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 – ARRIVALMeet at the Augrabies Falls National Park campsite from 16:00 onwards. Set up camp for an evening braai and an introduction to your next few days paddle down the almighty Orange. Meet your fellow guides and enjoy an informal briefing.
Day 2
Wake up to an early breakfast at sunrise, 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 Amphitheatre.
Day 3Start 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. Lunch under the shade of the river banks. Fish Eagles scream overhead entertaining you to a delight of aerial acrobatics in the hot summer thermals. Enjoy a short afternoon paddle through some of the more exciting stretches of the trail before reaching camp opposite Black Mountain. A short walk up one of the rocky hills leaves you in awe before a feast fit for a king. Our guides will tickle your taste Buds and satisfy your cravings leaving you with full belly and a feeling of accomplishment after the day’s adventure.
Day 4Awake to a glorious daybreak and head downstream to minus 4 for a short hike to the top of a “hang ten” foot like rock tower looking for crystals along the way. On your return a cooked brunch will await you. Spend the rest of the day negotiating numerous channels scarred with the activity of water monitors and the ever elusive otter. Spend the night camping under the stars as you discover your new found ancestral instinct and realize that your tent is no longer necessary.
Final Day Fish rise to the sound of chirping birds and awake you to coffee and rusks before heading off in the direction of your final rapid – GRADUATION RAPID. Not far downstream our vehicles will be awaiting you, load up and return to basecamp, hot showers and a farewell lunch.
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 these waters.
WHAT TO BRINGFor 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)
Faqs
- No passports needed
- Uncommercail – no River traffic
- Fly in/Drive/bus packages are available including transfers at an additional cost by request.
- The stretch of river we USE is only accessible by canoe and is wild and untamed.
- We can extend the trip by an extra day or 2 by request.
- Its 9 hours drive from JHB and CT and 12 hours from DBN.
- You do not need any experience, we offer instruction.
- Videos/photos of the trip are available by request at an extra cost and must be arranged prior to your arrival.
We can arrange your personal drinks for your pocket prior to your arrival. We supply all meals, teas, coffees, ice, coolers and waterproof packing space. 10% discount for families of 4 or more Exclusive dates and trips are offered for groups of 20 or more.
SCHOOL TRIPS CATERED FOR AT DISCOUNTED PRICES Contact us for more information and prices.
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