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Day 1: The Tsitsikamma Trail
Tsitsikamma
By Voets Toets Hiking
Day 1 and introduction to South Africa's first officially accredited hiking trail, the TSITSIKAMMA HIKING TRAIL. Our adventure began at De Vasselot Rest Camp, situated in Nature's Valley, Western Cape. It's a 63km, six-day, unidirectional trail, covering diverse landscapes, including Afromontane forests, mountain fynbos, and river gorges. The multi-day trail ends at Storms River Bridge or Storms River Village, Eastern Cape.
The weather was cloudy and windy, but that did not deter our excitement to finally get underway after months of planning. It's an easy walk to the first hut, mostly under tree canopy cover, with a small river crossing. We followed the road alongside the Groot River Lagoon, and in no time, we found ourselves at the hut. We unpacked our gear and headed off to explore the beach and river mouth.
Kalander Hut is the only Hut without firewood, so it's best to split it amongst your group and carry it in your backpacks. A gas bottle, burner, and pot are needed for coffee and preparing breakfast. A rain jacket, trekking pole, extra clothes, hydration, first aid kit, and energy snacks were some of the other items in my bag. Water shoes came in handy, and my preferred Merrell boots handled the terrain with ease.
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