Rapid River Adventures

Our motto: Hike more, worry less…

About

Rapid Adventures operates River Rafting in the Richtersveld around 1300 km from Johannesburg and 680 km from Cape Town. The Richtersveld National Park is a semi-desert which experiences scorching days and cool nights. The generally sandy banks of the Orange River are lined with game, willows, ebony trees and other lush vegetation. We make use of “Crocs” (inflatable boats) to take you on your journey in exploring all these beautiful elements the river has to offer

Paddle Routes

Thumbprint: 1 Day Trip – 4 Peolple Minimum

The river rafting starts early morning with a safety speech at Oewerbos River Camp. You will then take a relaxed paddle for roughly 4 hours. During your river rafting, you will enjoy a variety of activities while enjoying the beauty of the majestic Orange River. Light snacks and a water will be provided for your journey, you are welcome to pack extra snacks for yourself. Once you reach the destination, Thumbprint Mountain, you will be transported you back to Oewerbos River Camp.

Fluospar: 4 Day Trip – 4 Peolple Minimum

Your river rafting will begin with a breakfast at base camp, Oewerbos River Camp, we will then pack the crocs and start our journey. We paddle for around 3 hours before stopping for lunch. After lunch we make our way towards our overnight camping site, a sandy riverbank with the twinkling stars as your ceiling. After around another 3 or 4 hours when we reach the overnight camping site you are welcome to relax in the river, swimming and bathing under the sunset or take a hike and explore the surroundings. This will be your routine for the next three days to follow. Your trip will end on the Namibian side of the river where you will be collected. You are then transported through the Namibian border back to Oewerbos River Camp to enjoy your last supper with us.

King Kong: 5 Day Trip – 4 Peolple Minimum

Your river rafting will begin with a breakfast at base camp, Oewerbos River Camp, we will then pack the crocs and start our journey. We paddle for around 3 hours before stopping for lunch. After lunch we make our way towards our overnight camping site, a sandy riverbank with the twinkling stars as your ceiling. After around another 3 or 4 hours when we reach the overnight camping site you are welcome to relax in the river, swimming and bathing under the sunset or take a hike and explore the surroundings. This will be your routine for the next three days to follow. Your trip will end on the Namibian side of the river where you will be collected. You are then transported through the Namibian border back to Oewerbos River Camp to enjoy your last supper with us.

Please Contact For Group, School, Church or Corporate Bookings. Special Rates Available

Accommodation

Rapid Adventures makes use of Oewerbos River Camp as their base camp. These prices are included in the booking fees. All forms of accommodation have a view of the glorious Orange River

Price Available On Request

Contact 082 663 6168 or 064 523 1807
Email info@ecotrail.co.za

Disclaimer

All information adapted with permission of owner

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