Storms River Forest Lodge
Where Ancient Forests Meet Warm Hospitality
Graded 3-Star Accommodation
Some places you visit. Others you feel. Storms River Forest Lodge is the second kind — a family-run guesthouse tucked into the heart of the Tsitsikamma, where centuries-old yellowwood and stinkwood trees form a cathedral of green above you. Tsitsikamma means "place of abundant water," and you'll understand why the moment the morning mist rolls through the canopy.
We're not a hotel chain. We're Michelle, Matthew and the team, and we've been making memories for travellers from all over the world. Whether you pitch up in one of our safari tents under a sky full of stars, settle into a cosy ensuite lodge room, grab a dorm bed with fellow adventurers, or take over our private guesthouse with the whole family — there's a corner of this forest with your name on it.
And then there's the adventure. The world's highest bungee. Treetop canopy tours. Kayaking into ancient river gorges. Black water tubing through the dark heart of the forest. Over a hundred experiences across the Garden Route, all bookable from your pillow. This isn't just a place to sleep — it's where your best stories start.
Sleep Among the Trees
Every room carries the name of a creature or tree that calls this forest home. Pick the one that speaks to you.
Forest Buzzard
Garden Room
Named after the majestic raptor that soars above these trees. A cosy garden room with ensuite bathroom, where you wake to birdsong and the scent of damp earth.
Sleeps
2 guests
Hard Pear
Double Ensuite
Named after one of the Tsitsikamma's toughest indigenous trees. A double ensuite for two — solid, warm, and perfectly placed for a quiet forest escape.
Sleeps
2 guests
Kingfisher
4 Sleeper King
A flash of blue along the river — that's how you'll spot the real one. This spacious king room sleeps four, so bring the family or your best mates and explore the Tsitsikamma together.
Sleeps
4 guests
Evergreen
Dorm Bed
For the young at heart and light of wallet. A clean, comfortable dorm bed in the forest — because the best stories don't need five stars, just the right people.
Sleeps
1 guest
Honey Badger
Shared Bath
Fearless, resourceful, and impossible not to love — just like the creature it's named after. A charming room with shared facilities and all the character you need.
Sleeps
2 guests
Wild Pomegranate
4 Sleeper King
Named after the indigenous tree that grows bold and bright in the forest. A spacious room with king bed and extra sleeper — perfect for families or friends who like a little breathing room.
Sleeps
4 guests
Tent Campsite
Twin Setup
Fall asleep to the sounds of the forest in a fully equipped safari tent. Twin beds, shared ablutions, and a sky full of stars — camping made easy.
Sleeps
2 guests
Tent Campsite
Queen Setup
Same forest magic, but with a queen bed for two. The kind of camping where you wake up holding hands instead of searching for a torch.
Sleeps
2 guests
Next to Heaven
Private Guesthouse
The name says it all. Your own private guesthouse sleeping six, with a fully equipped kitchen and living space. Bring the family, lock the gate, and pretend the rest of the world doesn't exist for a while.
Sleeps
6 guests
A Glimpse of What Awaits
No filter needed. This is what the Tsitsikamma looks like when you step outside your door.
Activities at Storms River
Make your stay unforgettable with Tsitsikamma's must-do adventures. Go big at Bloukrans Bungy, glide through the trees on the Canopy Tour, paddle on Kayak and Lilo, roll out on Segways or hit the tracks on quad bikes
Come Say Hello
Got a question? Need help planning your trip? Drop us a WhatsApp.
Address
54 Formosa Street
Storms River Village
Tsitsikamma, Eastern Cape
South Africa
Phone & WhatsApp
Chat with Storms River Forest Lodge
Our friendly assistant is available on WhatsApp to help with bookings and enquiries.
