Arrival day – Tsitsikamma National Park
Check in at the Garden Route National Park Tsitsikamma Section reception. The afternoon can be used for short local walks, including the Loerie Trail or the opening section of the Waterfall Trail, before the trail briefing.
Hiking Day 1 – Storms River Mouth to Misty Mountain Reserve (7.5 km)
The first walk crosses the Storms River suspension bridge and climbs a steep, rocky path to the lookout above the coastline. After the coastal views, the trail descends through indigenous forest to a stream-side lunch stop. A demanding climb up Steilkop follows before a more comfortable forest walk into Misty Mountain Reserve.
Hiking Day 2 – Misty Mountain Reserve to The Fernery (9.5 km)
The second stage drops from the lodge to rock pools and follows the coast at sea level. Expect rocky ground, sea spray and potential swimming or snorkelling stops. The route then climbs to a forest lunch stop and finishes with roughly 3 km through fynbos to The Fernery.
Departure day
The normal programme returns hikers to the national park by vehicle, using the old Storms River Pass route. Confirm transfer arrangements and times as part of the current booking.
What to expect
Walk with a daypack containing water, rain protection, a warm layer, sun protection, swimming gear and personal medication. Footwear needs good grip for wet rocks and uneven coast. The trail is guided, but every hiker should be comfortable with a sustained climb and careful movement over rough ground.
The lodge stops are part of the hiking experience, so selected landscape and exterior images of them may be appropriate in the gallery. Avoid turning the article into a room-by-room accommodation listing: the route, conditions and daily walking remain the main story.
