A Guide to Accommodation, Activities, Restaurants

and Businesses in Tsitsikamma, South Africa

Situated in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, and located on the N2 national road between Plettenberg Bay and Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), Tsitsikamma is an accessible holiday destination.  Only about 615km from Cape Town and its international airport, the area is popular with overseas tourists as well.  Known as “the Garden of the Garden Route”, it takes you on an adventure through tall and mystical forests, leading to rocky shores.  

Tsitsikamma has plenty of races and events that take place every year, including the Storms River Traverse, from mountain biking, cycling, and road/trail running.  The area becomes a hive of activity and excitement during these times as athletes and supporters flock here from all over the countryside.

Take the journey through the Tsitsikamma for an unforgettable experience ...

 

There are a wide range of accommodation options available to visitors in this area.  From camping to forest huts and self-catering units, a hotel and many more.  The deep gorges, rugged coastline, indigenous forest and an abundance of fynbos, lends itself to a diverse selection of recreational and adventure activities to suit all levels of fitness.  Some of the activities alongside hiking is abseiling, scuba-diving, boat rides and paddling.  These tourists can experience on their own, or with the help of some of the excellent tour operators in the village. The Tsitsikamma Activities Directory has information on all the best things to do around Tsitsikamma, such as where to find the best hiking trails or where to get involved in some water sports. With so much on offer, Tsitsikamma is sure to be an unforgettable experience!

The Tsitsikamma National Park is South Africa’s oldest and largest marine reserve, which makes it a safe place for dolphins to frolic in the waves and the Southern Right whale to breed. The protected coastline, fynbos and forests stretch over a 5km area to the sea. 

 

Catering for large crowds and popularity in and out of season, Tsitsikamma has a variety of restaurants providing delicious local and international fare.  The village is geared towards tourists/holiday makers and as such the business community is centred around this.  

 

See the business directory for a list of businesses in Tsitsikamma, or add your own free business listing.

More information on Tsitsikamma is available here.

 

Integrated Marketing has created a range of SA Info Magazines designed for the tourist market.  Tsitsikamma is featured in the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) Magazine and is on sale now at selected outlets.  View our website and Ezine copies : www.sa-info-magazines.co.za.