Greater Tsitsikamma – Tsitsikamma National Park/Storms River Mouth
About the Birding
Greater Tsitsikamma – Tsitsikamma National Park/Storms River Mouth – return to the N2 via the eastern side of the Grootrivier Pass and drive east through the Toll Plaza for about 21 kms to the turnoff to the Tsitsikamma National Park/Storms River Mouth.
About the Birding Site
The Greater Tsitsikamma covers the area from the N2 along the plateau on the R102 through the Fynbos reserve to the Grootrivier Pass, Nature’s Valley estuary and forest trails around the Groot River, then continuing on the R102 to the N2 and on to the Tsitsikamma National Park and Storm’s River mouth. Afromontane forest, deep river gorges and fynbos covered plateaus predominate in this coastal strip against the backdrop of the Tsitsikamma mountains.
Other Related Information
Access and facilities:
Wild Cards are applicable for all Garden Route National Parks
N2/R102 junction for Crags to Nature’s Valley: -33.9382, 23.4899
Natures Way Farm forest road access: -33.9417, 23.5107
Salt River Fynbos trail parking area: -33.9673, 23.5397
Nature’s Valley Camp Site entrance: -33.9706, 23.5616
Key species:
Victorin’s Warbler, Cape Sugarbird , Cape Grassbird, Knysna Turaco, Knysna Woodpecker, Cape Batis, White-starred Robin, Chorister Robin-chat, African Finfoot, Forest Buzzard
Contact details:
Farm Stay Accommodation
Accommodation: Anne Wilson
Cell: +27 (0)73 565 6400
Farm stall & Nursery: Judy Wilson
Tel: +27 (0)44 534 8849
Email: Natureswayfarmstay@gmail.com
Website: naturesway-sa.com
Garden Route National Park – Nature’s Valley Camp Site and Storms River Mouth
Reservations: +27 (0)12 428 9111
Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/garden_route