The Tsitsikamma region was once home to impressive wetlands. Those days are returning thanks to an ambitious project restoring the natural order to this area, conserving water and helping local communities. Tsitsikamma is a colloquialism for 'clear water' and the region stands up to that claim. But roll back the clock for just over a century and it was even more impressive with wetlands spanning alongside the local mountains. Wetlands are not a common sight in South Africa, taking up less than 3% of its surface area. Yet they are crucially important in maintaining the natural ecosystem and without them serious problems, including loss of water, start to occur.
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