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Tsitsikamma Canopy Tours
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TSITSIKAMMA CANOPY TOURS


A first in Africa. Enjoy the unequaled beauty of the indigenous forest high up on ten treetop platforms. Gently glide along in a harness, on steel cables 30 meters above the forest floor. Birdlife is abundant (including Knysna Loeries and the elusive Narina Trojan), and your guides will explain the ecology of the lush primeval forest. Safety is paramount, and the system has been built to the highest civil engineering standards. Guides are fully-trained professionals.

Departure times below::
  • Duration: About 2½ to 3 hours.
  • Cost: R565.00 + R30 concession and permit fees(subject to change) = R595 p.p., including light refreshments & Guides.
  • Bookings essential / Subject to availability
    Tours conducted in all weather conditions, but can be cancelled in the interest of safety.
    Ages from 7 years to 70 years. Maximum numbers 200 pax per day (Max 8 pax per group)
  • Maximum Weight Limit: 120kg / Pregnant ladies not allowed to take part in excursion.
  • Tours are conducted in all weather conditions, but can be cancelled in the interest of safety.
Optional: Capture you're experience on DVD!!! R160.00 per activity - ±15-20 Minute's video footage and ±120 downloadable still photos.
WOODCUTTERS JOURNEY
Journey with us down the old Stormsriver Pass, and experience the indigenous forest from the comfort of a specially-designed vehicle. Follow the elephant trail, passing yellowwoods and stinkwoods, while hearing about the history of the area and the indigenous flora and fauna. Enjoy a delicious lunch or tea at a beautiful picnic site next to the Stormsriver, where wagons outspanned more than a century ago.

Departure times: Morning Tea: 08H30, Lunch 11H30, Afternoon Tea:14H30
  • Cost: Tea trip R200.00 p.p. – Minimum of 4 pax
  • Cost: Lunch Trip R250.00 p.p. – Minimum of 4 pax
  • Kids 3 years and younger go for free.
  • Kids aged 4 – 8 years old pay 50%.
Duration: 2½ to 3 hours.

Tours are conducted in all weather conditions, but can be cancelled in the interest of safety. Bookings essential. ( All ages ) / Subject to availability

GUIDED HIKES
Fully Guided
(Woodcutter's Journey on foot in the Plaatbos Nature Reserve)


Bookings essential / Subject to availability
Minimum 4 pax
Qualified FGASA Field guides provide an informative experience of forest ecology and bird life.

ROUTE 1 – Goesa Hiking Trail – 2km
  • Duration - +- 1 Hour
  • R150.00 per person – including hiking snack pack / Mineral water
Route description:
Discover the secrets of the spectacular Tsitsikamma Indigenous forest. As you enter the forest you will encounter Hard Pear trees, Giant Yellow Woods and other interesting Forest Flora. Stand next to a giant Outeniqua Yellow wood and feel like a dwarf against this unique creation. You will encounter beautiful Tree Ferns hundreds of years old.
The walk starts and ends at the Stormsriver Adventure Centre in Storms River Village. For most of the way this short walk (2km) traverses through our five star forests.

Plaatbos Nature Hikes:
Fully Guided

Route 2 – Green route: 5.09km
Duration: 1-2 hours
R200.00 per person – including hiking snack pack / Mineral water

Route 3 – Red route: 7.78km
Duration: 2-2½ hours
R250.00 per person – including hiking snack pack / Mineral water

Route 4 – Yellow route 8.09km
Duration: 3 hours
R300.00 per person – including hiking snack pack / Mineral water

Route 5 – Combined red & yellow route: 11.2km
Duration: 4-5 hours R350.00 per person – including hiking snack pack / Mineral water

Route description:
The Tsitsikamma indigenous forest takes you back to a time where the forest was “home” to hunter gatherers and their existence in the forests. Discover how the forest lives and breathe the sounds of birds like the Knysna Loerie and Green Wood hoopoes. You will be amazed!!

The hikes traverse through indigenous forests classified as wet, medium moist and dry High Forest. Four routes have been laid out and been color-coded with yellow (8.09km), red (7.78km) and green (5.09km) footprints giving a choice of walking distances. The routes start at the Stormsriver Adventure Centre in the Storms River Village. On the yellow route you can have a picnic and swim in the Storm river at the Old Bridge picnic site. The hikes are relatively easy and an average of 3km/h can indicate the time needed to complete the various routes.

CONDITION OF PAYMENT:
This company will claim a 100% deposit based on the general practice of the Industry.

A 100% deposit or upfront credit card payment will confirm all bookings. No booking can be confirmed without the required proof of payment, credit card payment or bank cheque clearances, received.
Tour Operators only: Vouchers acceptable. Payment terms strictly 30 days from invoice.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Based on the general practice of the Industry
  • A 100% refund will be granted should Client / Operator cancel or amend the booking 24 hours prior to the activity date booked.
  • A 50% refund will be granted should Client / Operator cancel or amend the booking prior to arrival on the exact date of the activity date booked.
  • A 0% refund will be applicable should the Client / Operator fail to arrive, without notification on the exact date of the activity booked.
  • A full refund will be considered on merit, by management, in the event of illness / hospitalization / accident or death, upon receipt of proof.
  • A full refund will be granted to Clients / Operators should Stormsriver Adventures cancel any activity in the interest of safety.
  • No refund will be granted should the Client / Operator not complete the tour.
ADDITIONAL EXTRAS:
All extras not mentioned, for own account and should be settled before departure.

CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGS AND FINAL NUMBERS:
Confirmation of bookings, final numbers and dietary requirements must be confirmed at least 48hrs in advance.
  • Awards
  • Winner AHI/Old Mutual SMME Enterprise of the Year
  • Imvelo Awards – Finalist Best Social Involvement Programme
  • Imvelo Awards – Highly Commended – Most Empowered Tourism Business
  • Fair Trade in Tourism Certified Establishment

Contact Details
Tel: 042 281 1836
Fax: 042 281 1609
Address: Darnell Street Stormsriver 6308
Email
Website www.stormsriver.com
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