Soar Through the Treetops: The Ultimate Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour Adventure on the Garden Route

Nestled in the lush heart of South Africa's iconic Garden Route, the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour by Stormsriver Adventures is one of the premier things to do on the Garden Route. This exhilarating zipline adventure embodies adrenaline, exciting, fun, family friendly, couples, romantic, honeymoon, bucket list, rainy days, all weather, adventure, extreme, wildlife, and nature. While not a traditional safari, water sport, hiking, trails, or beaches, the tour offers intimate forest wildlife encounters and stunning natural scenery, perfect for road trip explorers.

Glide between 10 treetop platforms up to 30m above the ancient Tsitsikamma forest floor, zipping along cables up to 100m long amid towering Outeniqua Yellowwood trees (some 700+ years old), misty gorges, and waterfalls. Spot wildlife like Knysna loeries, samango monkeys, and vibrant birds. The all-weather experience shines even on rainy days, with light rain enhancing the magical atmosphere—raincoats provided, thrills uninterrupted. Ideal for family friendly groups (ages 7-70, with restrictions), couples seeking romantic thrills, honeymoon memories, or extreme adventure seekers.

Activities in Tsitsikamma highlight this 2-2.5 hour tour, including safety briefing and refreshments. Operation times: Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, departures every 30 minutes (more frequent in peak season). Adult ~R895, child ~R730 (plus fees).

Stormsriver Adventures offers additional products: Woodcutters Journey (tractor-trailer forest ride), Guided Hikes on scenic trails, and Team Building.

Contact: Website www.stormsriver.com, Phone +27 (0)42 281 1836 / +27 (0)79 554 9663, Email adventure@gardenroute.co.za.

Five of the best restaurants close by (within 5-15 km):

1. Tsitsikamma Cattle Baron (2 km): Oceanfront steakhouse with sweeping coastal views, famous flaming Chateaubriand, seafood grills, family booths, and hearty meals in a relaxed setting. (966+ reviews)

2. Marilyn's 60's Diner (5 km): Retro American vibe with classic burgers, thick milkshakes, fun 60s decor, great for families and nostalgic diners.

3. Tsitrus Cafe (4 km): Cozy spot for pizzas, fresh cafe meals, light bites, and coffee, offering a welcoming atmosphere near the village.

4. De Oude Martha (5 km): Charming à la carte dining blending old-world charm with modern South African dishes in a relaxed country setting.

5. Tsitsikhaya Restaurant (6 km): Authentic local South African cuisine prepared by township chefs, unpretentious flavors with mountain views.

Two close farm stalls:

1. Oudebosch Country Café and Farm Stall (10 km): Iconic roadside stop at the Tsitsikamma/Langkloof crossroads, offering fresh groceries, gifts, curios, light meals, coffee, and tourist info in a scenic mountain setting.

2. Nature's Way Farmstall (8 km): Charming stall with organic produce, homemade cheeses, jams, and artisan crafts, set amid lush greenery for a true Garden Route pit stop.

Distances from Tsitsikamma:

• Knysna Charters: ~92 km

• Knysna Scootours: ~92 km

• Knysna Quad Bike Tours: ~92 km

• Knysna Deep Sea Fishing Adventures: ~92 km

• Knysna Kayak Hire: ~92 km

Five Latest Customer Reviews:

1. "This was a great experience in a superb environment of a primary forest. All perfectly organized. I felt very safe in the hands of experienced guides Max and Zanith, who both have good spirit and humor. Many thx to them!"

2. "It was a Stunning experience, the only let down was that we had amended the time on trip advisor but it hadn’t sent the update to Stormsriver adventures. They were very helpful and accommodating."

3. "Very knowledgeable guides and they made it fun as well. Ziplines were great, enough risk to make it a little scary, but not too much 😉"

4. "The staff were friendly and helpful. We saw chameleon on the trees while we were on the one platform. We also met a friendly family with whom we chatted along the tour. Highly recommended to do the Canopy Tours"

5. "Doing the canopy tours, was the absolute highlight of our day. It was so much fun and Sibu made the tour fun and entertaining. We all enjoyed it so much and the kids were so excited to get their certificate at the end. Would totally do it again."

This Adventure on the Garden Route delivers lifelong bucket list memories