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.
“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 80m hike is over rocks and difficult terrain.
PADDLE UP THE STORMS RIVER MOUTH
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 Stormsrivier. 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.
LILO DEEPER UP THE STORMS RIVER GORGE
At the low-water point (where the 1 hour kayak trip turns around) 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!
CLIFF JUMPING
For the young, brave and adventurous (and the young, brave and adventurous at heart!) we take the opportunity up Storms River to leap off overhangs in the cliff walls into deep pools in the gorge. The cliff jumping adds a good dose of adrenaline for your trip back, as well as some good laughs, friendly encouragement and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities to brag to all your buddies when you get home. Cliff Jumping is not compulsory – you can simply enjoy the spectacle as you leisurely float in the long pools below. We’ve had kids as young as 6 and grandparents (as old as grandparents!) take the leap and enjoy the Lilo-ing, so we can truly say that this activity can be enjoyed by the whole family!
The Lilo trip is our most popular and most recommended trip by local and international tourists, so be sure not to miss out on this unique adventure!
Discover a new adventure activitiy in Storms River and experience nature and adventure at its best!
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 note: We are located INSIDE the National Park, and gate entry fee’s 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 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.
**What a magical experience it was** Came to "Storms River Kayak & Lilo", and was made straight at home from the moment we arrived there. We were given our life vest, introduced to our guides, and were run through the safety briefing, upon which we were lead up the "mountain" over the suspension bridge on to the launching site were our kayaks were waiting..a further explanation were given on how to make use of the kayaks and to be as safe as possible (together with the reassurance of being looked after by the fully trained,First aid qualified guides,in case anything would go wrong). We went out on the water (Kayaks) and up the stream that eventually on our way back lead back into the ocean. The guides gave us a full scenic adventure, together with sharing their ample amount of knowledge on the surrounding area,and nature in general. On our way back to the beach, me and my partner went capsized (our kayak turned over, due to the wive losing her 'balance' as a wave lifted us slightly). The guides were there in a heartbeat and reassured her that there is nothing to worry about as everything is fine. (and so it was). They've put her on their kayak and so we carried on making our way to the shore. (I was luckily on my own kayak, and was it the best part for me, as I could ride the waves as I liked). It was such a wonderful experience and will we be going back there on our next visit to South-Africa. Thank you very much to the wonderful team, and see you guys soon. - Marius Enslin
It was a super cool adventure! A must do for every local - how blessed are we to do such fun things in the most beautiful part of our country! Thank you so much Untouched Adventures, we will recommend the Kayak and Lilo experience to everyone we speak ;) - Este le Roux
The kayak and lilo tour was absolutely amazing. Must do for everybody around tsitsikamma. One of my best highlights in the 3 weeks SA was the swimming and cliff diving in the gorge. Thank you very much to Chad and his partner. Chad was a great guide. Thanks - Manuel Roth
We had an amazing experience with the kayaking and had fun and were looked after very well. We were encouraged to do things, but not put under any pressure and it is a memory I will have for the rest of my life. Thank you so much to our two guides, couldn’t recommend it any higher, it is a must, stunning scenery. - Vikki james
What a Fantastic experience with Norman and Stan they truelly have the best personalities for being tour guides at the end we all felt like one big happy family.Norman went above and beyond to make sure we had a safe and fun experience.There are no words to describe how gorgeous and amazing the views on this trip was thankyou we will highly recommend this to anyone.Trish - Trish Henderson
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