ORANGE RIVER RAFTING

THROUGH THE RICHTERSVELD

“WET – FUN – SUN”

“One of the best entry level rafting adventures in South Africa”

“Rafting through the beautiful Richtersfeld Mountains. Priceless!”

“An outdoor excursion for the whole family, and friends”

POPULAR ADVENTURE FOR WOMEN

SAVE 15% ON OUR

WOMAN'S DAY CELEBRATION

3-day River rafting adventure

2 Confirmed dates: 6 to 9 Aug and 9 to 12 Aug

We know for a fact that men are not the only explorers of adventure, therefore in celebration of all women, we have decided to launch an experience just for women this Women's Day.We call on all women – the girls, the ladies, the mothers, the wives, the daughters, the sisters, the grandmas…….get your tribe together and join us on the beautiful Orange River this women's day in celebration of you all!

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THE ORANGE RIVER AWAITS YOU

THE LANDSCAPE

The contrast of the glistening Orange River with its green banks against the rocky Richtersveld make for a beautiful landscape. An Orange River rafting adventure is rated as one of the best entry level rafting adventures in South Africa. It's an outdoor adventure for the whole family and all your friends. Guests love the opportunity to bond with their group, do something out of the ordinary and to sleep in the desert next to a beautiful river!

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

We have been living alongside the Orange River for many years and have experienced this beautiful river in all her forms. We want to share this adventure with you! Visit the Richtersveld and river raft the longest river in South Africa. Feel the flow from the Maloti mountains in the Drakensberg while paddling through the Richtersveld desert. Let our experienced team of river guides open your hearts to the Richtersveld and natural surroundings of The Orange River.

OUR TEAM

Our team has 20 years of experience in river rafting and safari adventures in Southern Africa. We are a registered Tour operator in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. We're a small owner-operated company with a reliable and sustainable approach to conservation and adventure. Our safari experience separates us as a river operator: allowing us flexibility and responsible logistics with all our operations. Umkulu Safari & Canoe Trails have been operating on the Orange River for the past 20 years.

OUR CURRENT SPECIALS

The 3-Day Orange River rafting adventure is designed for those who want a quick getaway with friends or family. It's value-for-money time in nature!
R4250
SPECIAL OFFER – 15% OFF - Woman's day Celebration

FROM: R4250

3-Day Orange River Rafting

The 5-Day Transfrontier Rafting is suitable for adventure travelers. Discover the river less paddled this season and escape into the wild Richtersveld.
R6995
SPECIAL OFFER – Transfrontier departures will be confirmed soon

FROM: R6995

5-Day Transfrontier Rafting Adventure

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RIVER RAFTING ADVENTURES

Half Day Rafting Adventures are available on the Orange River near Vioolsdrift. Book your rafting trail when visiting the Growcery Camp near Vioolsdrift.
R580

FROM: R580

Half-Day Rafting

This 4-Day Orange River Rafting Adventure is rated the Best Adventure Trail in the Northern Cape. Explore the Richtersveld on an ultimate river adventure.
R3850

FROM: R3850

4-Day Orange River Adventure

The orange river kayaking expedition is the ultimate desert adventure in the Northern Cape. Book now and join the Adventure.
R8995

FROM: R8995

Orange River Kayaking

The 2-Day Wet & Wild adventure is the perfect weekend get-away filled with unforgettable experiences. It's suitable for the whole family.
R1895

FROM: R1895

2-Day Wet & Wild

Escape into the Wild is part of our Wet & Wild collection combining the Richtersveld with the Orange River. It's a great entry level adventure.
R1395

FROM: R1395

Escape into the Wild

3 Day Wet and Wild Adventure. Combines the Orange River with wild camping and a 4 x 4 trail in the Richtersveld conservancy.
R2450

FROM: R2450

3 Day Wet and Wild

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THE GROWCERY ECO CAMP – OUR BASE CAMP

THE GROWCERY

AWARD WINNING ECO CAMP

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ACCOMMODATION AT THE GROWCERY

Vioolsdrift Accommodation at the Growcery Camp is rated as a 1000 star destination. Book your stay at our camp and join an unforgettable river adventure.
R230

FROM: R230

Vioolsdrift Accommodation

Vioolsdrift Camping at The Growcery Camp offers a tranquil retreat with grassed camping sites, a restaurant, bar and spectacular river and mountain views.
R185

FROM: R185

Vioolsdrift Camping

Vioolsdrift Twin Rooms is our aim for 2022. This is a work in progress and the first rooms are expected to be completed by July 2022.
R350

FROM: R350

Vioolsdrift Twin Rooms

ABOUT THE ORANGE RIVER

THE GARIEP RIVER

Also known as “The Great River” to the Nama people

The Orange River was named after the Dutch Prince William of Orange. It's other names are the Gariep River, or “Great River”, as it is called by the local Nama people. The Orange River cuts through the Richtersveld National Park and is now part of the Ais-Ais Richtersveld Transfrontier Park.

From its source high in the Drakensberg Mountains, it meanders 2200 km until it reaches the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay/ Oranjemund. It feeds the surroundings and the banks of the river are home to many species of birds and other wildlife.

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