Stormsriver Adventures is a professional adventure and activity company
based in the heart of the Tsitsikamma Forest.

Adventure activities take place from the adventure centre in the scenic little
village of Stormsriver which is 75 km from Plettenberg Bay and 160 km from Port Elizabeth just off the N2. The area is malaria free!

Click here to open a map of where Stormsriver Adventures is located.

• SATSA Member Profile
• Social Responsibility Profile
• 10 Point Commitment Statement

Stormsriver Adventures is more than just an adventure company, and
strives to enrich the surrounding environment and community by
honouring the following 10 point commitment statement:

• Total compatibility with sensitive environmental issues thus ensuring a sustained commitment to conservation of natural
  resources used in adventure products.
• Forming a synergistic relationship with all parties in the area to the
  
  mutual benefit of all role players without exclusion.
• Upliftment of the community through job creation.
• Forming of partnerships with individuals/communities through
  
  joint ventures.
• Committed resource plough-back by providing training for local
  inhabitants thus creating a highly professional tourist oriented
  
  community.
• Creation of mini-enterprises through the training of
  
  "Adventure Contractors".
• Provide marketing expertise for the responsible expansion of tourism
  in the area and actively promote the entire area in accordance with
  
  tourism forum philosophies.
• Maintain and enhance optimal safety standards in all adventure
  
  operations without compromise.
• Expand environmental education packages in collaboration with South African National Parks, Department of Water Affairs and forestry, M.T.O.
  
  and other organisations.
• Actively assist with community fund raising projects and development
  of S.M.M.E's.

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"Transition", "upliftment"; "empowerment" - before profit.!

Stormsriver Adventures emerged as one of the largest new job creators in the Eco Adventure industry in South Africa. The organization has self funded the training of guides from the local community since 1998.

The Government's commitment to promote active labour market policies is well demonstrated in the Skills Development Act, 1998 and the Skills Development Levies Act, 1999.

These two pieces of legislation introduce new institutions, programs and funding policies designed to increase investment in skills development.
There are two over-riding priorities that this legislation seeks to address.

• The first ever-present reality of the global economy and the imperative to increase skills to improve productivity and competitiveness of industry, business, commerce and service.
• The second is to address the challenge of social development and the eradication of poverty.

 

Stormsriver Adventures has trained in excess of 500 Adventure Guides since 1998 and remains a major contributor to training in the Eco Adventure Industry.

An empowerment catering company, funded by Stormsriver Adventures is contracted to supply all catering requirements.

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Stormsriver Adventures has been actively involved in driving the P.F.M
philosophy as promulgated in accordance with the National Forestry Act
in 1998.

The conservation and sustainable use of the Indigenous Forests for
the benefit of all.


The mission of the Directorate: Indigenous Forest Management is the sustainable management of the indigenous forest for biodiversity conservation and the economic, social and spiritual upliftment of South Africa's people with a special emphasis on poor rural communities.

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South Africa Tourism Service Association is the largest association of its kind in Southern Africa. Stormsriver Adventures is one of a handful of adventure companies to be granted membership and hereby complies fully with S.A.T.S.A's strict code of conduct.


The Tourism Business Council of South Africa endorses responsible tourism expansions in accordance with ethical principles. T.B.C.S.A has endorsed Stormsriver Adventures.


The Field Guide Association of Southern Africa is the largest guiding body in Southern Africa. Stormsriver Adventures is a corporate member of FGASA and complies with their code of conduct.

Stormsriver Adventures was awarded the Fair Trade in Tourism accreditation in October 2003. This is a world first in tourism and endorses the companies’ ongoing commitment to the Fair Trade principles.

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The company carries extensive liability insurance with LLOYD's of LONDON.
All vehicle and public driving permits are in place.

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Marketing is the cornerstone of the company. The ongoing Marketing campaign includes: Radio, Television, Newspaper, Trade Magazines and website exposure.

• Extensive local television coverage has been received
• Stormsriver Aventures has featured prominently in television
  programs since 1998.
• International television crews have featured the companies adventure activities in Canada, U.S.A, Brazil, Holland, Ireland, Britain, Germany, Scandinavia, Sweden, Switzerland, Australia and Denmark,
  to mention but a few.
• Website marketing is extensive and two websites are currently active.
• Articles have appeared in Getaway Magazine; Style; Men's Health; You and Country Life; Huisgenoot and more recently National geographic have visited the operation.
• The New York Times have featured the company extensively.
• Regular articles have appeared in all the major South African newspapers.
• All major trade shows are attended.
• Time magazine has prominently featured the Tsitsikamma
  Canopy Tour.

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Stormsriver Adventures is a major role player in Poverty Relief Programs in the Tsitsikamma region, providing assistance and expertise.

Projects include:

• Clothing Distribution
• Sports Development
• Environmental Education
• Environmental education excursions are conducted regularly and include 1600 children annually from the local communities.
• An Empowerment Catering Company setup by Stormsriver Adventures in 2003 supplies all catering requirements and has created 10 new positions for women.
• The company adopted the local Primary School and makes a significant contribution to the school feeding scheme by providing meals for 140 children.
• A Community Owned Craft Initiative and local crafts can be purchased from our small retail outlet. This major project is receiving support and assistance from Stormsriver Adventures.
• An extensive community animal welfare program has been initiated by Stormsriver Adventures servicing the local inhabitants of Stormsriver.

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Adventure Team is made up of enthusiastic and trained local guides, who not only ensure the safety of all visitors, but also add interesting insights into the local surrounds, fauna, flora and culture.

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Stormsriver Adventures' guides and team members all strive to maintain and enhance optimal safety standards in all adventure operations, without compromise. The equipment, apparatus and vehicles used in all adventures meet the highest quality standards and are stringently checked and maintained.

The safety and enjoyment of all visitors are of paramount importance.

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