THE TSITSIKAMMA HIKING TRAIL

I am here to give you some tips, to ensure that you have an amazing, hassle free hike.

I run a shuttle service for hikers, on request, from airports to and from the start and finish, or from the finish to the start, whatever your needs. We also include a shopping stop for gas canisters and provisions if you’re flying in. 

Many battle to find out this information before heading off on their hike, resulting in the hassle of having a car at each end of the trail and someone having to head off to fetch a car, only to drive all the way back again to fetch the rest of the hiking party. This is no fun when you are sore and weary after hiking for 6 days and all you want to do is relax with your hiking buddies, reflecting on the past 6 days’ experiences.

If you are driving from Cape Town direction, it is a good idea to park your car at the SanParks site at Natures Valley, De Vasselot, where you will be finishing, so that you will be closer to Cape Town for the return trip. This way you will also avoid the Tsitsikamma toll fees which amount to R63.50 each way.

There is safe, shady parking at both the finish and the start and you can leave your vehicle at either of these places, whichever suits your itinerary.

I run an owner operated shuttle business, and have the necessary “P.D.P.” licence and passenger insurances in place.

Here is some advice

In order to help make your hike more hassle-free, I offer the transport to and from any of the 4 starting points and 5 finish points of the trail.

Starting points:

• De Vasalot
• Bloukrans
• Lottering
• Boskor Sawmill

End Points:

• Bloukrans
• Lottering
• Boskor Sawmill
• Storms River Bridge
• Storms River Village

For your further convenience, I can shuttle you from any of the airports directly to the start and back again from the finish.

Those travelling from overseas should note that I can supply fully equipped backpacks and sleeping bags if needed.

If you have flown and I collect you from the airport, remember you cannot carry gas cylinders on the plane, but you can arrange with us to stop and shop for the necessary items on the way.

I run an owner/driver shuttle transport service, and have the necessary PDP licence and insurances in place.

The constant feedback from my passengers - very excited, tired, experienced, novice, young, old and a few despondent hikers, who  had to take an escape route for whatever reason, over the last 15 years, is always changing.  It is a life changing experience, without a doubt!

I trust that this site will give you the tips to help make your hiking experience smooth and pleasant!

The Tsitsikamma Trail is a beautiful and unforgettable experience, so make sure you are as prepared as can be, to be able to squeeze out maximum enjoyment of this magnificent experience!

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