Orange River Rafting
Orange River Rafting
Price from: R2550
Highlights: This is truly one of the purest travel adventure trails in Southern Africa. The Gariep River or “great river” as it is called by the local Nama people offers a unique outdoor experience to those of you seeking tranquillity and adventure. The Orange River cuts through the Richtersveldt desert reserve and is now part of the Transfrontier transformation parks in Africa.
Tour Summary:
Itinerary
River & Area Information: The Orange River originates in the Drakensberg mountains and meanders through a great part of South Africa to seek and meet the Atlantic Ocean at 
Oranjemund. In total the great Gariep is 2092km in length from source to mouth 39th longest river in the world. An annual rainfall of 5-150 mm and temperatures of between 0-56 degrees along with the vegetation and the rates of evaporation qualifies the Richtersveldt as the superior desert region of South Africa. The river offers a source of life and existence to all life along its banks and bays.
Umkulu Safari & canoe trails offer a base camp on the banks of the Orange River from where we conduct all our river trails through the Richtersveldt Reserve. Our base camp acts as the meeting and departure point for all our river trails and offer a level of professionalism and comfort to all our fellow adventure travelers.
Base Camp & Facilities: Our River Trails Start & end at the Base camp Aquacade. Aquacade is 10km down the road on the right hand side - look out for the Aquacade 
signboard. Facilities at Aquacade include showers, chalets, campsites, bar facilities, friendly staff, safe parking, swimming pool, safe keeping of valuables and incredible views of the Orange River - pretty much all includive. 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.
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 on this short break travel adventure.
Included
Rafting 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.
Meals:
Day 2 Orange River (B.L.D)
Day 3 Orange River (B.L.D)
Day 4 Orange River ( B ) Depart to base Camp – Trips ends on arrival at base camp
B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner
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.
Excluded
Basic Personal Kit:
Sleeping Bag & Roll Mat or blow up mat
Torch, matches, toilet paper
Camera , ( water tight bag)
Sunglasses, lip balm, sun hat
Own drinks
Sun cream, hydrate satchels6 disposable bin liners
Own cutlery & crockery
Insect repellent
Bio degradable soap, toiletries
T shirts, sarong, strops, Khikoi,Sweater, long pants
Umbrella
Passport
Sense of Humour
Departures
Starts: Orange River Base Camp - Finishes: Orange River Base Camp
4 Day River Trail:
45 – 85 km (depending on the water level)
Price: Adults: R2 550.00 / children under 12: R2 150.00
85 – 140 km depending on the water level
Price: Adults: R2 950.00 / children under 12: R2 550.00
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