River Rafting Orange River - Gorge, Upington & Surrounds Tours

River Rafting Orange River - Gorge 

Starting near Pofadder in the Northern Cape of South Africa, this section of the river offers a variety of conditions, from flat water to flowing channels, lots of exciting small rapids and a few ‘Big Ones’ to get the adrenaline flowing.

At high water it becomes an exciting whitewater trip. The 4-day trip also includes abseiling for those keen to give it a try. We use inflatable two person boats that are easy to paddle and steer. We also have rafts that are very stable and perfect for less confident paddlers.

We cover just over 30kms during the trip so there is ample time to relax, read your book or explore the camp surroundings.

 
Information: River Rafting Orange River - Gorge Northern Cape, South Africa

 

 

Itinerary: River Rafting Orange River - Gorge Northern Cape, South Africa

Each trip is run as a self-contained expedition - we carry everything we need with us and take everything back out again at the end. We make our way down river, choosing a different campsite each night. All you need to provide is your personal gear and drinks of your choice. All meals are included, as are qualified guides, basic tented accommodation on river, boating and safety equipment and abseiling. On the evening before your trip begins, you will be welcomed to the Gravity base camp by your guides. Relax and enjoy the view over orchards and vineyards, down to the river.

 

You can also choose to have sundowners on a dramatic koppie. You'll enjoy a light supper under the starry night sky around the campfire.

 

Next morning, after a hearty breakfast, your guides will give you advice on how best to pack your drybags for your trip down river. Before getting on the water you'll also have a thorough safety briefing and some paddling instruction. Then, it's time to get going for four days of relaxation and excitement! The first day’s paddling consists mainly of flowing channels and flat water.

 

Day 2

 

Day 2 brings bigger rapids and an evening walk to view the amazing Ritchie Falls.

 

Day 3

 

Day 3 is full of excitement with a challenging portage around the Falls, abseiling and ‘42 man hole’, ‘Big Bunny’ and ‘Dolly Parton’ rapids.

Day 4

 

As you leave the gorge on day 4, things mellow out once again and the last section is just gentle drifting. The group will be met at the take-out after lunch and transported back to base camp to enjoy a final meal around the campfire. (Above itinerary may change slightly according to season and water level).