“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 1km hike takes about 30 min
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 Stormsriver. 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.
At the low-water point 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!
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 see below link that will show you where we are located.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
Clients are not allowed on our activities under the influence of alcohol.
Please note: We are located INSIDE the National Park please see video link below that shows you where we are located, gate entry fees 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 the 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.
https://youtu.be/4KkJRHX-mWQ?si=SruZyd63n3uM0KBU
Die Kanutour war super organisiert. Das Personal war freundlich und hat alles sehr gut erklart. Wir haben uns immer sicher gefuhlt. Es hat viel Spass gemacht mit dem Kayak im Meer und dem Fluss zu fahren. Auch der kurze Trip mit der "Luftmatratze" war schon. Ein tolles Naturerlebnis. Sehr cool war auch der Sprung von der Klippe. Super Adrenalin-Kick. Insgesamt hat die Tour zwei Stunden gedauert, was ausreichend ist. Hat sehr viel Spass gemacht. Danke fur das Erlebnis :-) - Matthias Block-Loewer
Great adventure! Friendly, helpful staff. Good equipment. Worth doing,. Value for money. - Peter Tenbuuren
A great experience Guides were very friendly Highly recommend - Oonagh cleland
Our entire group had an amazing time... we all would do it again... the guides were knowledgeable and patient with those extra people in the group that joined in with us that had not done either of the exercises before... loved every moment - Robin Little
A wonderful experience enjoyed by young and old! We wouldn't hesitate to do it again ! Thank you - Richard Lindes
Our AfriCanyon river adventure starts with registration, getting your wetsuit, kit and a quick briefing at basecamp. We then transfer you to the river entry point, a short drive in our vehicle and within minutes you are on your way. A brilliant combination of fun and adventure in the great outdoors!
Run the river with AfriCanyon, navigate through the river shallows, swim through natural tannin coloured fresh-water mountain pools, maneuver down water slides and abseil waterfalls as you dip down into the river gorge.
First timer, novice or seasoned at canyoning we’ve got your back. Under our professional guidance, using the latest spec adventure equipment your qualified guide ensures a kloofing adventure you simply can’t get enough of.
In fact we know you’re likely to want to do it again and again!
So Take the Gap, Feel the Rush.
CUSTOMERS – PLEASE ENSURE YOU GET TO THE AFRICANYON BASE 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED BOOKING FOR BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE / GEAR UP
CUSTOMERS – PLEASE ENSURE YOU GET TO THE AFRICANYON BASE 1 HOUR BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED BOOKING FOR BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE / GEAR UP
2 Guides per trip.
All adventure, equipment. ie. Wet Suit, Harness, Helmet, Life jackets
Food and drink
NO Pregnant ladies allowed!
NB – GROUP SIZE – If your group size is greater than 10 people and you would like to do the activity together please contact the office and arrange for a special trip.
NB – ALL CUSTOMERS ARE TO PLEASE BRING A PAIR OF SHOES WITH THEM SUITABLE FOR SWIMMING AND FOR RIVER WALKING. If you do not have suitable shoes you can rent them from us at R90,00 / pair.
CUSTOMERS MUST ARRIVE 1 HOUR BEFORE THE BOOKING TIME FOR THE SAFETY BRIEFING AND EQUIPMENT ISSUE.
We had another excellent canyoning experience with Africanyon. The scenery down in the gorge is just so beautiful - you have to be there to experience it. Our guides, Warren and Puna, were friendly, attentive and ensured that everybody was safe at all times. We'll definitely be back! - TJAART COETZEE
Amazing adventure made extra special by 2 excellent professional and entertaining guides, Tom and Steph - Petra Browning
?[?]?[?]?[?]?[?]?[?] We had such a great time kloofing! The experience was so much fun, and our two guides were fantastic -- funny, supportive, and always helpful when needed. At times, the trip felt slightly rushed, but other than that, it was an unforgettable adventure. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a thrilling and enjoyable outdoor activity! - Monique Maron
Hi there! The trip was really fun and the guides were super friendly and helpful. The only thing that I can think of is allowing guests to take a snack and water with. It gets really hot throughout the day and with all the swimming one gets quite thirsty and a little hungry. We really enjoyed the trip and we had a lot of fun we are only a little bit disappointed that we don't have any pictures of the trip! We thought that we'd maybe be allowed to take a phone in a waterproof pouch but we could not. We only later learnt that you have cameras available but it was not working on the morning. You should maybe consider letting one of the guides take a camera and take a few pictures throughout the trip at designated areas as well as a before and after picture. I'm sure people will love that. You can then have it uploaded on a site/send via email or even have it for sale. - Natasha Kovacs
Amazing amazing amazing experience. Will do it again. It was truly one of my best activities done so far in titsikama. The photos and videos should by complimentary and one should not be charged for it - Nadea jooste
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