Tsitsikamma National Park is situated on a narrow strip of the southern coastline, stretching for 80 kilometres from the lagoon at Nature's Valley in the west to the mouth of the Groot River in the east. Tsitsikamma was the first marine national park in Africa. It has a diverse natural beauty, with scenery comprising white sandy beaches, dense forests and fynbos. Beautiful, indigenous, state-protected forest is home to ancient trees such as Yellowwood, Stinkwood, Hard Pear, Ironwood, Kamassi and many others. Over time, rivers have cut awesome gorges through the coastal plateau. The area is famous for its fantastic walks, and has areas that have been allocated to fishing and diving. Please note the gate opening times are from 05:30 until 21:30; visitors with reserved accommodation who arrive after 18:00 may collect the keys to their accommodation at the entrance gate.