Tsitsikamma
National Park
Southern Africa (Garden Route)Designated in 1964800 km²
Its suspension bridge over the mouth of the Storms River is one of the most photographed spots on South Africa's Garden Route
Area
800 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1964
Declared in 1964, Tsitsikamma combines ancient temperate forest with a spectacular rocky coast along South Africa's celebrated Garden Route. Its suspension bridge over the mouth of the Storms River, hung above turbulent water where the river meets the Indian Ocean, is one of the most iconic photographic spots in the whole of southern Africa.
Location
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1 dive site within 300 km is also shown.
Tsitsikamma: 20 documented species
Mammals7Birds8Amphibians4Cartilaginous fish
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in South Africa, where Tsitsikamma lies.
SavannahDesertMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
Where can I dive near here?
89 km away
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in South Africa?
Now is a good time: Southern right whales at Hermanus (June to November (peak August to October))
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