Storms River
The Storms River Village is settled on the mouth of the Storms River, which originates from the Tsitsikama Mountains. The Storms River Village has become appropriately synonymous with the manner in which the river crashes tumultuously into the ocean; the suspension bridge from where the tides of the sea can be observed further highlights the dramatic and thrilling nature of this splendid area. The Storms River is one of the locations along the famous Garden Route and proves to be a terrific destination when you need a time out from the rest of the world. The scenery here is nothing short of magnificent; breathtaking in an ominous way, the landscape of the Storms River Village consists of rugged coastline, cliff edges, deep gorges and ravines, and undulating forest terrain.
As its name suggests, there are plenty of adventurous activities to enjoy in this seaside hamlet. The nearby Bloukrans River Bridge is a favoured locale amongst adrenaline junkies who love bungee jumping, while other fantastic pastimes include Canopy tours, biking trails, tubing and kloofing, fishing excursions, and hiking of course. Hiking is a prominent activity here in Storms River as it is the starting point of the strenuous 5km Otter’s Trail, which explores a complicated, yet exciting course of ravines, gorges, and cliff edges. The Storms River Village has the added benefit of being in close proximity to the glorious Tsitsikama National Park that fully embodies the beauty and essence of the Garden Route; visitors to Storms River able to explore this resplendent reserve will find the experience most rewarding.
