The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Tsitsikamma National Park
Afrikaans name: Tsitsikamma Nasionale Park
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Western / Eastern Cape
The Tsitsikamma National Park is an 80 km area of coastline and forest that straddles the border between the Eastern and Western Cape.
There are a number of trails in the park with the most well-known one being the Otter Trail. This 41 km trail is one of the best in the world. It takes 5 days to complete with huts being available at the overnight stops.
One of the biggest tourist attractions in the Tsitsikamma National Park is the the world's highest bungee jump which is 216 metres high.
There are two camps in the reserve. The first is Storms River which offers hutted accommodation as well as a caravan park. The other is Nature's Valley Rest Camp offers some hutted accommodation and camp sites.
Mammals of Tsitsikamma National Park
Please note that this is only a guide and, while we have made every effort to be accurate, we can't be held responsible for any errors.
Bush Pig
Honey Badger
Striped Polecat
Water Mongoose
References and further reading
Wild Issue 38 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 26Wild Issue 38 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 16
Tsitsikama Trees - Author: Prof. HB Rycroft - Published: 1980 - Page: 1
Wild Issue 28 - Author: - Published: 2014 - Page: 32
The National Parks of South Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Rene Gordon and Anthony Bannister - Published: 1987 - Page: 56
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 318
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 191
Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of Southe - Author: Editor - Alan Duggan - Published: 1991 - Page: 215
Readers Digest Illustrated Guide to the Game Parks and Nature Reserves of Southe - Author: Editor - Alan Duggan - Published: 1991 - Page: 214
Places to Visit in Southern Africa - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1995 - Page: 212
Country Life - Issue 251 - Author: - Published: 2017 - Page: 22
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 87
Conollys Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 111
Chris and Tilde Stuarts Guide to Southern African Game and Nature Reserves - Author: Chris and Tilde Stuart - Published: 1989 - Page: 208
A - Z of South African National Parks - Author: South African National Parks - Published: 0 - Page: 22
Atlas of National Parks and Reserves of South Africa - Author: Marielle Renssen - Published: 2006 - Page: 52