Storms River Mouth
A beach inside the Tsitsikamma Marine Reserve where the Storms River meets the ocean under forested cliffs — the dramatic eastern end of the Garden Route.
Trip Role
Ideal stay
Best for
Our take
It is a raw, powerful landscape that demands respect rather than a swimsuit.
It is a raw, powerful landscape that demands respect rather than a swimsuit.
- Trip Role
- Trip Anchor
- Ideal Stay
- a morning
- Time Needed
- 2-3 hours
- Best For
- hikers and nature photographers
- Go If
- You want to walk the iconic suspension bridge or start the Otter Trail.
Why it's worth your time
This is where the Garden Route turns rugged, featuring a deep river gorge carving through ancient forest into the Indian Ocean. It serves as the dramatic gateway to the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park.
What we love
The sheer scale of the gorge walls rising directly from the dark, churning water.
What to know
The water is cold and the currents are dangerous; there are no lifeguards on duty.
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