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Tsitsikamma National Park, Nature's Valley, Big Tree & Paul Sauer Bridge

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Tsitsikamma National Park
This National Park covers an area of 68 km along the shores of the Indian Ocean. The protected area reaches about 5,5 km into the interior. From 70.000 ha about 34.000 are enclosed by the sea.
Day visitors can dive or snorkel. Most visitors enjoy a short trail to the canyon-like Storms River Mouth. 
Tsitsikamma is the starting point of the famous Otter and Tsitsikamma trails. Those trails have to be booked well in advance with South African National Parks Board (SANPARKS Pretoira).
The Otter trail needs 4 to 5 days and leads you along the coast from Storms River Mouth to Nature's Valley. The Tsitsikamma trail also takes you 4 to 5 days and covers the interior of this national park.
The famous Bloemfontein born author, J.R.R. Tolkien, used to live some time at the Garden Route. Some people say that the mystic atmosphere of the natural forests inspired him to write his book “The Lord of the Rings”.

Nature’s Valley & Bungi Jumping
Between Plettenberg Bay and Tsitsikamma National Park road toll has to be paid. The alternative road leads you through natural forests down to the Indian Ocean at Nature's Valley. This is really worth a detour!
Along the toll road (N 2) you cross some valleys. The Bloukrans Bridge offers a nice view point and the highest bungi jump of the world (216 m).

Big Tree and Paul Sauer Bridge
Close to the offramp to Tsitsikamma National Park on the N2 toward Port Elizabeth you come across a sign (to the left) which leads you to the Big Tree. This giant Yellowwood tree is supposed to be 800 years old. Two trails are offering an insight into the flora of this natural forest. All important plants are sign-posted.
Back on the N2 you will cross Paul Sauer Bridge (190m) over the Storms River on your way to Port Elizabeth.

Tourism offers
map 1/Garden Route
A. Fish Eagle Lodge

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