Nature's
Valley Rest Camp
This camp is situated in De Vasselot on the banks of
the Groot River, about 30 km from Plettenberg Bay and about 40 km from Storms
River Rest Camp. It is an ideal region for bird watchers and has a variety of
trails for hikers.
Trails
Suspension bridge at Storms River - River mouth
between two ragged cliffs with some greenery, with the suspension bridge in the
foreground Suspension bridge at Storms River The Otter Trail starts at the Storms River camp and
the South African National Parks has laid out several short trails for day
visitors. Set in the Garden Route, the trails lead through coastal and forest
scenes, as well as various waterfalls, streams and rivers.
l. The Suspension Bridge and Lookout Trail is an
easy stroll that leads along the western side of the river mouth, past the
Strandloper Cave to the suspension bridge across the mouth. On the other side
of the bridge there is a short but very steep climb to a lookout point from
which there are fine views of the mouth and the camp.
2. The Waterfall Trail is an short but demanding
hike which follows the first 2.65 kilometres (1.65 miles) of the Otter Trail;
hikers may not walk beyond the waterfall unless hiking the Otter Trail.
3. The Blue Duiker Trail starts just west of the
information centre and leads through scrub forest tip to the Agulhas lookout
from where whales and dolphins can often be spotted in winter. After crossing a
short section of fynbos, the trail takes hikers into the dry forest with some
fine Sickle-leaved Yellowwoods evident. The Blue Duiker Trail continues through the forest,
crossing a stream below a delightful waterfall. Several more streams and a
cavernous tree bole mark the route. After crossing the road to the camp, the
path drops to the coast just west of the start of the Waterfall/Otter trails
and returns past the camp site and chalets. Birdlife unique to the forest is
found west of the road, which makes this trail a favorite with birdwatchers.
4. The Lourie Trail is a short-cut to the Blue
Duiker Trail, marked with the yellow sign. This trail passes next to a
waterfall and has gorgeous views over the marine reserve. During the whale
period, and if the sea is calm, whales can often be seen from the top of the
cliffs.
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