“Hike
the Tsitsikamma coast in luxury!”
For
those hikers who know the rigours of the Otter Trail,
and for those who have never had the luck or the
courage to hike it, why not take a well earned break
and come and enjoy the unrivalled beauty and luxury
of the Dolphin Trail? For two magical days you can
now hike the magnificent Tsitsikamma Coast with
no heavy backpack, and spend three nights in comfort
at different accommodation venues!
This
unique trail has been made possible by the formation
of a partnership between the Tsitsikamma National
Park and two private sector partners, namely Forest
Ferns and Misty Mountain Reserve. The result is
a hiking experience that will both challenge and
pamper you. The trail covers a distance of 17 Km
starting in the unrivalled beauty of the Tsitsikamma
National Park at Storms River Mouth, and winds its
way eastwards through natural fynbos and pristine
indigenous forest, over rugged rocks at the waters
edge, to end on the banks of the Sandrift River
at The Fernery.
The package is fully inclusive and features the
following :
* all meals, from dinner on the day of arrival,
to breakfast on the day of departure
* the attendance of well trained local guides
* a 4x4 drive through the old Storms River Pass
* the transportation of all luggage by vehicle between
overnight stops so that guests need hike only with
a light pack containing a few personal items
Hikers
have stunning views of the rugged Tsitsikamma coastline,
and the chances of spotting whales, dolphins and
the occasional otter are good. On route, many birds
including the gorgeous Knysna Loerie can be heard
and spotted while hiking through the forest, and
the endangered Oystercatcher is often to be seen
on the shoreline. Swimming and snorkeling in the
rock pools is possible at the discretion of the
guides.
Visit
http://www.dolphintrail.co.za
for more information on Garden Route Whale &
Dolphin Watching.
