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2 Day Augrabies Canoe Trail |
Fishing, Family, Adventure, Nature, Photographic and Scenic tours.
Ages 7 to 70 – if you are bold, you are never too old.
Your outventure begins at the Augrabies Falls National Park, an amazing camp situated on the edge of the Augrabies Gorge, a great place to relax and get into the chilled pace of the Kalahari. A short walk will provide you with the most spectacular sunset over the picturesque waterfall and lunar landscape. The next day we introduce you to the Orange River. Our river trail passes through some of the most unspoilt areas of our country, a snake winding through an untouched wilderness giving life to the Sub-Kalahari and creating an oasis to the adventurer and paddler.
Day 1 – ARRIVAL
Wake up to an early breakfast at 08h00, gear up and then we drive you 70 km's through Bushman land to the put-in point. Spend the morning paddling and becoming more acquainted with your boat and the river. Lunch is prepared somewhere under the green curtain of trees along the banks of the river with a comfortable setting and perfect for that siesta. Some minor rapids are experienced on your way to the first nights campsite called Island Style.
Day 2
Start the day to a hearty breakfast of fruit, cereals, toast, rusks, tea and coffee. Enjoy the cool of the morning before setting off on another day paddling, swimming, birding, fishing and relaxing. Heading into the unknown others can hear your thoughts as you meander downstream further and further into the wilderness. Meet up at our resupply point for lunch where a vehicle will collect you and head back to the falls for a shower and farewellStart the day to a hearty breakfast of fruit, cereals, toast, rusks, tea and coffee. Enjoy the cool of the morning before setting off on another day paddling, swimming, birding, fishing and relaxing. Heading into the unknown others can hear your thoughts as you meander downstream further and further into the wilderness. Meet up at our resupply point for lunch where a vehicle will collect you and head back to the falls for a shower and farewell
ANIMALS INCLUDE:
baboon, Vervet monkeys, scrub hare, ground squirrel, leopard, caracal, African wild cats, bat eared fox, cape fox, jackal, cape clawless otters.
FOR THE BIRDER:
Rosy-faced Lovebirds, African Reed Jacanas, Bee-eaters, Masked and Sociable Weavers, Cormorants; Goliath, Grey and Black-headed herons, Fish Eagles, Black Eagles; Pied, Giant and Malachite kingfishers, Rock Kestrels, Egyptian Geese, African Black duck, African shell duck and many more...
FISH SPECIES:
Yellow Fish, large and smallmouth, silvers, catfish, mudfish, bream and several other species inhabit waters.
WHAT TO BRING
For the Fisherman:
The fishing is superb, all tackle works well from bait to lure fishing. For the Fly-fisherman it is a gem with trophy Yellows everywhere as well as a variety of other fish species.
For the Birder:
Bring your binoculars and a good field guide. The area boasts almost 400 species.
Wet gear:
Sunblock, Hat, sunglasses with ties, track shoes, costume, shorts, long sleeved shirts, waterproof windbreaker.
Dry gear:
Mosquito repellant, Tracksuit, shirts, underwear, dry shoes or boots, environment friendly toiletries, torch and camera.
Camping gear:
Sleeping bag, camp chair and eating utensils (knife, fork, spoon, plate, mug). Although this is the desert, rain is not unheard of so a compact tent can be useful.
Drinks:
Only cans are advisable. No glass, except decent bottles of wine. It is the desert so pack double to what you would normally. (I.e. times 2) We supply ice on the first morning but it will melt! By day 4 there won't be anything cold. The river is entirely drinkable and we do take purification tablets. WHATEVER YOU THINK YOU WILL DRINK, DOUBLE IT!! (THIS APPLIES FOR NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES)
Contact us for more info and pricesFishing, Family, Adventure, Nature, Photographic and Scenic tours.
Ages 7 to 70 – if you are bold, you are never too old.
Your outventure begins at the Augrabies Falls National Park, an amazing camp situated on the edge of the Augrabies Gorge, a great place to relax and get into the chilled pace of the Kalahari. A short walk will provide you with the most spectacular sunset over the picturesque waterfall and lunar landscape. The next day we introduce you to the Orange River. Our river trail passes through some of the most unspoilt areas of our country, a snake winding through an untouched wilderness giving life to the Sub-Kalahari and creating an oasis to the adventurer and paddler.
Day 1 – ARRIVAL
Wake up to an early breakfast at 08h00, gear up and then we drive you 70 km's through Bushman land to the put-in point. Spend the morning paddling and becoming more acquainted with your boat and the river. Lunch is prepared somewhere under the green curtain of trees along the banks of the river with a comfortable setting and perfect for that siesta. Some minor rapids are experienced on your way to the first nights campsite called Island Style.
Day 2
Start the day to a hearty breakfast of fruit, cereals, toast, rusks, tea and coffee. Enjoy the cool of the morning before setting off on another day paddling, swimming, birding, fishing and relaxing. Heading into the unknown others can hear your thoughts as you meander downstream further and further into the wilderness. Meet up at our resupply point for lunch where a vehicle will collect you and head back to the falls for a shower and farewellStart the day to a hearty breakfast of fruit, cereals, toast, rusks, tea and coffee. Enjoy the cool of the morning before setting off on another day paddling, swimming, birding, fishing and relaxing. Heading into the unknown others can hear your thoughts as you meander downstream further and further into the wilderness. Meet up at our resupply point for lunch where a vehicle will collect you and head back to the falls for a shower and farewell
ANIMALS INCLUDE:
baboon, Vervet monkeys, scrub hare, ground squirrel, leopard, caracal, African wild cats, bat eared fox, cape fox, jackal, cape clawless otters.
FOR THE BIRDER:
Rosy-faced Lovebirds, African Reed Jacanas, Bee-eaters, Masked and Sociable Weavers, Cormorants; Goliath, Grey and Black-headed herons, Fish Eagles, Black Eagles; Pied, Giant and Malachite kingfishers, Rock Kestrels, Egyptian Geese, African Black duck, African shell duck and many more...
FISH SPECIES:
Yellow Fish, large and smallmouth, silvers, catfish, mudfish, bream and several other species inhabit waters.
WHAT TO BRING
For the Fisherman:
The fishing is superb, all tackle works well from bait to lure fishing. For the Fly-fisherman it is a gem with trophy Yellows everywhere as well as a variety of other fish species.
For the Birder:
Bring your binoculars and a good field guide. The area boasts almost 400 species.
Wet gear:
Sunblock, Hat, sunglasses with ties, track shoes, costume, shorts, long sleeved shirts, waterproof windbreaker.
Dry gear:
Mosquito repellant, Tracksuit, shirts, underwear, dry shoes or boots, environment friendly toiletries, torch and camera.
Camping gear:
Sleeping bag, camp chair and eating utensils (knife, fork, spoon, plate, mug). Although this is the desert, rain is not unheard of so a compact tent can be useful.
Drinks:
Only cans are advisable. No glass, except decent bottles of wine. It is the desert so pack double to what you would normally. (I.e. times 2) We supply ice on the first morning but it will melt! By day 4 there won't be anything cold. The river is entirely drinkable and we do take purification tablets. WHATEVER YOU THINK YOU WILL DRINK, DOUBLE IT!! (THIS APPLIES FOR NON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES)
Contact us for more info and prices
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