Today started off with a departure heading towards the coast. The morning brought some rain and mist, so when we drove along the supposedly stunning Outiniqua pass, we didn’t get to fully seize the view. However, it was pretty exciting to drive along the cliffs of the mountain and feel like we were right in the middle of a cloud. We still got out of the van to stretch our legs and grab some photo opportunities.
The morning continued with a visit to the Wilderness National Park where we paired up in canoes (which were more part-kayaks) to paddle along the Wilderness lagoon. The ride and scenery were incredibly serene and we came upon an intimate inlet with a small waterfall that just completed the tranquil experience. Our canoeing built us up an appetite so we grabbed some pizza for lunch in a nearby town called Knysna.
Our journey continued to Bloukrantz, where Kate and Christie conquered the world’s highest bungee jump! Sarah and I donned cameras prepared to snap photos and take videos of the two incredibly brave souls who slipped on harnesses and flew off a bridge. I wasn’t interested in attempting this thrill-seeking feat and didn’t care much to try to fit it into my budget on top of my higher priorities of adventures (jumping out of a plane and diving with great whites were on the top of my list). However, after hearing about Kate and Christie’s experience, I may just add bungee jumping to my life’s bucket list.
Our final excursion of the day was a trip to Tsitsikamma National Park, which was absolutely beautiful. It was still a bit overcast from the morning’s rain, but if anything, the mist just added to the park’s charm. We took a nature walk through the area, walking under trees and over boardwalks, which again made me feel as if I was in the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. The small hike included a crossing of a swinging suspension bridge over Storms River Mouth and since the group of us all have the minds of a five-year-old child, we certainly had fun with that!
The day was obviously fairly packed so by the time we reached Tsitsikamma Backpackers, our hostel in Stormsriver Village, we were ready to wolf down some dinner and hit the sack early. We had some morning zip-lining to look forward to!
xo Em
Some pics from the first three days:
Getting ready for safari!
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