Tsitsikamma - the place of abundant water - named by the ancient San people. The Tsitsikamma forest is a vast protected conservation area supporting a diverse ecosystem of plant and animal life. One of the most impressive features of the forest are the ancient trees that tower above you draped in old father beard. Most of these trees are evergreen therefore the forest remains a spectacular vibrant green throughout the year. There are an estimated 116 different types of giant trees including some of the most popular; Outeniqua Yellowwood, Candle Wood, Knob wood, Hard Pear, Stink wood and Iron wood.

The forest floor is laced with a variety of ferns some of them such as the tree fern grow to lengths above head height sheltering delicate fungi and animals that reside on the forest floor. Some of these creatures include leopard, baboon, vervet monkey, porcupine, bush pig and bush buck to name a few.

While walking along forest trails you will see magical streams that cut their way through the vegetation. Picture perfect scenes of crystal clear water dotted with smooth river pebbles and over hanging ferns is a common sight.

Bird lovers can look forward to experiencing an estimated 250 species of bird that fly through the tree tops. The hard to spot - Narina Trogan is easier to see when doing a canopy tour as they often sit in high altitude areas of the forest. Some other species to look out for include Knysna Lourie, Knysna Woodpecker Olive Woodpecker, Emerald Cuckoo, Olive Woodpecker, Chorister Robin and Grey Cuckooshrike.

Ask your guide any questions that you may have as they are knowledgable about the area and it's diverse eco systems.

Tauraco corythaix 45-47cm in size Usually solitary or seen in pairs or in families of 3-5. Forages in canopy or fruiting trees. Olive Green. Red wing patch visible when bird is in flight.	Apaloderma narina 29-34cm in size Usually solitary or seen in pairs easily overlooked. Perches in trees and fly's down to the ground to catch insects. Distinguished by red mid breast to undertail.	Coracina caesia 25-20cm in size Usually solitary found in the canopy of trees. Eats caterpillars.	Cossypha dichroa Highly threatened by felling of trees.