Tsitsikamma National Park
A coastal reserve on the Garden Route known for its indigenous forests and dramatic shoreline. The five day Otter Trail runs along its cliffs, and a suspension bridge crosses the mouth of the Storms River.
- Where
- Storms River, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- -34.0217, 23.8956
Get the Tsitsikamma National Park stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Tsitsikamma National Park. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Eastern Cape volume with your photos and a note.
Near Tsitsikamma National Park
Bloukrans Bridge 24 km
A concrete arch bridge on the N2 in the Eastern Cape, 216 metres above the Bloukrans River, which opened in 1984. It is the site of the world's highest commercial bridge bungee jump, with a platform that hangs beneath the arch.
Seal Point Lighthouse 89 km
An operating lighthouse on Cape St Francis in the Eastern Cape. It houses a small museum, and visitors can climb to the top of the tower in the company of a guide.
Wilderness National Park 119 km
A protected area around the seaside town of Wilderness, between George and Knysna, and part of the Garden Route National Park. It takes in a chain of lakes, rivers, estuaries and beach, popular for canoeing and birdwatching.
Pinnacle Point 168 km
A headland on the coast near Mossel Bay with a series of caves that show human use of shellfish and ochre about 160,000 years ago. A clifftop golf resort stands above, and guided walks take visitors to the archaeological caves.
Cango Caves 170 km
A show cave system in the Swartberg foothills north of Oudtshoorn, filled with large dripstone chambers. A guided tour runs through the biggest halls, and a longer adventure route squeezes through narrow tunnels to reach deeper sections.
Addo Elephant National Park 183 km
A wildlife park near Gqeberha, ranking third in size among South Africa's national parks after Kruger and Kgalagadi. It is best known for its large herds of elephants, which visitors watch from self drive roads and waterholes.
Swartberg Pass 187 km
A mountain road on the R328 that crosses the Swartberg range along the northern edge of the Little Karoo. It is a gravel pass with sharp switchbacks and wide views, and it is the only road access to the remote valley of Gamkaskloof.
Mountain Zebra National Park 244 km
A national park in the Eastern Cape, established in July 1937 to protect the endangered Cape mountain zebra. It sits in rolling Karoo hill country near Cradock and also supports cheetah, buffalo and many antelope.
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Questions
Where is Tsitsikamma National Park?
Tsitsikamma National Park is in Storms River, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Bloukrans Bridge (24 km), Seal Point Lighthouse (89 km), Wilderness National Park (119 km).
How do I get the Tsitsikamma National Park stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Tsitsikamma National Park and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Eastern Cape volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Tsitsikamma National Park before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Eastern Cape volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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