4 Day
5 Nights
4 Day Student Special Canoeing
Students u/23:
Student Card Required
Arrive on Day 1, spend Days 2–5 paddling and camping, then head home after breakfast on Day 6. We’ve got you covered with full catering, epic scenery, and friendly guides who’ll be with you every step of the way – making sure you are having the time of your life.
Whether it’s your first time or not, this trip is all about adventure, connection, and making memories that last long after the semester ends. So grab your crew, gear up, and let’s hit the river.
Pricing
Student Special Canoeing : | Students (U/23): | Additional Day |
|---|---|---|
4 Day | 5 Nights | R 4 965 | R 455 pp (optional...if you want to extend your adventure) |
Note: Student Specials not available during Easter & New Year’s
Student cards need to be presented to qualify for Special price.
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
- 4 days and 5 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
- You’ll arrive at base camp on the afternoon of Day 1 and settle in.
- Days 2 to 5 are spent out on the river—paddling, camping, and soaking up the adventure. On the afternoon of Day 5, you’ll return to base camp for one last night under the stars.
- After breakfast on Day 6, it’s time to head home, sun-kissed and full of stories.
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 for the night—ready for stargazing, dinner, and chill vibes around the fire.
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 & 3 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. On day three we have a re-supply at Sjambok, there you will have the option to hike up to the old fluorspar mine for a killer view of the Richtersveld and the sweeping Orange River. 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
Feeling adventurous? There’s a short hike to an old fluorspar mine with unreal views of the Richtersveld and the winding Orange River.
Day 4 on river:
On your fourth and final day, you paddle toward the collection point at Aussenkehr, clocking about 60 kilometers in total! Expect to be picked up between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. 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. Kick off your shoes and chill out soak up the final moments of an epic adventure, while the guides handle dinner.
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 indicate any special dietary requirements when completing your booking form.
Our facility can accommodate basic dietary needs only, including vegetarian and selected Halaal products. Due to our remote location, we are unable to cater for Kosher, gluten-free, or other specialised diets. A discount is offered to those guests with specialised dietary needs who wish to obtain their own replacement products. A detailed menu will be provided in advance to help you determine which items you may need to bring.
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 – Roast leg of lamb, chicken, baby potatoes & butternut
Breakfast – Muesli and yoghurt
Lunch – Onion, Avo, cheese & tomato sandwiches
Dinner – Spaghetti bolognaise
Breakfast – Tomato, Onion and Russian Hash
Lunch – Tuna Salad
Dinner – Steak braai, potatoes, butternut and apple crumble
Breakfast – Cereal, rusks, yoghurt, fruit, coffee & tea
Route Map
Your end collection point will be at Aussenkehr, clocking about 60 kilometers in total!
The pace depends on the group, so it’s flexible and chill. Just a heads-up: paddling times can shift a bit depending on water levels and other conditions, but your guide will keep things smooth and fun.
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 Africa 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.
Inquiry Form
Note: Student Specials not available during Easter & New Year’s
Student cards need to be presented to qualify for Special price.
For groups fewer than 6, please see our pre-scheduled trips with set dates open to smaller groups and individuals