Otter Trail Picture Gallery

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South Africa Hiking Trails:
Otter Trail Picture Gallery

On foot from the Storm River's mouth to Natures Valley...

The Otter Trail is one of the most picturesque hiking trails in South Africa. Situated in the Tsitsikamma National Park it follows the coastline, crossing several rivers along the way.

The views from the top of the hills are magnificent and when you drop down to sea level again you can cool down in the sea.

It is quite common to see dolphins frolicking in the surf, so keep your eyes open. A small pair of binoculars will also come in very handy. Who knows, there might even be whales about!

The trail passes through indigenous forests and fynbos along the way. This is really one the must-do trails in South Africa

Otter Trail Picture Gallery
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	The intrepid hikers raring to go. The trail starts at the Storms River Rest Camp in the Tsitsikamma National Park.
	This waterfall and pool is a great place to cool down. The first section of the trail is hot and sweaty work having to clamber over rocks along the beach. It certainly does not arrive a moment to soon!
	The overnight huts are neat and has an outdoor fireplace on which you can braai. Wood is provided although in some sections you have to carry it in to the huts. Bunks are provided to sleep on. You must bring you own sleeping bags. Each hut has a counter on which you can prepare food. You have to bring your own food as well as gas stoves and lights.
	You cross rivers and streams every day on this hike. The major crossings are the Elandsbos and Bloukrans Rivers. It is a good idea to take note of when it is low tide and to time your crossing accordingly.
	The views that you are treated with are magnificent.The path generally follows the top edge of the cliffs except where you have to descend to cross a ravine or a river.
	Another stunning view of the coastline...
	...just cliffs, sea and sky...
	...which stretches as far as the eye can see.
	The overnight huts are all down at sea level. The distance between the huts are short enough so you can arrive with enough daylight left to enjoy swimming in sheltered bays such as this.
	Crossing over the top of a headland before descending down to the sea again.
	If you have space in your rucksack, consider bringing a diving mask and flippers along. There are plenty of pools and gullies along this trail which are ideal for snorkeling.
	Around every bend in the trail is another pretty picture. Very easy to become trigger happy with your camera!
	You have to hike the Otter trail to see scenery such as this. There is no other way to get here.
	Hopping from rock to rock trying not get our shoes wet!
	In the distance across the river mouth you can just make out the next overnight huts.
	Looking back across the river mouth from the veranda of the hut.
	Our crossing of the Bloukrans river coincided with spring low tide so we hardly got our ankles wet. This was a bit of an anti climax for us.
	The view from the last overnight hut on the trail.
	Taking a breather while admiring the view over the near vertical cliff.