Part 3 –
Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridge hike
The walk to
the Suspension Bridge starts at the shop and restaurant complex and is about 1.5km
in length.
For the
most part it has walkways for easy access for people who struggle to walk.
There are
handrail supports to help along in places which might be difficult for some
people.
At first,
the trail goes through the forest.
There are
many tiny waterfalls due to the water coming out of the mountain.
Glimpses of
the sea in places is breathtaking in its beauty.
Because of
the lack of sunlight, all rocks and trees are covered with fine moss.
This old
tree was stunning. To me it looked like it was sitting down with the roots forming
the knees and legs. J
Various
kinds of mushrooms can be found and I am sure at the right time of year, one
will find wild orchids growing there too.
There are lovely birds in this area but of
course I did not have the right lens on so these pictures are a bit blurry of
the glimpse I had of one I do not know.
The
suspension bridges are situated at the mouth of the Stormrivier.....
and the
lookout from above is magnificent.
These are
the statistics:
Going over
them is not everyone’s cup of tea because of the swaying but it is worth it if
you can do it as on the other side is the start to a climb to the top of a hill
from where the view stretches for miles.
From the
main building, you can also opt to go kayaking to the mouth with a guide to
assist you along the way.
The other
two bridges are shorter and much more doable for most people.
The
trail from here divides into two. You can opt for going a short distance along
the coast or go back the way you came.
We of
course opted to see new territory and found this lovely wild Hibiscus growing
in the sunshine.
The rock
formations here are so beautiful.
For anyone
interested in geology, it is a place where you can spend hours exploring and
find new formations everywhere you look.
1 comment:
This was such an awesome walk with such diversity along the way.
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