Overview
Storms River is the adventure capital of the Garden Route, a small village that punches far above its weight for adrenaline activities. The area offers world-class eco-tourism including bungee jumping from the Bloukrans River Bridge, zipline canopy tours through indigenous forest, and tubing down the Storms River.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget backpackers lodge beds from R110-116 per person. Mid-range guesthouses from R160-200 per person. Comfortable en-suite rooms from R295-460 per person.
Activities
Adventure activities typically R285-495 per person. Canopy tours, tubing, bungee jumping, Segway tours, and mountain biking available year-round.
Emergency
Police station in village. Closest hospital 40 km in Kareedouw; better-equipped private hospital 65 km in Plettenberg Bay.
Food
Restaurant meals run R60-200. Andelomi for best cuisine, Marilyn's 60s Diner for atmosphere. Most eateries cluster on Darnell and Formosa Streets.
Transport
Storms River sits on the N2 Garden Route highway. Intercape buses stop at Storms River Bridge. A car is helpful for reaching trailheads and exploring beyond the village.
