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?
Try out our accommodation at really affordable rates with the brand new inclusion of ... HOT TUBS (accommodation guests only)
Adults & Children 12yrs & up R1640
Park fees included
Wetsuit hire R270 / Bootie hire R150
rates valid 31st August 2024
Wetsuit hire R135/ Bootie hire R80
rates valid 31st August 2024