Best trails in Garden Route National Park

Beautiful, shaded hike along the river to a waterfall which is great to swim in. One can also take a canoe to a point and then walk to the waterfall. So much work has gone into making this trail spectacular and enjoyable. For most of the way the walk is on a wooden deck walking under trees in shade, truly a great family day out.

Suspension bridges are awesome, with a breath taking coast line. Spot nesting pairs of African Black Oystercatchers, one of South Africa’s most endangered birds, on the rocky shores, and the shy Cape Clawless Otter hunting crabs on the coastline. Look out for dolphins frolicking in the surf and migrating Southern Right Whales passing close by. Enjoy stunning coastal scenery in the Garden Route National Park.

This is the first part of the Otter Trail, until the waterfall. It can be done as an out and back and does not require booking like the full 5 day Otter Trail. Check the tides before doing this trail as it could make a difference to the difficulty. You can use this link: https://www.kwathabeng.co.za/tides/Storms-River-Mouth-tides.html This route can be very rocky and slippery if wet.

Trail to the beautiful and secluded mouth of the Salt River into the sea. The first part of the way along the coast is officially discouraged ("extremely dangerous") after a landslide a few years ago. If anything, this part can only be tackled at low tide. Otherwise over the mountains to the river mouth and back again.

Great hike through the forest leading to the Otter trail with views of the coastline. Beautiful waterfall and pleasant walk in the shade. Well maintained path which is easy to follow. The section in the forest is very shady and pleasant, there is a lot to see in the rainforest, the highlight is the hidden and truly spectacular waterfall.

The Circles in the Forest trail is situated in the Goldfield State Forest and starts/ends at the Krisjan-se-Nek picnic site where you can braai and picnic. It is a beautiful walk through an indigenous forest. There is a swimming spot in a cool forest pool with small fish species in and also a beautiful waterfall. There are sections where you walk amongst huge forest ferns and frog-filled streams with small wooden bridges.

Medicine for the mind, body and soul. This trail is hiking within a forest. The trail starts off hugging the rocks so ensure it is low or mid-tide when beginning. this trail. The second half tops out on the ridge in full sun so prepare adequately for the sun. The second crossing of the Salt River is a great picnic spot.

Nature’s Valley is, undoubtedly, one of the natural gems of South Africa. Its peaceful ambience and breath-taking beauty is simultaneously humbling and awe-inspiring, bearing testament to the natural wealth of South Africa. This trail offers a gentle sheltered walk through the forest, leading to a steep incline with a view that is totally worth it. A really lovely forest walk with beautiful old trees.

Golden beaches and lush indigenous forests set the stage for the opening section of the Tsitsikamma Trail, a world-class multi-day journey through the Garden Route National Park. This renowned trek traditionally begins at the De Vaselot Caravan Park in Nature's Valley and concludes several days later at Storms River. While the entire expedition is often broken into six stages, this first leg serves as a relatively straightforward introduction, taking hikers from the edges of the Groot River...

Very beautiful trail through the forest that ends at the waterfall. The trail is easy and safe for anyone to do. It contains wooden walkways that might be slippery. Please be aware the forest part has a lot of mosquitoes. The waterfall is amazing and great natural swimming hole. Great birdlife and trees in this forest trail.