Oh what joy!After too long inside – in a stuffy office, in cars, in traffic, in shopping malls, even in our own home – oh what joy to walk in a magical indigenous forest!Invigorating green all around, the soft rich earth underfoot, the canopy overhead filtering dappled sunlight, and fresh clean ...

The Tsitsikamma region is filled with fun outdoor activities and things to do and see – be sure to give yourself a few nights here to enjoy all it has to offer.Here are our top 6 picks to do while in the area:1. Face Adrenalin Bloukrans Bungy The legendary Bloukrans Bungy is the world’s third h...

Having our very own brewery in the village, the Tsitsikamma Microbrewery, we thought we would share some of the best reasons to drink craft beer – and craft beer only!We have chosen these few as our top nine, and while not many need reasons to drink craft beer at all, this is why you should be ord...

The dancing of bright and colorful lights, Christmas carols, the smell of Honey glazed Gammon and roast Turkey and warm friendly smiles. That is what you will find at our magical Christmas table. We have carefully selected each dish to make sure there is something to satisfy every need for ever...

This year at the Glacier Storms River Traverse was full of excitement and many personal accomplishments. Our riders saw some of the most beautiful views of mountains, plantations and the coastline. The supporters had a blast at the Tsitsikamma Village inn whilst waiting for their friends and family ...

Our famous Marilyn’s 60’s Diner is named after this phenomenal woman who contributed to making the 60’s era such a magnificent era. In this blog, we give you the scoop on why we decided to name our famous Diner after her. On June 1, 1926 Norma Jeane Mortenson was born, in Los Angeles, Cal...

Marilyn’s 60’s Diner, at our lovely Tsitsikamma Village Inn, celebrates the sensational 60’s era of Marilyn Manroe and Elvis Presley with jukebox classics, stunning classic cars and bikes and the all-American Burger and cold milkshakes.We decided to give you a little background on the phenomen...

"Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze." -Elinor GlynWith the month of love approaching, let us share with you the old-world charm and romance of our quint little village, Tsitsikamma Village Inn. Tucked away in the lush Tsitsikamma forest, Our Albert a...

Christmas, it’s the season to be jolly and we will be having a lot of magical moments at Tsitsikamma this year along with all our guests.To get you in the spirit of Christmas and give you that warm fuzzy feeling, we thought of just informing you of some of the things to look forward to this year.&...

This big, yellowwood tree is between 600 and 800 years old, and has been a popular tourist attraction for many years.The yellowwood is a beautiful pale, unblemished wood and some of the yellowwood trees are over a thousand years old. A glimpse of some of these magnificent trees that survived the eff...

With the cold weather outside, we have something delicious to warm you up on the inside. Our famous Malayan Lamb with Apricots and Banana Raita, will leave you with warm, hearty memories of our beautiful Tsitsikamma Village Inn. This secret recipe from our staggeringly excellent chef includes: ...

We know that when you travel to a foreign country, finding all the necessary information can be very tedious and you hardly get it without a lot of effort. That is why we decided to put all the information you might need in one place.South Africa’s President: Jacob ZumaSize: 1,221,037 sq kmCapital...

A beer a day might actually keep the doctor away! We have compiled a list of health-orientated reasons you should be enjoying an ice old beer daily, here’s why:Beer has anticancer propertiesIt reduces risk of cardiovascular diseasesIt aids in the prevention of dementiaIt is also an aid to the dige...

Planning your trip to the Tsitsikamma - you have packed in your hiking shoes, your walking shoes and your running shoes for the best adventure of your life OR  you are ready to kick off your working shoes and put on your comfy, relaxed flipflops for some quality time with your family and friend...

We love the excitement of the fast-approaching festive season that has taken over our staff at the lodge. The weather is warm, Christmas carols are going to be taking over the radio soon, and we get to share our Christmas menu with you to share of that excitement too! We can't wait to host another m...

The article below was written by Marion Whitehead for the magazine South African Country Life. We were honoured to featured in such a wonderful magazine, and we have the article feauture on the Tsitsikamma Village Inn below. To read the full article and see more pictures, view their full article her...

Summer along the Garden Route is from November to March, with December to February seeing mid-summer daily temperatures of about 24-30ºC. That being said, we would have put together a list of essentials for you to pack for your summer holiday with us, to avoid any disappointment of missing out on a...

We believe that, in order to take full advantage of the Storms River experience when staying with us at the Tsitsikamma Village Inn, our guests should take the time to explore the beautiful area we call home. We often encourage our guests to visit the Tsitsikamma National Park for its rich hist...

With the chilly season in full force, we have compiled a list of our favourite reasons of why you should treat yourself and your family to winter getaway at the magical Tsitsikamma Village Inn! We promise our guests comfort, great food and beautiful views all year round, regardless of the season.&nb...

Between the 6th and the 8th of April 2016, the Tsitsikamma Village Inn was proudly represented at the World Travel Market Africa: 2016, held in the heart of the city of Cape Town: the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Proud partners with Lion Roars Hotels & Lodges, our stand was busy th...

Martin Hatchuel, author for the Garden Route Guide, has written a beautiful article about his experience at Marilyn’s 60’s Diner. He introduces the article by describing his love for a pink, American V-8, left-hand-drive Cadillac he had driven while visiting a friend in the area:“It belonged t...

Next time you find yourself in South Africa’s Garden Route and near Storms River, pop in at Marilyn’s 60's Diner.  You’ll be greeted by friendly staff, a great atmosphere, all American Burgers, cold milkshakes and incredible displays!

There are numerous fun and adventurous activities available at the Tsitsikamma National Park ranging from hiking trails, nature walks and much more.Waterfall Trail: (6km) – 3 hoursStart at the Otter trail, walk along the rocky shoreline for 3 km to where the Tweeriviere River falls 50m into a larg...

Visit Tsitsikamma Microbrewery for an amazing craft beer tasting experience. Hop on a motorbike or jump in the car and get to the town tourists love. Do the twist at Marilyn’s 60’s Diner in the evening, after lazing in the sun drinking some of the finest locally crafted beer on offer in the...