3 Nights, 2 Hiking Days
Dolphin Trail Classic
Itinerary
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Check-in anytime after 14:00 at GRNP Tsitsikamma Section Reception.
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Optional short walks: Loerie Trail (birdwatching) or 6km Waterfall Trail (part of the
Otter Trail).
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Dinner at The Cattle Baron restaurant & meet your Dolphin Trail host at 18:00.
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Overnight in rustic chalets
DAY 1
Arrival – Tsitsikamma National Park (SANParks)
DAY 2
Hike to Misty Mountain Reserve
Distance - 7.5km
Difficulty - Moderate
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Breakfast at 08:00, meet your FGASA-certified guides.
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Hike begins along the boardwalk and suspension bridge to Storms River Mouth.
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Climb to Lookout Point, with panoramic Indian ocean views and snack stop.
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Picnic lunch in the forest by the stream.
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Steep climb up Steilkop, followed by a scenic walk through the forest to Misty Mountain Reserve.
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Arrival drinks & optional extra activities: quad bikes tours, cycling, Mist Spa,Crocodile walk, padel - (pre booking essential)
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18:30: Sundowners & a’ la carte dinner or traditional braai at The Tshisa restaurant.
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Overnight in luxury lodges with 180 degree ocean views or lake side tents with beautiful Tsitsikamma Mountain and dam view
Day 3
Hike to Fernery Lodge & Spa
Distance - 9.5km
Difficulty - Moderate
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Breakfast at 08:30, then descend to coastal rock pools.
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Explore “Otter’s Alley,” with opportunities to swim or snorkel.
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Stunning coastal and forest hike ends with lunch in the forest.
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Final 3km hike through fynbos to The Fernery Lodge & Spa.
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Arrival drinks, optional spa, jacuzzi, or explore nursery trails.
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18:30: Pre-dinner drinks & à la carte dinner at The Fernery.
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Overnight in luxury chalets with fynbos and river views.
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Breakfast from 08:00.
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Scenic transfer through Storms River Pass.
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Return to Tsitsikamma National Park by 12:00.
DAY 4
Departure
