Storms River Mouth Rest Camp (Tsitsikamma)

Storms River Mouth is the dramatic heart of the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park, set where the booming breakers of the Indian Ocean pound a rocky shore and temperate high forest and fynbos roll right down to the sea. The chalets and camping sites are strung along a narrow strip between the cliffs and the water, with some of the finest coastal views in the country.

This is the start of the famous Otter Trail and the much-photographed suspension bridge over the Storms River mouth. Short forest and clifftop walks lead off from the camp, and the protected marine area makes it a notable spot for snorkelling and scuba diving.

Wildlife here is coastal and forest-dwelling: schools of dolphins offshore, the rare African black oystercatcher nesting along the rocks, the elusive Cape clawless otter, and Knysna louries and blue duiker in the forest. A restaurant overlooks the sea, and a shop covers basic supplies.