Orange River Rafting

The San/Bushmen of South Africa call it Garieb, others call it the Orange - 2250 km of wet snake slithering to the sea. Our river rafting trip covers 55 km of one of Africa'ss longest rivers, twisting and turning its way through the Richtersveld, one of South Africa'ss most spectacular and remote areas.

Aquatrails offers Orange River Rafting, and is a company focused on providing exclusive tours to all those with a sense of adventure. Our group sizes generally remain small, so as to provide our clients with a more intimate experience and we pride ourselves on the standard of our catering - provided by the owner's wife!

On one of our FIVE-star tours, you will be in the safe hands of our qualified guides. All you have to do is turn off your cell phone, relax for the duration of the tour and have fun.

EXAMPLE OF THE 4 DAY ORANGE RIVER ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Guests are asked to meet at the base camp after 17H00. On arrival guests will be met by the lead guide and shown all the facilities in the camp. Dinner will be served around the campfire from 20H00 onwards. Guests relax, meet fellow river trippers and we overnight under the amazing African sky.

DAY 2: This morning we wake up with coffee/tea and rusks followed by a hearty breakfast. After breakfast guests are shown how to pack all their gear for the river trip into the rafts. After a safety/ environment speech, guides will assist guests with how to paddle and steer their rafts. Once this is done the group will set off on an unforgettable 4-day River Rafting Experience. We stop at midday on the banks of the river for a lunch prepared by the "river crew". After lunch we make our way down stream to the overnight stop on the banks of the river, with an introduction to "ENTRANCE EXAM" on the way. While the "river crew" sets up camp for the evening, guests relax with a sundowner. We then prepare snacks and dinner. After dinner guests relax around the campfire / falling asleep under the amazing African night sky.

DAY 3: A meander down twisting channels, with sufficient time to swim and relax, with a couple of surprises along the way!

DAY.4: Bask in the vastness of the Orange River, with awesome rock formations and scenery.

DAY 5: This morning we enjoy a last breakfast on the river and then make our way to the "take out" point (approximately mid-day) where the trip is met by our transport, which will transfer guests back to the base camp where the trip started.

Orange River, Northern Cape, South Africa.

THE EQUIPMENT: We provide all river rafting gear which includes 2-man rafts, 2-man canoes, paddles, life jackets, safety and rescue gear, medical kit, dry bags barrels for packing personal items and cooking utensils.

THE GUIDES AND RIVER CREW: You are in good hands with our experienced and professional A.P.A. River Guides. Having the backing of a top rate crew, you can relax and be sure that all is well.

THE FOOD: We provide three five star safari-style meals per day prepared by our river crew. Our menu is designed to cater for a wide variety of tastes - for example, if you are not a meat eater, you can rest assured that more than enough delicious vegetarian food will be provided.

THE BASE CAMP: Our camp is situated right on the banks of the river with green, shaded camp sites and clean ablution facilities. NOTE: There are no formal accommodation facilities - we sleep in tents or, for the truly adventurous, underneath the African sky. Parking for vehicles is provided at the camp. As we are on a private farm in a remote area, your vehicle is probably safer here than any other part of South Africa.

Sun protection, your swimming costume and clothing, and all personal items.

Basic level of fitness and the ability to swim. Children under 12 welcome.

The above rate is all inclusive. Please enquire for the list of provisional dates for the 4 day Orange River trip in 2010 and beyond.