'''Storms River''' is a small village in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is located in the Garden Route and functions as the gateway to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Only a short drive east of Knysna, Storms River comprises more than just a village ? it is a synonym for anything adventurous and daring, mild or wild. Storms River mouth is spanned by a suspension bridge, offering breathtaking views over rocks and coves and crashing waves of the Indian Ocean. The bridge leads to a lookout point from which sweeping views over a verdant forest and the Stormsriver camp reward any hike to this area. A first-class Eco-Destination, ecologically sensitive activities such as Bungee Jumping from the Bloukrans River Bridge, and Canopy Tours, are two of the most popular things to do at Storms River and surrounds!
Get in
By Car
Located on the N2 the village is easily accessible by car from Port Elizabeth and Cape Town as well as other towns along the Garden Route.
By bus
The main companies stop in Storms River at the petrol station on their Cape Town - Port Elizabeth run.
By rail & plane
There is no rail station nor airport in Storms River. Though the nearest train station is at Assegaai, in Kareedouw (40 km), as a stop of the Apple Express [http://www.apple-express.co.za/]. The nearest airports are located either in George or in Port Elizabeth, both 180 km away.
Get around
Nearly everyone goes to Storms River by car and this is definitely the best way to tour around.
See
Tsitsikamma National Park is the reason to come to Storms River as there is nothing else special around.
Do
Visit the Tsitsikamma National Park
Bungee Jump. ust east of the Tsitsikamma N2 tollgate. ttp://www.faceadrenalin.com/. Bungee Jump at Bloukrans River Bridge (about 20 km west) which claims to be "the world`s highest"
Storms River Tubing. 27 (0)84 877-7100. ttp://www.stormsrivertubing.co.za/. 450. Storms River Tubing is fun, yet physically demanding activity.
Black Water Tubing. ttp://www.blackwatertubing.com/. 495.
Outback Trial Riders. 27 (0)42 281-1842. 300. Guided horse rides through the indigenous forest
Mountain Bike Hire. t the Mild2Wild Adventure Center. ttp://www.mild2wildadventures.com/. 110. A 22km cycle route, starting from Storms River Village, through the old Storms River Pass,all the way to the viewpoint of the Tsitsikamma National Park over Stormsriver Mouth.
Treetop Canopy Tour. 27 (0)42 281-1836. nfo@treetoptour.com. ttp://www.treetoptour.com. 395 per person, this includes a meal and guides. very 45 minutes from 8AM to 3:45PM. See the indigenous forest from the tree tops, 30m up.
Tsitsikamma Falls Zipline Tour. kms East of Storms river bridge, entrance on the N2. 27 (0)82 578-1090. ttp://www.tsitsikammaadventure.co.za/. 300. A foefie-slide tour on 8 cable rides over a valley with 3 waterfalls. Groups leave every 30 minutes, in total the rides take up to two and a half hours.
Guided Walks
Stormsriver Township Walk. 84 801-6274. ttp://www.townshipwalk.co.za/. 75. Experience rural township life.
Forest Fynbos Walks. 42 281 1936. orestgranny@lantic.net. Guided Forest Walks with Bob and Louise Reed, bird watchers, who love to share their knowledge of nature.
Hiking
Starting at the Forest Station down-town Stormsriver, all have self-issue permits at unmanned gates.
Plaatbos Walk. Various options from 800 m to 12 km circular or linear.
Walk to the low water bridge. About 5km, circular, follow the gravel road (the Old Pass) to the picnic site on the banks of the Storms River. Braai facilities and swim in the river.
Goesa Walk. 2 km, easy, passes through indigenous forest.
Eat
In Stormsriver
Rafters. 4 Fynbos Ave. t the Armagh. 27 (0)42 281-1512. ttp://www.wheretostay.co.za/restaurants/rafters/. 150pp incl. wine.. Family Restaurant serving traditional South African cuisine.
D'Oude Martha. t the Protea Hotel. orner of Kamassi & Darnell Streets. 27 (0)42 281-1711. ttp://www.village-inn.co.za/facilities/restaurant.html. 200pp. A long tradition of good, home cooked food.
Out of Town
Park's Restaurant. tormsriver Mouth, Tsitsikamma National Park. AM till 10PM. 150pp. Eat and enjoy the scenery of the Indian Ocean.
Tsitsikamma Lodge. kms East of Storms river bridge, entrance on the N2.. 150pp. Enjoy excellent home-cooked meals in a timber log restaurant, buffets only.
Steers. t the petrol station at Stormsriver Bridge. 40pp. An all South African fast food outlet.
Finebush Farmstall and Country Kitchen. ff the N2, East of Stormsriver bridge between Plettenberg Bay and Humansdorp. 27 (0)42 280-3503. inebush@iafrica.com. ttp://www.tsitsikamma.info/finebush/. 60pp. Farmstyle breakfasts and lunches. Carla makes the best cheesecakes, milktarts and chocolate cake. Home made jams and dutch cheeses.
Sleep
Budget
DiJembe Backpackers Lodge. orner of Assegaai & Formosa Streets. 27 (0)42 281-1842. ttp://www.dijembebackpackers.com/. rom R110 pp. nfo@dijembebackpackers.com. Lodge and self-catering. Food and accommodation of all sorts. Adventures like: horseriding, mountainbiking and rivertubing.
Otters Nest. enne Street. 27 (0)71 926-0214. ttp://www.ottersnest.co.za. rom R225 pps. uffaloguestlodge@gmail.co.za.
Tsalanang Township Bed&Breakfast. 52 Stormsriver Village. ight on stop street, go left after 1km and 4 crossings. 27 (0)84 801-6274. ttp://www.ttbb.co.za. rom R150 pps. 33.9697166666667. 3.8767305555556. eraldinedamons@gmail.com. Enjoy rural township life at a graded dinner, bed&breakfast. Township walk included.
Tsitsikamma Backpackers. 4 Formosa street. 27 (0)42 281-1868. rom R110 pp.
Tube 'n' Axe Backpackers. orner of Saffron & Darnell Streets. 27 (0)42 281-1757. ttp://www.tubenaxe.co.za. rom R116pp. nfo@tubenaxe.co.za. With camping, dorms, cosy doubles and watertight elevated tents, we_fre the ideal stop for budget travellers.
Serenity Retreat. arnell Street. ight on stop street, on your left after 800m.. 27 (0)42 281-1530. ttp://www.serenityretreat.co.za. rom R160 pps. itty@serenityretreat.co.za.
Mid-range
At the Woods. 3 Formosa Street. 42 281-1446. ttp://www.atthewoods.co.za/. rom 350 pp. A relaxing and comfortable base from which to explore the Tsitsikamma and surrounding areas.
March Hare Cottage. 4 Kamassi Street. 27 (0)42 281 1419. glove@mweb.co.za. ttp://www.tsitsikamma.info/accommodation/marchhare.html. rom R400pn. Luxury selfcatering cottage, fully equipped, sleeps 2 (plus sleeper couch).
Ploughmans Rest. 1 Formosa Street. 27 (0)42 281-1726. ttp://www.ploughmansrest.co.za . rom R250 pps. nfo@ploughmansrest.co.za. Fully equipped Double or Family units. Peaceful atmosphere in large shady garden.
Protea Hotel Tsitsikamma Village. orner of Kamassi & Darnell Streets. 27 (0)42 281-1711. ttp://www.village-inn.co.za. rom R295pps. nfo@village-inn.co.za. A reconstructed Cape Village with 50 rooms looks like is village on it's own.
The Armagh. 4 Fynbos Ave. 27 (0)42 281-1512. ttp://www.thearmagh.com. rom R440pps. nfo@thearmagh.com. Spacious, en suite rooms with magnificent views and private patios which lead into the sprawling natural gardens.
Stormsriver Guest Lodge. amassi Street. 27 (0)42 281-1703. ttp://www.stormsriverguestlodge.co.za. rom R345 pps. nfo@www.stormsriverguestlodge.co.za. 16 upmarket and comfortable all en-suite double rooms.
Swallows Nest. 6 Kamassi Street. 27 (0)42 281-1701. ttp://www.swallowsnest-tsitsikamma.co.za/. Fully equipped chalets, accommodating 2 to 6 persons each.
Woodcutters Cottage. arnell Street. 27 (0)42 281-1902. ttp://www.tsitsikamma.info/accommodation/woodcutterscottage.html. A restored forester_fs home, now fucnctions as a luxury selfcatering cottage
Splurge
Get out
The rest of the Garden Route. Including Nature's Valley to the west, and Port Elizabeth to the east.