Indigenous Forests, The Storms River Canyon, Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridges, The Bat Cave and a great full body workout- 

all of Tsitsikamma's main attractions wrapped up in a fun and unique river adventure, 


Step 1... arrive

The 6hr activity begins in Storms River Village at Tube 'n Axe Lodge with a welcome, orientation briefing and kit up (30min)

Step 2...the drive

A 20min drive though thick indigenous forest gets us to our drop off point where each participant receives his/her own tube.

Step 3...the walk

From here its a 800m walk down into the Storms River Gorge (10min)

Step 4 ... get wet!

A final few do's and don'ts and safety demonstrations conclude the formalities and we set off down the narrow Storms River en-route to Tsitsikamma National Park.

Step 5...rejuvenate

Approximately 1km downstream of our starting point, the River valley narrows down into a narrow canyon with 110m high vertical fern clad walls 2m apart i places.

 Step 6 ...the canyon

The start of the Narrow canyon marks 'The Point of No Return' and from here on its a 3,5km downstream tubing/bouldering experience with optional jumps

Step 7...boulder, step

Tubes are used as paddling craft as there are many long pools to traverse and in between many bouldering sections where portage is necessary.

Many of these boulder sections offer rock & tube jumps, and often small fun rapids (water level dependent)

Step 8...unwind

The journey on fresh drinkable water offers the ultimate way to rejuvenate in nature whilst giving you a full body workout at the same time

Step 9..paddle

The experience of Tubing the Red Route' section of The Storms River  is somewhat similar to canyoning without the necessity for rope access. 

Step 10...explore

The Red Route excursion take you into uncharted territory and a truly phenomenal geographical spectacle. This is the excursion that fascinated early adventurers and is the place where the spirit of adventure began almost 50 years ago on the Garden Route.

The score!

Our arrival at the Storms River Mouth in Tsitsikamma National Park marks the beginning of the end of our river trip.

Indigenous Forests, The Storms River Canyon, Tsitsikamma National Park, Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridges, The Bat Cave and a great full body workout

...all of Tsitsikamma's main attractions wrapped up in a fun and unique river adventure, 

Step 11...remember

At the old Jetty, we deflate our tubes and take the 20min three suspension bridge boardwalk back to the world renown Storms River Mouth rendezvous point in the parking lot.

Step 12...laugh

Our Driver has brought your dry clothes and you'll have a chance to change before taking the 20min drive back to base in Storms River Village.

Our Lodge

Step 13....feast

Our setup at the Lodge offers delicious meals, cash bar and comfortable and affordable accommodation

Step 14...relax

Our Facilities include: secure parking, retail and curio shop, swimming pool, hot tubs, table soccer, pool table and kids playground

Step 15....sleep

we have 14 en-suite rooms ranging from our luxurious mountain view rooms and log cabins to glamping and budget rooms as well as dormitory beds and camping facilities (kids friendly)


most visitors to our premises say.... we should have stayed here.... 

just saying.. why stay in a stiff boring hotel?

Tsitsikamma Accommodation Hot Tubs

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