Nature's Valley Rest Camp, Tsitsikamma National Park, SANParks

Nature's Valley Rest Camp, Tsitsikamma National Park, SANParks

Description

 Where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean relentlessly pound rocky shores, where temperate high forest and fynbos roll down to the sea in an unspoilt verdant carpet, where ancient rivers carve their paths to the ocean down rocky ravines. This, "the place of much water", is the Tsitsikamma National Park. The heartland of the park stretches some 5 km to sea, protecting a wonderland of inter-tidal life, reef and deep-sea fish.

Dolphins frolic in the breakers, surfing and playing for the sheer joy of life, and the gentle giant of the ocean, the southern right whale visits here, coming inshore to breed.

40 km west of Storms River at Nature's Valley.

All forest huts and ablutions have electricity as well as electric geysers in the ablutions. The forest huts are also fitted with a standard three point electric plug. The camping sites have not been electrified at this stage.

Two coin-operated washing machines and tumble driers are available in the main ablution facility.

• Two-bed forest huts with communal ablution facilities.

Contact Details SAN Parks - Natures Valley Rest Camp. +27 (0) 27 341-2366 +27 (0) 27 341-1815 Enquire now View Rates View Directions

Attractions

Most of these activities are safe enough to undertake unguided. For a small fee, groups of more than ten people can book a guide to accompany them and discover more about the history and ecology of the area.

All activities are dependent on favourable weather conditions.

For more information or directions, visit the Information desk, Enviro Centre or Reception at the Storms River Mouth Rest Camp.

• A network of 6 nature trails (2-6 hours - Bird watching)
• Board sailing, rowing, sailing and canoeing on the river
• No powerboats
• Bathing at Nature’s Valley beach (2 km from restcamp)

5 Things to seek

• Dolphins and porpoises – keeping vigil on the ocean will produce sightings of schools of dolphins and porpoises frolicking in the waves.
• African Black Oystercatcher – this red data species is one of South Africa’s most threatened bird species. Several pairs nest along the park’s rocky coastline.
• Knysna Lourie – these beautiful birds with a gruff call are common in the forest.
• Cape Clawless Otter – the source of the name of the Otter Trail, this shy and elusive species hunts crabs along the park’s coastline and rivers alike.
• Blue Duiker – this miniature antelope is found in the forests.

Facilities

• Shop where souvenirs and basic commodities may be purchased, a la carte restaurant, also serving light refreshments, laundromat and ironing room (flat-irons not supplied) and information desk at Storms River Mouth Rest Camp.
• Tigers Eye operates Tsitsikamma Restaurant.
• Fuel is available at Storms River Bridge (±25km from Storms River Rest Camp in Tsitsikamma) and at Nature's Valley (adjacent Nature's Valley Rest Camp).

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