3 Day

4 Nights

3 Day Canoeing

Minimum

6 participants

Slow down and soak up river life on this 3 day, 4 nights Orange River canoe adventure – open year-round to ages 6 and up. Expect relaxed days on the water, starry nights, rustic riverside meals, and the chance to disconnect in nature. From campfires to mountain views, sunrises to braais. It’s a memorable laid-back outdoor escape with just the right touch of adventure. No experience needed, our experienced guides are with you all the way – just bring your sense of adventure.

Pricing

Canoeing Trip:	Adults:	Students (U/23):	Children (U/18):	Children (U/12):
3 Day \| 4 Nights	R 5 720	R 5 435	R 5 085	R 4 450

Discount Group discounts apply to groups 10 and larger. Late joiners will not be eligible for the discount once it has been assigned. Contact us for more info.

What's included?

All meals provided from arrival evening through to departure morning
Complete canoeing equipment
Camping accommodations at our base camp on the first and final nights
Guides services throughout the trip
3 days and 4 nights of canoeing adventure
Return transport from the river endpoint back to base camp

What's excluded?

Travel transportation to and from our base camp – guests are responsible for their own arrival and departure transport
Chalet Accommodation
Camping kit/gear, including bedding and cutlery
All beverages and snacks (excluding coffee and tea)

Schedule

We’ll welcome you on the afternoon of Day 1.
Spend Days 2 to 4 on the river, returning to camp on the afternoon of Day 4.
Enjoy an overnight stay, then depart after breakfast on Day 5.

Arrival Day at base camp:

Arrive at our base camp any time after 4:00 PM—just across the Namibian border and be ready to kick off your adventure. Your Camp Manager will be there to greet you. Take a moment to unwind—enjoy a swim or join in a game of volleyball to shake off the travel. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM, followed by an evening around the campfire where you’ll have a chance to connect with your group. At 8:00 PM, your guide will host a quick “packing talk” to walk you through stowing your kit, drinks, and essentials for the trip – the perfect time for answering any last-minute questions.

Day 1 on river:

Start the next day with an early breakfast, then get prepped for the river with a safety briefing and equipment overview. You’ll get the basics of paddling, what to do if your canoe flips (don’t worry, you’ll be in good hands), and how to handle the rapids. Stock your cooler with ice and drinks before we hit the river from base camp. Spend the morning paddling through dramatic scenery and perfecting your stroke. Lunch will be served along the riverbank, after which the journey continues downstream to our riverside camp.

Lunch is typically served between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM and we typically try to stop for the evening by 4 or 5pm. But exact times can vary based on the group, water levels, and other factors. Your guide will decide the best times to stop.

Day 2 on river:

Day two – rise early to another energizing breakfast and get set for the next stretch of your river journey. Pack up camp, greet the sunrise, and launch into a laid-back morning paddle—there’s plenty of time for a quick swim, a riverside game, or just soaking up the scenery as the landscape shifts around you. Each night, you’ll set up camp along the riverbank, giving you space to relax, recharge, and connect with the crew beneath the wide-open sky.

Day 3 on river:

On your final day, take it slow—let the current do the work as you float toward the collection point. If river conditions are low, you’ll stop at Sjambok, with the option to hike up to the old fluorspar mine for a killer view of the Richtersveld and the sweeping Orange River. When the water’s high, you’ll push on to Aussenkehr, clocking a few extra kilometers. Expect to be picked up between 2:00 and 4:00 PM—by then, you’ll have paddled about 45 km if you finish at Sjambok, or up to 60 km if your route ends at Aussenkehr.

From there, hop in the shuttle for a scenic drive back across the desert to base camp, where you can unwind while your guides whip up a farewell dinner and you enjoy your last night beneath the southern stars.

Departure day:

The next morning, after one last breakfast with your Canoe Crew, you’re free to head home—until the next time you feel the call: Canoe. Camp. Repeat.

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On the Menu

All meals are provided from your arrival evening through to your departure morning. Please specify any dietary requirements when completing your booking form.

We cater for basic, vegetarian, kosher, and halaal diets. If you follow a different diet or have specific food allergies, you will need to bring your own suitable alternative replacement products. A detailed menu will be provided in advance to help you plan accordingly. We offer a discount per person for dietary needs we do not cater to.

Dinner – Braai (chops and sausage), Greek salad, Garlic bread

Breakfast at base camp – Cereal, rusks, yoghurt, fruit, coffee & tea
Lunch – Hot dog sandwiches
Dinner – Chicken potjie and rice

Breakfast – Scrambled eggs with bacon, toast and tomato
Lunch – Chicken Mayo sandwiches
Dinner – Spaghetti Bolognaise

Breakfast – Tomato, Onion and Russian Hash
Lunch – Noodle Salad
Dinner – Steak braai, potatoes, butternut and apple crumble

Breakfast – Cereal, rusks, yoghurt, fruit, coffee & tea

Please note that meal options may vary depending on seasonal ingredients and availability.

Route Map

Your end collection point will be at Sjambok if river flow is slow (clocking about 45 kilometers in total!) OR Aussenkehr if river flow is fast (clocking about 60 kilometers in total!)

Paddling duration varies based on the group’s pace, but generally, you will paddle for about 6 hours each day—3 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon. Note that paddling times may vary depending on water levels and other factors.

Camp Location

Our launch point for our adventure is at Bundi Africa in Noordoewer, Namibia

The camp is situated on the Namibian side of the border, so a valid passport is required for entry. We are located approximately 8 km from the South Africa–Namibia border, near Noordoewer.

Herewith the Google Maps link to the Bundi base camp from which we launch.
Watch for the Bundi sign at the entrance to our camp, which marks the starting point of your adventure.
Be sure to download the map ahead of time in case you lose signal during your journey.

PLEASE NOTE A minimum of 6 people is required to book a canoeing trip.
For groups fewer than 6, please see our pre-scheduled trips with set dates open to smaller groups and individuals

Want your group to be exclusive? A minimum group size of 12 people out of season and 24 people in season is required.

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Canoeing Trip:	Adults:	Students (U/23):	Children (U/18):	Children (U/12):
½ Day \| 1 Night	R 1 735	R 1 445	R 1 155	R 870
1 Day \| 2 Nights	R 2 460	R 2 310	R 2 170	R 1 880
2 Day \| 3 Nights	R 4 910	R 4 620	R 4 335	R 3 755
3 Day \| 4 Nights	R 5 200	R 4 940	R 4 620	R 4 045
4 Day \| 5 Nights	R 5 485	R 5 200	R 4 940	R 4 335
5 Day \| 6 Nights	R 5 775	R 5 485	R 5 200	R 4 620
Student Special (U/23 only) - 4 Day, 5 Night Additional day @ R 410 pp		R 4 510