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Tsitsikamma Wild Side

Combo of Storms River Kayak & Lilo and 1 Hour Quad Bike Tour @ Tsitsikamma National Park

Storms River Mouth and Tsitsikamma

Activity Description

“Our favourite!” The 2 hour Storms River Kayak & Lilo Adventure is our most popular adventure activity in Tsitsikamma National Park! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge in Tsitsikamma, and experience the long, deep, quiet pools, then the Kayak and Lilo trip is for you!

We paddle from the Harbour next to the small beach across the ocean, then under the Suspension Bridge and up the beautiful Storms River Mouth. Please note that if the sea is rough, you have to hike to the Suspension Bridge (along a boardwalked trail), where we then hike along the river from the suspension bridge up to the jetty to where you then get on onto your kayaks. This 1km hike takes about 30 min

This is where the true Kayaking adventure begins – paddling the Storms River, the pinnacle of Tsitsikamma National Park. After waving to all the tourists photographing you from the Suspension Bridge, we continue the kayak trip up the Stormsriver. We paddle right into the bats cave and spend time gazing up at the magnificent and spectacular cliffs all around us, all from the comfort of our double sit-on-top kayaks.

At the low-water point we disembark our kayaks and we jump on our unique Lilo’s. (a Lilo is an inflatable mattress that we’ve had specially made for this trip). From here we walk and float over a short section of rocks and simply wade deeper up the river on the Lilo’s. What a stunning view it is, laying on a Lilo at water level, and gazing up to cliffs that touch the sky! At reaching a certain point, we simply turn our Lilo’s around and float back down river to our Kayaks!

ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
When the ocean is safe to kayak over the trip will involve in total: 10 minutes briefing, 20-30 minutes of ocean kayaking, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming and some time in between of just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view. If the ocean is unsafe to kayak over, the trip will involve in total: +/- 40 minutes of hiking through the forest, 10 minutes of briefing, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming etc. as above.

PLEASE NOTE: The kayak & lilo activity starts half an hour after the time slot booked for as it takes time to have the briefing (see above), be kitted out etc.
Please see below link that will show you where we are located.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU

Arrangements

DurationOpen Ended
WhenSeven days a week, all year round, subject to availability.
WhereWe are located INSIDE Tsitsikamma National Park, at Storms River Mouth. Our office overlooks the Storms River Mouth and ocean, and we are tucked nicely underneath the restaurant. From Plettenberg Bay we are approximately a 45km drive down the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. Take the RIGHT hand turn "Tsitsikamma National Park", and drive to the Park Gate. From the entry of the National Park there is only one road, so you can't get lost! Follow this road to the very end, park in the carpark and follow the red Untouched Adventures signs underneath the restaurant to the Storms River Harbour. From Jeffreys Bay we are approximately 1 hours drive down the N2 towards Plettenberg Bay. After you drive over the Storms River Bridge and pass the petrol station, pass Storms River Village, and turn LEFT at the "Tsitsikamma National Park" sign and drive to the Park Gate. (This left hand turn is before the toll gates - so if you've passed the Bungy and are at the Toll Gates, you've gone too far!). From the entry of the National Park there is only one road, so you can't get lost! Follow this road to the very end, park in the carpark and follow the red Untouched Adventures signs by the carpark. Important Notes: - SANParks Gate entry fees are excluded from our Pricing. - During Peak season there is a delay at the Gate entry, and we strongly suggest arriving at least 1 hour before your trip to give enough time to get through the gate. - Please see below video link of where to find us https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
WeatherIn the event of big swell or strong winds, the trip will automatically be transferred to a Hike, Kayak and Lilo. This can take up to 2 hours 30 minutes, with +/- 40minutes of forest hiking. The group will be guided to the Storms River Mouth along a board walked hiking trail and start the kayak and lilo adventure from the safety of the river mouth. Weather is constantly monitored and the trip will be cancelled if safety is a concern.
What to Wear Swimming costume, shirt and closed toe shoes (on the colder days bring warm clothes) - wetsuits and water shoes available for rent
Things to BringSwimwear, warm clothes, Towel and Change of Clothes
Guests or SpectatorsFor the guests not going on the adventure, there is a restaurant and beautiful hiking trails to do while you wait.

Requirements

Minimum Age5 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsNot Applicable
Maximum Weight170.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

InclusionsGuides escort each group, and the following gear is provided - Kayak, PFD, Lilo's, and Paddles.
Exclusions National Park Conservation/Gate Entry fees are not included.

Notes

Clients are not allowed on our activities under the influence of alcohol.

Please note: We are located INSIDE the National Park please see video link below that shows you where we are located, gate entry fees must be paid upon arrival. Please note that we are currently experiencing approximately one-hour delays at the entrance gate due to renovations by SANPARKS. Please allow for extra time.

During the peak summer season, it can take an hour or longer to get through the National Park gate. Please allow for this in your travel planning as there are no refunds for late/no shows.

NOTE: If you are requiring times or group sizes other than those shown please contact our shop on 073 1300 689 / 076 959 2817 during business hours as other time slots may be available.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU

Customer Reviews

We had a great time kayaking and doing Lilo on the Storms river. It was fin, refreshing and overall Nature is beautiful <3 - Sarah Adjanohoun


It was a great experience and enjoyable moment. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Thank you - Honore Bena


we absolutely loved our experience and our guides made it all the more memorable with their little stories and anecdotes! will highly recommend this experience to anyone - remember to take a towel and a spare set of clothes! - Lizelle Botten


We really appreciated the tour. Our guide was very experience and did connect to the people. The first and last bit is not an easy bit but we managed it well with the kids starting from 11 years. - Sonja Engels


Loved the experience. I felt it was professionally run and that our guides Clinton and Rowan were excellent, informative and made us feel safe. It was fun. The only thing is that as a foreigner, the entry to the National park to get to this activity is very expensive, which like us, all you are coming for is this activity makes it a significant amount. It would be great if you could have an agreement to combine costs as we came for this NOT the entrance to the park. - Nevine


Activity Description

Your amazing guides will run over a quick briefing and ensure all guests are confident with the quad bikes. From start to finish, the tour is filled with energy, fun and sights that are so beautiful you just want to stop and take it all in. The new route incorporates more technical sections but is still enjoyable and manageable for the newbie’s, moderate to experienced rider. This route takes you through the heart of the forest which is encompassed by sky-scraper trees and the indigenous forest. Like any great quad bike route, it has its fair share of muddy sections! You could enjoy this route time and time again as this scenery you don’t come across too often in your city life. It really gets you out of your comfort zone.

DID YOU KNOW THAT when you book your quad bike tour you will receive amazing discounts on our accommodation options as well. Contact us today on 041 582 1461 to find out more.

On route back, the guides will take you through your paces and lead you through some fun technical sections, and the beautiful untouched famous indigenous forest. Do something different, challenging and above all, great fun. Be prepared to get dirty.

Our Quad Bikes are designed to cater for ages 16 and above. If you have children under 16 who wish to join us on a tour, you are most welcome provided that they are accompanied by an adult driver and ride as a passenger to ensure the safety of the minor.

All quad bikes are steered using handlebars, accelerate using a thumb throttle and brake using four fingers. Gear shifting is controlled by an automatic clutch and an electronic button shift system, making it a more enjoyable experience without worrying about the change of gears.

SEE YOU THERE, HAVE A LEKKER ONE!

Arrangements

Duration1 hour
WhenSubject to availability
WhereTsitsikamma National Park
WeatherN/A
What to Wear* Comfortable Clothing (warm jacket for morning or evening tour) * Closed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) * Sunscreen * A BIG SMILE ;)
Things to Bring• Comfortable Clothing (warm jacket for morning or evening tour) • Closed shoes (no sandals or flip flops) • Preferably long pants • Sunscreen • Camera • Adventurous Spirit
Guests or SpectatorsN/A

Requirements

Minimum Age0 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
QualificationsN/A
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNone Required
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions
  • English / Afrikaans Speaking Guide
  • Quad Bike
  • Helmet
  • Permit
  • Bottled water
  • Adventure
Exclusions

*meals
*beverages
*clothing

Notes

Adult Riders – Please be warned that this tour involves an element of risk. All participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to riding. If you have children under 16 who want to ride as a passenger, they are most welcome, provided that they are accompanied by an adult driver and that adults sign an indemnity form on behalf of the minor. Under 16 year olds must be ride as a passenger accompanied by an adult.

  • Safety Briefing & Practice Ride

You will be given an informative safety briefing and a practice ride to ensure that you are confident on the ATV before jumping onto the bikes and heading off on your adventure. Our guides will teach you hand signals and how to synchronise your body weight with the quad bike on various terrains. No helmet no ride policy. No experience necessary. All departure points are from Tsitsikamma Adventure Land @ National Park leave from the entry gate of the Tsitsikamma National Park

Customer Reviews

Prima geregeld met leuke en vriendelijke medewerkers. Pauze met een watertje onderweg, goed geregeld allemaal. - Dick Van Munster


We had the luck to be alone so we really could fully enjoy the ride. Even my wife who was a little bit afraid in the beginning liked the experience. The location is beautiful and the equipment and safety measures are respected and in a good state. The guide was a young positive person who was continuously looking and taking care of our group. The winter sun was the cherry on the cake and the lookout on the bay had an extra feature because a whale was splashing his tail and this created a breathtaking spectacle and sound. Don't hesitate to book, It's worth to have the opportunity - Gert Lathouwers


Lovely experience. Definitely worth while doing with the family. You take a ride through the plantation for about an hour to a beautiful lookout of the ocean. Quads are very easy to handle and our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable of the bush and plantation. - Reinhardt de Jager


Great experience! - Rodrigo tapias


It was absolutely amazing!! Really enjoyed it and our guide Will was great and made the experience so much better. I would 100% recommend and would do it again. It was a great experience for my partner and I!! It's was a true adventure. The whole process was professionally done and the people made us feel so welcome. The scenery was gorgeous. It was breathtaking truly. - Alnique Meyer




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