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Hiking trails in the Tsitsikamma, Garden Route

6 Nights, 2 Hiking Days

Forest & Falls Trail

Itinerary

Tsitsikamma National Park Accommodation
Sanparks are partners of The Dolphin Trail

• Check-in anytime after 14:00 at GRNP Tsitsikamma Section Reception.

• Settle into accommodation and enjoy a walkabout on well marked boardwalks to

enjoy the surroundings

• Dinner at The Cattle Baron restaurant & meet your Dolphin Trail host at 18:00.

• Overnight in rustic chalets , spectacular ocean views

DAY 1

Arrival – Tsitsikamma National Park (SANParks)

Tsitsikamma coastal hike
Tsitsikamma coastal hike

DAY 2

Tsitsikamma National Park (SANParks) Leisure Day

• Breakfast between 8-10am at The Cattle Baron restaurant

• Spend the morning exploring various hiking trails at the park

• Lunch is followed by an afternoon adventure including the famous suspension bridge

• Kayak & Lilo experience at Untouched Adventures at the Storms River Mouth

• Dinner is enjoyed back at the Cattle Baron restaurant

Sanparks are partners of The Dolphin Trail
Kayak & Lilo Adventure, Tsitsikamma
Misty Mountain Reserve, Tsitsikamma
Tsitsikamma coastal hike

Day 3

Tsitsikamma National Park to Misty Mountain Reserve Hike

distances vary from day to day

Distance ± 7.5km

easy to moderate hiking difficulty

Difficulty - Moderate

Misty Mountain Reserve are partners of The Dolphin Trail

• Breakfast at 08:00, meet your FGASA-certified guides

• Hike begins along the boardwalk and suspension bridge to Storms River Mouth.

• Climb to Lookout Point, with panoramic ocean views and snack stop.

• Picnic lunch in the forest by the stream.

• Steep climb up Steilkop, followed by a scenic walk through the forest to Misty

Mountain Reserve.

• Arrival drinks

• 45 minute spa treatment of choice (pre-booking essential)

• 18:30: Sundowners & a’ la carte dinner at The Tshisa restaurant

• Overnight in luxury lodges with 180 degree ocean views or lake side tents with

beautiful Tsitsikamma mountain and dam view

Tsitsikamma coastal hike

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  • Breakfast from 08:00

  • 1 hour guided quad bike tour 

  • 1 hour mountain bike route  (e bikes pre bookable)

  • 1 hour padel court session

  • Lunch on the verandah / Tshisa restaurant

  • Optional extra *safe Township Tour R980 get to learn about the culture of the Tsitsikamma

  • Included high tea with Ingrid and lunch at Kasi’s Corner

  • Simply relax and enjoy the serenity of the Reserve

  • 18:30 Sundowners at the Boma

  • 19:00 Traditional SA braai/a la carte dinner in the Tshisa Restaurant

DAY 4

Misty Mountain Reserve Leisure Day

Misty Mountain Reserve are partners of The Dolphin Trail
Tsitsikamma Adventure Land
The Fernery Lodge & Spa
Tsitsikamma coastal hike

DAY 5

Misty Mountain Reserve to

The Fernery Lodge & Spa Hike

distances vary from day to day

Distance ± 9.5km

easy to moderate hiking difficulty

Difficulty - Moderate

The Fernery Lodge and Spa are partners of The Dolphin Trail

• Breakfast at 08:00, then descend to coastal

rock pools.

• Explore “Otter’s Alley,” with opportunities to swim or snorkel.

• Stunning coastal and forest hike ends with lunch in the forest.

• Final 3km hike through fynbos to The Fernery Lodge& Spa.

• Arrival drinks, optional Fernery Spa, jacuzzi, or explore nursery trails.

• 18:30: Pre-dinner drinks & à la carte dinner at

The Fernery.

• Overnight in luxury chalets with fynbos and

river views.

Tsitsikamma coastal hike

DAY 6

The Fernery Lodge & Spa Leisure Day

• Breakfast 8.30

• 2 Hour guded mountain bike tour

• Lunch

• Leg & Foot Revivor Massage at The Fernery Spa (jacuzzi and spa)

• 18:30: Pre-dinner drinks & à la carte dinner at The Fernery.

The Fernery Lodge and Spa are partners of The Dolphin Trail
The Fernery Lodge & Spa
Hiking trails along the Garden Route
Tsitsikamma coastal hike
Sanparks are partners of The Dolphin Trail

• Breakfast from 08:00.

• Scenic transfer through Storms River Pass.

• Return to Tsitsikamma National Park by 12:00.

DAY 7

Departure Day

Hiking trails along the Garden Route
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