6 Day Orange River Rafting Expedition - South Africa Tours, Adventure
6 Day Orange River Rafting Expedition
This is truly one of the purest adventure trails in Southern Africa. The Orange River offers a unique outdoor experience to those seeking tranquillity and adventure.
Tour Code: Umk/7day
Depart From: Vioolsdrift
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Duration: 6 Days
Country:
South Africa
Departures: Weekly
Type: Adventure | |
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Tour Description
The 7 Day Orange River rafting trip is the perfect break and outdoor trip for the adventure seekers that has time to explore the Orange river (Gariep River).
The Orange River (Gariep) originates from the Lesotho highlands up in the Drakensberg Mountains and meanders through South Africa and the amazing Richtersveldt Desert Reserve before it joins the icy Atlantic Ocean.
The Richtersveldt is a unique desert reserve that shows the signs of old volcanic mountains, the trails of Khoi-San people and the aridness of an unforgiving desert reserve that lives off the Orange River. 50% of the succulent plants are endemic to the region and it is famous for its many semi-precious stones.
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Dates available:
1 – 5 May: 4 day trail @ R2 850 pp
15 – 19 May: 4 day trail @ R2 850 pp
11 – 15 June: 4 day trail @ R2 850 pp
16 – 22 June: 6 day trail @ R3 250 pp
19 – 23 June: 4 day trail @ R2 850 pp
26 – 30 June: 4 day trail @ R2 850 pp
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Base Camp Facilities
Showers, Chalets, campsites, bar facilities, friendly staff, safe parking, swimming pool, safe keeping of valuables and tremendous views of the Orange River.
Our guides will meet and greet our clients and inform them of the preparations of the trails that follow.
Preparations for Trails
All trails are lead by qualified river guides and we do offer a back up system from our Base Camp. You will receive a full briefing on the safety procedures and basic ethics of exploring the trail. Our guides will prepare all meals and assist with your equipment preparations before embarking on your adventure trail. No previous experience is needed and a moderate level of fitness is required.
Equipment
We make use of the best equipment available in South Africa and all has been SABS approved for rafting and canoe trails. Our two man inflatable rafts are suitable for all terrains and can comfortably handle any river graded 1-3. Every boat has 2 paddles, 2 buoyancy aids; dry bags and a cooler box for drinks.
Eco Trails
No glass is allowed on the river and all waste will be transported along the trail and returned to base camp. Please decanter supplies to plastic containers or make use of cans
Trail
Our aim is to explore and discover the desert reserve with all its hidden treasures and trails. Our days are spent with early morning paddling, swimming, floating, bird watching and negotiating some rapids and fast flowing water. Our guides will take you through the steps of paddling through rapids, hiking some mountains and in general discover the eco system of the desert.
This is not a race, but we do need to cover some distance on a daily basis to reach our destination. The trails vary from 40 km – 160 km. Umkulu safari & canoe trails offers 12 years of experience, passion and knowledge gained from the environment. Explore the Ultimate Desert River Trail.
Basic Personal Kit
- Sleeping Bag & Roll Mat or blow up mat
- Sun cream, hydrate satchels
- T shirts, sarong, strops, Khikoi,
- Torch, matches, toilet paper
- 6 disposable bin liners
- Sweater, long pants
- Camera ( water tight bag)
- Own cutlery & crockery
- Umbrella
- Sunglasses, lip balm, sun hat
- Insect repellent
- Passport
- Own drinks
- Bio degradable soap, toiletries
- Sense of Humour
Meals
All meals are prepared on open fires and will consist of quality and healthy food and we do cater for all special diets, i.e. vegetarians, vegans etc. Our delicious bush cooking on open fires creates and campfire ambiance on the banks of the Orange River.
- Dinners: We offer 3 course meals for dinners with salad, main course and desert.
- Lunch: Normally consists of salads, health bread, pastas, and fruits.
- Breakfasts: from fried breakfast to continental with cereals and fruits.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at base camp not later than 17h00 pm. Overnight at the Base Camp with dinner included.
Day 2 - 6
From Day 2 to 6 you'll spend on the river and will enjoy breakfast; lunch and dinner.
The aim is to explore and discover the desert reserve with all its hidden treasures and trails. The days are spent with early morning paddling, swimming, floating, bird watching and negotiating some rapids and fast flowing water.
The guides will take you through the steps of paddling through rapids, hiking some mountains and in general discover the eco system of the desert.
This is not a race, but you do need to cover some distance on a daily basis to reach our destination - from 85 to 140 km depending on the water level.
During Day 6 you'll be transported back to the Base Camp where you'll overnight.
Day 7
Depart after breakfast.
Tour Include
All river equipement, cooler box (per boat), dry bag, all meals, 2 qualified river guides.
Tour Exclude
Own Drinks, Sleeping Bags, Items of personal nature, cutlery and crockery
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