We will sleep on the banks of the Orange River, explore the Richtersveld Mountains, and enjoy the great outdoors! You are welcome to relax outside next to the fire or in your tent. This isolated part of the Richtersveld makes you feel like a real adventurer. We take all the food we need and prepare meals over open fires. There are no designated campsites. We start our day with an early morning paddle. In the afternoons, we will stop for a picnic-style lunch and enjoy the tranquillity of the river.
We have time to relax in the late afternoons and even hike in the mountains. All our camps are natural areas along the river, and we respect the ecosystem by taking all our refuse with us. We will p provide you with a complete packing and kit list. It is essential to have the proper preparation guidelines when joining a river rafting adventure on the Orange River. We recommend that you arrive at our base camp no later than 5 pm on the first day when our guides will welcome you upon arrival. We will s end our evening by having dinner, preparing for our adventure the following morning, and relaxing around the fire.
We have returned to the lower orange river trail leading us through the Nababeep Conservancy and the Richtersveld. The Trail starts at The Growcery Camp and ends on the banks of Namibia. We will e d in Namibia and be transported back to the Growcery Camp in South Africa. The perfect t outdoor Adventure for the whole family. Any adventure and nature can be unpredictable. Please book your accommodation or campsite at The Growcery for day five before your departure or when booking online.
We are Protecting the Environment: We do not allow glass or glass containers on the river trail. Would you please decant glass content such as wine and spirits into plastic bottles or use canned products? Our travelers will transport all waste back to our base camp. Be mindful of the mark you leave when camping in nature. We want t conserve the natural feel and help our guests by briefing them about how we do things on the river.
See our Departure dates on our Rafting Schedule Page
DURATION: | 5 Days |
DEPARTS FROM: | The Growcery Camp |
RATES INFO: | A non-refundable deposit of 35% is required to secure your booking. |
Age | 2024 | 2025 |
Adult | R 5650 | R 5990 |
Children 16-17 yrs | R 4750 | R 5040 |
Children 12-15 yrs | R 4350 | R 4600 |
Children 5-11 yrs | R 3850 | R 4080 |
Family of Two (One adults+1 u/18) | R 8995 | R 9540 |
Family of Three (Two adults+1 u/18's) | R 13450 | R 14250 |
Family of Four(Two adults+2 u/18's) | R 17995 | R 19100 |
Family of Five (Two adults+3, u/18's) | R 21995 | R 23300 |
Family of Six (Two adults+4 u/18's) | R 25495 | R 27050 |
Day 1 |
The Growcery Camp We meet all our river paddlers at The Growcery Camp no later than 5 pm on day 1. Please notify the camp of any late arrivals. This evening will be an introduction to your river crew and a final briefing on the adventure that awaits us. Our Dinner will be around open fires, and a freshly cooked meal can be expected. Our evening is relaxed, and a great time can be spent under the many stars of the Richtersveld. Meals: Dinner Accommodation: Camping |
Day 2 |
The Growcery Camp – Starting Point This morning we'll have an early start. Breakfast & coffee will be ready on the instruction of your guide the previous night. After breakfast, we will pack our journey into the truck and drive towards the starting point. The journey will take about 2-3 hrs, so please pack a light snack for the road. You will embark on a short paddle after arriving at the starting point; this will allow the group to get into the rhythm of packing a boat and getting used to the boat's paddling. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Camping on the banks of the Orange River |
Day,3,4 |
The Growcery Camp – Orange River Our River adventure starts with a scrumptious breakfast this morning. The next few days will be along the banks of the Orange River. We explore the magnificent views of the Richtersveld desert and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. This route will take you through farmlands and mountain views and give you perspective on the small economy of the bottom Orange. If you are from the city, you will paddle past the farms where your local shop's vegetables are grown. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Camping on the banks of the Orange River |
Day 5 |
Orange River – The Growcery Camp Today will be the last day of your river trail. We will end our trial either at The Bridge or at The Growcery Camp. This will all depend on the water level, and the endpoint will be discussed on the first day. Meals: Breakfast |
DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to cancel any activity due to weather or unsafe conditions. An alternative activity will be provided wherever possible.