“Our favourite!” The 2 hour Storms River Kayak & Lilo Adventure is our most popular adventure activity in Tsitsikamma National Park! If you are keen to explore deeper into the Storms River Gorge in Tsitsikamma, and experience the long, deep, quiet pools, then the Kayak and Lilo trip is for you!
We paddle from the Harbour next to the small beach across the ocean, then under the Suspension Bridge and up the beautiful Storms River Mouth. Please note that if the sea is rough, you have to hike to the Suspension Bridge (along a boardwalked trail), where we then hike along the river from the suspension bridge up to the jetty to where you then get on onto your kayaks. This 1km hike takes about 30 min
This is where the true Kayaking adventure begins – paddling the Storms River, the pinnacle of Tsitsikamma National Park. After waving to all the tourists photographing you from the Suspension Bridge, we continue the kayak trip up the Stormsriver. We paddle right into the bats cave and spend time gazing up at the magnificent and spectacular cliffs all around us, all from the comfort of our double sit-on-top kayaks.
At the low-water point we disembark our kayaks and we jump on our unique Lilo’s. (a Lilo is an inflatable mattress that we’ve had specially made for this trip). From here we walk and float over a short section of rocks and simply wade deeper up the river on the Lilo’s. What a stunning view it is, laying on a Lilo at water level, and gazing up to cliffs that touch the sky! At reaching a certain point, we simply turn our Lilo’s around and float back down river to our Kayaks!
ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN
When the ocean is safe to kayak over the trip will involve in total: 10 minutes briefing, 20-30 minutes of ocean kayaking, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming and some time in between of just relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view. If the ocean is unsafe to kayak over, the trip will involve in total: +/- 40 minutes of hiking through the forest, 10 minutes of briefing, 30-40 minutes of river kayaking, 40 minutes on Lilo and +/- 20 minutes Cliff Jumping, swimming etc. as above.
PLEASE NOTE: The kayak & lilo activity starts half an hour after the time slot booked for as it takes time to have the briefing (see above), be kitted out etc. Please see below link that will show you where we are located.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
Clients are not allowed on our activities under the influence of alcohol.
Please note: We are located INSIDE the National Park please see video link below that shows you where we are located, gate entry fees must be paid upon arrival. Please note that we are currently experiencing approximately one-hour delays at the entrance gate due to renovations by SANPARKS. Please allow for extra time.
During the peak summer season, it can take an hour or longer to get through the National Park gate. Please allow for this in your travel planning as there are no refunds for late/no shows.
NOTE: If you are requiring times or group sizes other than those shown please contact our shop on 073 1300 689 / 076 959 2817 during business hours as other time slots may be available.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
We had an awesome time on the kayak & lilo trip! Our guides Romeo and Dewald were very professional and both had a great sense of humour and added to the experience. Thanks to them both. - Rocco Hadland
My friend and i had a BRILLIANT time! Breyton and Luba were fantastic guides, we couldnt have asked for a better experience :) - Lexi Potgieter
Loved every moment of it. Especially helping my friend to join me as well. The guides, Lisa and the guy was amazing!! - TASHRIKA SINGH
Une tres chouette activite avec des accompagnateurs, en nombre, hyper attentifs et aux petits soins. Adapte a toute la famille, dont mon fils de 7 ans - Laurence Kinon
Very good experience, good organization, fun - Thierry Ketelaers
Your amazing guides will run over a quick briefing and ensure all guests are confident with the quad bikes. From start to finish, the tour is filled with energy, fun and sights that are so beautiful you just want to stop and take it all in. The new route incorporates more technical sections but is still enjoyable and manageable for the newbie’s, moderate to experienced rider. This route takes you through the heart of the forest which is encompassed by sky-scraper trees and the indigenous forest. Like any great quad bike route, it has its fair share of muddy sections! You could enjoy this route time and time again as this scenery you don’t come across too often in your city life. It really gets you out of your comfort zone.
DID YOU KNOW THAT when you book your quad bike tour you will receive amazing discounts on our accommodation options as well. Contact us today on 041 582 1461 to find out more.
On route back, the guides will take you through your paces and lead you through some fun technical sections, and the beautiful untouched famous indigenous forest. Do something different, challenging and above all, great fun. Be prepared to get dirty.
Our Quad Bikes are designed to cater for ages 16 and above. If you have children under 16 who wish to join us on a tour, you are most welcome provided that they are accompanied by an adult driver and ride as a passenger to ensure the safety of the minor.
All quad bikes are steered using handlebars, accelerate using a thumb throttle and brake using four fingers. Gear shifting is controlled by an automatic clutch and an electronic button shift system, making it a more enjoyable experience without worrying about the change of gears.
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Adult Riders – Please be warned that this tour involves an element of risk. All participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to riding. If you have children under 16 who want to ride as a passenger, they are most welcome, provided that they are accompanied by an adult driver and that adults sign an indemnity form on behalf of the minor. Under 16 year olds must be ride as a passenger accompanied by an adult.
You will be given an informative safety briefing and a practice ride to ensure that you are confident on the ATV before jumping onto the bikes and heading off on your adventure. Our guides will teach you hand signals and how to synchronise your body weight with the quad bike on various terrains. No helmet no ride policy. No experience necessary. All departure points are from Tsitsikamma Adventure Land located at Misty Mountain Reserve.
It was a lot of fun and a new experience for a lot of our group. The route wasn't great though, or scenic - it was just on this dust road where you couldn't see anything because of all the dust. It would have been nice to drive within a forest or something like that. It was an out and back route. Be prepared to get very dirty. - Caryn Kennedy
This was a very nice experience and we received amazing service. Thank you Anela! - Marleina Nel
We and a very nice experience and received great service. Thank you Anela! - Marleina Nel
Excellent service and very helpful. - Des Mutusamy
Not worth the money at all. Had to wait very long as group before us ran out of petrol on one of the bikes. x2 bikes broke down with us on the way back. Had to 'lift' each other back... Not an very enjoyable experience. Much disappointed. Tour guide - he was very nice and friendly - T.de Freay
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