OTTER HIKING TRAIL BOOK!!! A new hard cover book (the first of it's kind since 1988) which deserves a place of honour on any coffee table is now available. This high quality publication can either serve as a photographic souvenir or a guide to the Otter hiking trail. Visitors to the Tsitsikamma National Park will find a wealth of information pertaining to the rest camp and the activities which can be enjoyed in Storms River Mouth Rest Camp. The book's 200 pages are packed with informative and interesting text and more than 230 superb photos. Dr David Mabunda, Chief Executive Officer of South African National Parks endorsed the book by writing the foreword.

Reviews

“The book is a must for fans of one of SANParks' jewels. Every day of the trail
 is covered in full .....”
GETAWAY


“Great photo's and much information”.
Wilhelm Mayhofer, Engerwitzdorf, Austria
 

“This is the best book describing the Otter hiking trail that I've ever seen. The photography is unbelievable good!!”
Hesther van den Berg, Pretoria
 

“An exceptional book, a MUST HAVE for every nature lover's book collection.”
Marysia Avis, Cape Town
 

“Absolutely beautiful – either as a souvenir of the trail or as a guide for
prospective hikers.”
Marinda van Graan, Pretoria
 

“This particular book with it's excellent photo's and vivid descriptions fills the prospective hiker of the Otter hiking trail with excitement and anticipation.
You simply have to do the trail after reading the book!”
Leoni Snyman, Benoni
 

“What a excellent gift for an Otter hiker!”
Gideon Griebenow, Johannesburg
 

“A wonderful book!”
Rodney Stops, Musgrave. KZN

 

CONTENTS OF BOOK


ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

FOREWORD (Written by Dr David Mabunda, CEO SANParks)

TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK

      Introduction

STORMS RIVER REST CAMP

      Accommodation
      Camping
      Activities
      Swimming
      Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
      Boat Cruises

     Hiking: Short Trails
                Mouth
                Uitkyk Viewpoint
                Blue Duiker
                Lourie
                Waterfall
 

    Overnight Trails:
                Dolphin
                Otter

OTTER HIKING TRAIL: Prince of trails

 Introduction

 Why is the Otter Hiking Trail so fascinating?
  Scenery
  Fungi
  Cape Fynbos
  Ferns
  Rock Formations
  Rivers and Streams
  Animals, Birds, Reptiles and Insects
  Tidal Pools and Marine Species
  Weather Conditions

Hiking Trail
  Day 1
  Day 2
  Day 3
  Day 4
  Day 5

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY and RECOMMENDED READING

THE PAGES THAT FOLLOW ARE A SAMPLE OF WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THE BOOK !!

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