The Tsitsikamma Falls Adventure Park is situated 8km from the Storms River Bridge on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. Tsitsikamma Falls Adventures offer spectacular Zipeline adventure slides across the Kruis River. They are open 365 days a year and operate in all weather conditions.

The eight slides, of which the longest is 211m, zigzag along cables across the river gorge, as high as 50m above the water in some places. Each section presents its own surprises, adventure, wonders and beautiful views over indigenous Tsitsikamma fauna and flora. Users can control the speed of their descent, allowing them to stop mid cable to take in some of the awesome views over the waterfalls.

The guides on these Zipline Tours provide interesting commentary about the area as patrons traverse the gorge and waterfalls. This is a dry activity and rain suites will be provided when necessary. Children 3 years and older can partake in this action packed adventure thrill. Children and the timid are allowed to slide in tandem with parents or with a guide.

Gravity Zone Abseiling is a fantastic and unique opportunity to enjoy the exhilaration of abseiling in the wonderful surroundings of the beautiful Tsitsikamma. Gravity Zone Abseiling offers you the opportunity to rappel 36 meters down a fairytale like fern cove to the bottom of a waterfall.

Southern Comfort Horse Ranch

southern comfort ranch entrance

Halfway between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna, on the Garden Route, next to the Garden of Eden, you are on the doorstep of Southern Comfort Horse Ranch.

southern comfort ranch reception

Twice Daily horse rides in the Knysna forest

At reception you will be welcomed by the Glinister family. This forest getaway is a must for nature lovers. Twenty well-trained and cared for horses welcome you from the green pastures. Twice daily visitors go on an unforgettable forest horse ride, accompanied by experienced guides. From beginners to experienced riders can enjoy the lovely Knysna forest, indigenous trees, giant strelitzia, ferns growing wild, fynbos, small streams, mountain views from another angle, on horseback. Adventure freaks can ride to the Indian Teepee camp in the forest, relax around the campfire, listen to tall stories told by the guide while preparing a mouth watering barbeque. After a peaceful sleep in a Teepee and after a real cowboy breakfast, return to the farm and experience the 2 or 4 hour Forest Hiking Trail leaving from the farm.

Team building for old and young

Bring your office staff for a teambuilding or workshop weekend. Students and school groups will love to “chill out” at this Oasis in the forest. Offer your child a party with a difference or your daughter a real rustic “farm wedding”

Accommodation in tree house,camping,self catering cottage or in backpackers dorm

Retire on the highest point on the farm. The fantastic tree house which is 8 m high in the treetops where the only alarm waking you will be the song of birds in the early morning. Camp out or stay in a dorm, double en-suite, self catering cottage or the original Sod farm house.  We can accommodate groups up to 80 people apart from camping.

Relax at the pool, play a game of table tennis or have a game of pool or just relax at one of the fire places

After sunset relax at one of the 3 fireplaces with a hot or cold drink. Join the family at the dinner table and enjoy a home cooked meal or make your own B.B.Q. End the evening at the pool table or compete in a tennis table game. After all the excitement your body will definitely need a deep tissue massage also offered on the farm. Don’t forget to jump into the swimming pool!

southern comfort ranch pool

Experience Nature in a 4×4 or quadbike and challenge the 30obstacles

On arrival, get into your 4 x 4 or on your own quad or off-road bike and experience the forest from another angle. Enter the natural man-made obstacle course over the see-saw followed by waterholes, twisters and over 30 obstacles with an adrenaline rush you have never experienced before.

southern comfort ranch 4×4

Our courses are spectator- and vehicle friendly to ensure the whole day’s fun. Bring your own picnic basket or get a delicious snack from the farm kitchen. The tuck shop is open all day and late night with drinks and light snacks.

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary Plettenberg bay

monkeyland plettenberg bay

Monkeyland primate sanctuary only 16 Km from Plettenberg Bay

Located approximately 16 km from Plettenberg Bay towards Natures Valley and Tsitsikamma you will find the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary.

monkeyland plettenberg bay

Go on a monkey safari in the Tsitskamma Forest  and experience  free roaming primates like Gibbons, Howlers and Lemurs

Visitors to MONKEYLAND, one of the world’s first free roaming primate sanctuaries, are taken on monkey safaris in the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest by experienced game rangers. On these safaris you can expect to see many species of primates ranging from the Gibbons of Asia and Howlers from South America to the Lemurs of Madagascar. All the primates live in a natural environment. At Monkeyland you are privileged to step into their world to explore and learn fascinating facts about primates first hand.

monkeyland plettenberg bay

Knowledgeable ranges will tell you all about these fascinating creatures as you encounter them free-roaming in our magnificent forest. They will also point out, identify and explain the many wonders, of the wild from the rich diversity of bird life to the intricate working of our indigenous forest.

How to find Monkeyland:  16km East of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 just before the Natures Valley turn-off. Follow our signs for 2km.

For more information on Monkeyland click here

Contact Details for Monkeyland

Tel: (044) 534 8906
Fax: (044) 534 8907

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours is a unique Eco Wilderness Adventure

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour© is a unique Eco-wilderness adventure that takes place in the magnificent Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest.  The first of its kind in Africa, the canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30 meters above the forest floor. Most platforms are located in giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The scenery and bird life is spectacular and professional guides provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the 2½ to 3 hours

Slide from Tree to Tree Through the Tsitsikamma Forest

Hold your breath as you slide from tree to tree through the Tsitsikamma Forest, stopping at each new platform while your guides tell you a little more about the surrounding ecology. If you are fortunate you will spot a pair of Knysna Loeries or the brilliant red plumage of the elusive Narina Trogon. Whatever happens, were quite sure you`ll want to do it all over again!

Fufi Slides in Tsitsikamma

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour consists of ten platforms and ten “fufi” slides with the longest slide of 100m! About 2 1/2 hours later you exit the forest, having undertaken the journey of a lifetime. Safety is paramount, and the system has been built to the highest civil engineering standards. Guides are fully-trained professionals. You have contributed to the creation of new jobs and are helping the forest regeneration project.

Important Information about Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

• Bookings essential!
•  Ages from 7years to 70years
•  Maximum numbers: 264 per day (max 8 p/group)
•  Weight Limit: 120kg
•  Restrictions: Pregnant women not allowed to partake

 Departure Time of  Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

•  Every half hour from 08h00 to 15h30
•  Duration: About 2 1/2 to 3 hours, including a light meal
•  Tours are conducted in all weather conditions

Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

Stormsriver Adventures in the heart of the Tsitsikamma Forest

Stormsriver Adventures is a professional adventure and activity company based in Stormsriver Village in the heart of the Tsitsikamma Forest. At the adventure centre you can choose between the worlds renowned Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours, Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey and Guided Hikes. Team building options also available.

Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

Join the Stormsriver Adventures team on a Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey. Journey down the old Storms River pass and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially designed vehicle.

Follow the elephant trail down to the water, passing tree ferns, stinkwoods, yellowwoods and many other tree species, whilst hearing about the history of the area and the local flora and fauna. Watch out for a glimpse of the elusive Narnia Trogan and the Knysna Loerie.

Stop and relax where wagons since the last century have been and enjoy a light lunch or tea next to the Storms River. Departure times vary to meet your schedules.

Important Information on the Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

When planning your visit to Stormsriver and going on the Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey there is important information you have to keep in mind.

•  Departure times: Morning Tea: 08H30, Lunch 11H30, Afternoon Tea:14H30
•  Departure times vary to meet your schedules, with a variety of food menus available on request.
•  Duration: Two and a half to three hours.
•  All weather conditions.
•  Bookings essential. ( All ages )
•  Minimum of 6 pax

Stormsriver Adventures in the heart of the Tsitsikamma Forest

Stormsriver Adventures is a professional adventure and activity company based in Stormsriver Village in the heart of the Tsitsikamma Forest. At the adventure centre you can choose between the worlds renowned Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours, Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey and Guided Hikes. Team building options also available.

Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

Join the Stormsriver Adventures team on a Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey. Journey down the old Storms River pass and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially designed vehicle.

Follow the elephant trail down to the water, passing tree ferns, stinkwoods, yellowwoods and many other tree species, whilst hearing about the history of the area and the local flora and fauna. Watch out for a glimpse of the elusive Narnia Trogan and the Knysna Loerie.

Stop and relax where wagons since the last century have been and enjoy a light lunch or tea next to the Storms River. Departure times vary to meet your schedules.

Important Information on the Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey

When planning your visit to Stormsriver and going on the Tsitsikamma Woodcutters Journey there is important information you have to keep in mind.

•  Departure times: Morning Tea: 08H30, Lunch 11H30, Afternoon Tea:14H30
•  Departure times vary to meet your schedules, with a variety of food menus available on request.
•  Duration: Two and a half to three hours.
•  All weather conditions.
•  Bookings essential. ( All ages )
•  Minimum of 6 pax

Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours is a unique Eco Wilderness Adventure

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour© is a unique Eco-wilderness adventure that takes place in the magnificent Tsitsikamma indigenous rainforest.  The first of its kind in Africa, the canopy tour involves traversing from one platform to another along a steel cable suspended up to 30 meters above the forest floor. Most platforms are located in giant Outeniqua Yellowwood trees. The scenery and bird life is spectacular and professional guides provide interesting facts about the forest ecology during the 2½ to 3 hours

Slide from Tree to Tree Through the Tsitsikamma Forest

Hold your breath as you slide from tree to tree through the Tsitsikamma Forest, stopping at each new platform while your guides tell you a little more about the surrounding ecology. If you are fortunate you will spot a pair of Knysna Loeries or the brilliant red plumage of the elusive Narina Trogon. Whatever happens, were quite sure you`ll want to do it all over again!

Fufi Slides in Tsitsikamma

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour consists of ten platforms and ten “fufi” slides with the longest slide of 100m! About 2 1/2 hours later you exit the forest, having undertaken the journey of a lifetime. Safety is paramount, and the system has been built to the highest civil engineering standards. Guides are fully-trained professionals. You have contributed to the creation of new jobs and are helping the forest regeneration project.

Important Information about Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

• Bookings essential!
•  Ages from 7years to 70years
•  Maximum numbers: 264 per day (max 8 p/group)
•  Weight Limit: 120kg
•  Restrictions: Pregnant women not allowed to partake

 Departure Time of  Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours

•  Every half hour from 08h00 to 15h30
•  Duration: About 2 1/2 to 3 hours, including a light meal
•  Tours are conducted in all weather conditions

Storms River Guest Lodge – Storms River

storms river guest lodge

Storms river guest house in Tsitsikamma forest offers 15 spacious rooms

Storm River Guest Lodge is situated in the quaint village of Storms River, which nestles in the beautiful Tsitsikamma Forest and is surrounded by the Tsistikamma Mountains.The Guest Lodge offers superior accommodation in tasteful and comfortable furnished surroundings. The Lodge offers 15 spacious, upmarket and comfortable, all en-suite rooms, all with private entrances. All rooms have a view of our beautiful, tranquil garden, swimming pool and the majestic Tsitsikamma mountain range in the background.
Guest are welcome to relax in the cosy guest lounge and TV lounge where log-fires provide a warm atmosphere during winter months. A variety of board games are available to guests. On hot days guests can lazy around the sparkling pool in the lush garden.

Full Enlish Breakfast and light meals served  allday in The Copper Kettle Restaurant

A full English breakfast is served daily. In our Copper Kettle Restaurant with fully licensed bar we serve all day breakfast, light lunches and delicious home cooked evening meals. Barbeque facilities are available.

Things to do and activities like Tree Top Canopy Tours, Bungy jumping and snorkeling are nearby

Nearby activities & attractions include the following:
·The Worlds highest bungy jump at the Bloukrans Bridge
·Tree-top Canopy Tours, Blackwater Tubing, Snorkeling and other activities offered by Storms River Adventures.
·The Otter Trail
·Tsitikamma National Park

Tariffs:
From R325 to R430 per person sharing
From R445 to R640 per single person
- Rates include breakfast

Children over 12 pay full price.
Group rates are available!

Amenities of Storms River Guest Lodge:

Coffee & tea making facilities in bedrooms, Ceiling Fans & heaters in all bedrooms, Electric blankets, Guest Lounge, TV Lounge with DSTV, Swimming Pool, Games available, Bar & barbeque facilities, On-site parking, Fax & internet facilities. Laundry Service

15 En- suite bedrooms,
Bedroom 1: Queen size bed & 2 bunker beds
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed, single bed and 2 bunker beds
Bedrooms 7,12,14,16 – Queen size beds and a single bed
Bedrooms 4, 8, 10, 11, 15 – Queen size beds
Bedrooms 9 & 13 – Twin rooms (2 single beds).
Bedroom 3 – Single room
Bedroom 5 – Double room

Tariffs:
From R325 to R430 per person sharing
From R445 to R640 per single person
- Rates include breakfast

Children over 12 pay full price.
Group rates are available!

Contact Details:
We are only an e-mail away! Please use the Booking  Form

or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory.com
” as your reference.

Reservations:
Tel No: +27 (0) 42 281 1703
Fax No: +27 (0) 42 281 1702
Cell No: +27 (0) 82 378 0804

“Your new Facebook Friend: A Rare Ugandan Gorilla” writes Stan Schroeder about two years ago, kicking off with what I think was a brilliant idea that goes far beyond a mere Social Media Marketing ploy as – what it really does – is raising awareness – and this is what counts for so many endangered species today. And obviously not only for those… as we have recently seen in Egypt.

Watch the highly interesting snippet 3 I captured at the eTourism Africa Summit 2011 two weeks ago that explains the origin of Social Gorillas on Facebook and why they are such a success in terms of Visual Marketing Online.

Social Gorillas in your Lounge so to speak :)

Social Gorillas on Facebook

“Social Gorillas on Facebook” clearly gets gorillas out of the mist into the virtual limelight and peoples’ hearts as they can watch tons of live footage that give an almost real-time experience within the Bwini Impenetrable Forest of Uganda where around 800 mountain gorillas enjoy their freedom – and this right from their comfortable couches. Meanwhile, the dignified stars of the show observe daily soaps of “Mankind” -  from a distance and definitely without beer and potatoes.

Visual Marketing Online

Visual Marketing Online is the current trend and literally drawing everyone in its ban, namely the marketing and advertising industry of course. Doesn’t everyone want some minutes of glory… glued into eternity?

The fact is that today’s digital cameras and mobile phones, especially iphone 4, enable almost everyone to shoot digital photos or video clips of acceptable quality and shoot them directly onto the web, be it YouTube or Facebook just to name those two. Whereby the quality isn’t even a criteria when it comes to capturing unique moments and events as we have seen in the case of the amazing tourist movie “Battle at Kruger”.

Accordingly, one of the clear messages at the eTourism Africa Summit 2011 in Cape Town, South Africa, was to never go out without our digital weaponry and always be ready to shoot. So the Wild West style ‘hands-up or I shoot’ motto changes into a sociable “Smile NOW as I Shoot!” scenario that may be funny – or perhaps not.

And if you don’t want to be shot? Do you have to wear a disclaimer-button “Don’t Shoot Me!” or a “no-shoot-chip” engraved into your skin or DNA  in the future ?

Jokes (?) aside, here we can imagine how the virtual world is flooding our so-called reality, opening new business opportunities for virtual security or digital immunity LOL.

Attention: new niche lurking … the Invisibility Pill:  ‘switch me off, Boetie’ and POOF! … ex and gone!

We know there’s no more privacy on the Internet… the question is: will we be able to escape … and if so, where?

You just never know what you get when the mist rises. . .

Tree Top Canopy Tours – Storms River

tree top canopy tours

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour  at the Storms river is the first of its kind in Africa

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour  at the Storms river is the first of its kind in Africa. The tour takes place in the magnificent Tsitsikamma Forest with most

tree top canopy tours

of the platforms built around giant Outeniqua Yellowwoods up to 700 years old. Standing within the crown of these giants and looking down at the lush forest floor thirty metres below is an unforgettable experience.

Slide from tree to tree through the Tsitsikamma  forest

Hold your breath as you slide from tree to tree through the Tsitsikamma  forest, stopping at each new platform while your guides tell you a little more about the surrounding ecology. If you are fortunate you will spot a pair of Knysna Loeries or the brilliant red plumage of the elusive Narina Trogon. Whatever happens, were quite sure youll want to do it all over again!

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour consists of ten platforms and ten slides with the longest slide of 100m!

tree top canopy tours

The Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour consists of ten platforms and ten slides with the longest slide of 100m! About three hours later you exit the forest, having undertaken the journey of a lifetime. You have contributed to the creation of new jobs and are helping the forest regeneration project.
Safety is paramount, and the system has been built to the highest civil engineering standards. Guides are fully-trained professionals.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Bookings essential!
Ages from 7years to 80years.
Maximum numbers: 172 per day (max 8 p/group)

tree top canopy tours

Weight Limit: 120kg
Restrictions: Pregnant women not allowed to partake
Departure Times:
1 Sep to 31 May – Every half hour from 7:00 to 16:00
1 June to 31 Aug – Every 45 minutes from 8:00 to 14:45
Duration: About 3 hours
Tours are conducted in all weather conditions

Contact Details:

We are only an e-mail away! Please use the  Enquiry Form below  or contact us on the following numbers and use “gardenroutedirectory.com” as your reference.

Reservations:

Tel No:+27 (0) 42 281 1836

Fax No:+27 (0) 42 281 1609

enquiry form

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knysna elephant park

The Knysna Elephant Park offers daily tours, elephant back ride, exclusive safari or overnight accommodation.

knysna elephant park

Guided Daily Tours to feed and photograph Elephants

Elephant Back Rides at Knysna Elephant Park

knysna elephant park

Contact Details:

Visit us between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay just off the N2. We look forward to your visit.We are open 365 days of the year. For more information and

knysna elephant park

bookings use the Booking enquiry form or contact us on the included contact details and use “gardenroutedirectory” as your reference.

Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary Plettenberg bay

monkeyland plettenberg bay

Monkeyland primate sanctuary only 16 Km from Plettenberg Bay

Located approximately 16 km from Plettenberg Bay towards Natures Valley and Tsitsikamma you will find the Monkeyland Primate Sanctuary.

monkeyland plettenberg bay

Go on a monkey safari in the Tsitskamma Forest  and experience  free roaming primates like Gibbons, Howlers and Lemurs

Visitors to MONKEYLAND, one of the world’s first free roaming primate sanctuaries, are taken on monkey safaris in the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest by experienced game rangers. On these safaris you can expect to see many species of primates ranging from the Gibbons of Asia and Howlers from South America to the Lemurs of Madagascar. All the primates live in a natural environment. At Monkeyland you are privileged to step into their world to explore and learn fascinating facts about primates first hand.

monkeyland plettenberg bay

Knowledgeable ranges will tell you all about these fascinating creatures as you encounter them free-roaming in our magnificent forest. They will also point out, identify and explain the many wonders, of the wild from the rich diversity of bird life to the intricate working of our indigenous forest.

How to find Monkeyland:  16km East of Plettenberg Bay along the N2 just before the Natures Valley turn-off. Follow our signs for 2km.

For more information on Monkeyland click here

Contact Details for Monkeyland

Tel: (044) 534 8906
Fax: (044) 534 8907