habitat for numerous wild animals. The reserve's main highlight is viewing the Big Five. Visitors can join professional guided game drives to search for large animals such as lions, African elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos in their natural environment. At the same time, the reserve is also home to giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and various bird species. With over 250 recorded bird species, it offers a rich experience for visitors who enjoy nature observation.Sidbury · 81.8km from Bedford
Garden Route National Park
Located on the southern coast of South Africa, Garden Route National Park has a large number of animal and plant resources and is divided into three areas: TsitsikammaSection, KnysnaSection, and WildernessSection. This is a popular scenic route for travelers, from George Town to Nessna to Port Elizabeth, with beautiful scenery and beautiful scenery everywhere, plus the smooth road network, so it is called "GardenRoute" (GardenRoute). From Heidelberg to the Tsitsikamma forest and Storms River, littered with lakes, bays, mountains and forests, the drive along the coast offers a succession of towns with stunning natural beauty.South Africa · Greater Plettenberg Bay
Belvedere Safaris and Hunting
Western District · 22.6km from Bedford
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rxby_meets_world26 November 2023
5.0
It is STUNNING here! I don’t know what else to say! The place where the river meets the sea, the experience of going up the river and feeling the ocean’s tides affect it. Beautiful.
Tsitsikamma National Park
游侠半仙16 November 2024
5.0
South Africa tour group, starting from Cape Town, the bus travels on African Highway 1, also known as the Garden Route in South Africa. It is a road composed of various towns and beautiful farms. Visit the French town and Dias Museum.
[Scenery] Beautiful farms, towns with unique characteristics
[Fun] Tours and sightseeing,
[Cost-effective] High
The Garden Route
juki23519 March 2020
5.0
The Storms River Suspension Bridge is the most famous attraction in Tsitsikamma National Park. There is a long suspension bridge between two cliffs at the mouth of the Storms River. Walking on the bridge is very shaky, although it is a bit scary, but the scenery is very magnificent. You must spend money to challenge yourself.
Storms River bridge
_We***332 October 2019
5.0
I really enjoyed the Kragga Kamma Game Park. All of the animals are so close.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
DEAR张小球3 April 2020
5.0
The park is very large and beautiful. The weather was very good when we arrived, with blue sky and white clouds. It was just a little bit sunny, but the beautiful scenery was still very unforgettable. It is a very relaxing place.
Garden Route National Park