5 Day & 6 Nights Canoeing

safari kayak paddling trip

Explore the magnificent Orange River on this fun and exciting 5 days, 6 Nights Canoeing Trip. This trip is available through out the year and is open to everyone, young or old so whether it is your first time or not, you are welcome to come along with us! Bring your family, colleagues or friends over and come make unforgettable lifetime memories.

On this trip you will arrive the afternoon of the 1st day then, spend day 2 to day 6 on the river, afternoon of the 6th day you return to our base camp, you then leave on the 7th day after breakfast. We have super friendly and experienced tour guides who will be with you throughout your journey with us, so do not worry about a thing, our guides will assist you with whatever you may need.

Buckle up and get ready for a memorable Orange River Adventure! Expect fun, lovely sunrises & sunsets, river banks camping, Full Catering (breakfast, lunch, supper), super friendly guides, stargazing, relaxing campfires, breath-taking mountain sceneries, delicious barbeques (braai) and so much more! It’s a thrilling paddle excursion ride you do not want to miss!!

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Highlights
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.

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.
What's Included
  • All meals from arrival evening to departure morning
  • All canoeing equipment
  • Camping on the first and last night at our base camp.
  • Services of our guides
  • 5 day, 6 Nights canoeing
What's Excluded
  • Arrival and departure transport from your house
  • Chalet Accommodation
  • Camping gear
  • All drinks and snacks (excluding coffee and tea)
Meals - Orange River

We provide all meals from arrival evening to departure morning. All the wholesome meals are prepared on the river rafting expedition. We source all our fresh produce locally in Namibia. However, fresh produce & other fruits are sometimes in short supply. We thus suggest that the clients bring along fresh fruits & produce to bring along on the river. Please indicate any special dietary requirements on your booking form. We cater to basic, Vegetarian, Kosher and Halaal diets. For other dietary needs, bring your own replacement products. We will provide a detailed menu to help you determine what to bring. We offer a R200.00 discount per person for dietary needs we do not cater to.

Meals - Orange River

We provide all meals from arrival evening to departure morning. Please indicate any special dietary requirements on your booking form. We cater to basic, Vegetarian, Kosher and Halaal diets. For other dietary needs, bring your own replacement products. We will provide a detailed menu to help you determine what to bring. We offer a R200.00 discount per person for dietary needs we do not cater to. We source all our fresh produce locally in Namibia. However, fresh produce & other fruits are sometimes in short supply. We thus suggest that the clients bring along fresh fruits & produce to bring along on the river. 

Days:

Sequence:

Meals:

Arrival day:

Arrival supper at base camp:

Braai (chops and sausage), Greek salad and garlic bread

Adventure start:

Breakfast at base camp:

Cereal, coffee, tea, rusks, yogurt and fruit

Lunch on the river:

Hot dogs, cheese, tomatoes and onions

Supper on the river:

Chicken potjie and rice

Day 2 on river

Breakfast on the river:

Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, and tomato

Lunch on the river:

Cheeses, avo, onions, tomatoes, and bread

Supper on the river:

Roast leg of lamb, chicken, Baby potatoes & butternut

Day 3 on river

Breakfast on the river:

Muesli and yogurt

Lunch on the river:

Chicken mayo sandwiches

Supper on the river:

Spaghetti Bolognaise

Day 4 on river

Breakfast on the river:

Hash (Tomato & Onion mix), russians

Lunch on the river:

Hamburgers

Supper on the river:

Fish potjie and rice

Day 5 on river

Breakfast on the river:

Muesli and yogurt

Lunch on the river:

Tuna Salad

Adventure end:

Supper at base camp:

Steak Braai, potatoes, butternut and apple crumble

Departure day:

Breakfast at base camp:

Cereal, coffee, tea, rusks, yogurt, and fruit

Please note that the menu can change at any time due to the availability of products.
Location

Herewith the Google Maps link to the Bundi base camp from which we launch. The camp is located on the Namibian side of the border – passports will thus be required. We are located about 8km from the South Africa/Namibia Border in Noordoewer.

Itinerary

We will welcome you on the afternoon of the 1st day, spend day 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 on the river, in the afternoon of day 6 you return to our base camp. You overnight with us and depart on the 7th day after breakfast.

Arrive at Base camp:
Arrive at our base camp any time after 4:00 PM, located just across the Namibian border. Our camp manager will be on hand to welcome you. Take some time to relax with a refreshing swim or a game of volleyball. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM, followed by an evening around the campfire to get to know everyone. At 8:00 PM, we’ll hold a “packing speech” where we’ll demonstrate how to pack your luggage, liquid refreshments, and personal items. This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the river adventure ahead. Your friendly guide will be happy to ease any concerns and ensure you’re fully prepared.
Day 1 on river:

After an early breakfast, your guide will provide a safety briefing and demonstrate how to use the equipment. You’ll learn the essentials of paddling, what to do if you capsize, and how to navigate rapids safely. Before heading to the river, you can fill your cooler box with ice and refreshments. You will enter the river from the camp. Spend the morning drifting along the river, improving your paddling skills while soaking in the breathtaking scenery. We’ll have a lunch break on the riverbank and then continue downstream until it’s time to set up camp for the night.

Day 2 , 3 & 4 on river:
Discover what it is like to wake up in the desert. Later on, you may climb up to an abandoned fluorspar mine, where you will be rewarded with a huge panorama of the Richtersveld and Orange River as it winds its way through the desert.

Each day follows a pattern – languid drifting with the current; hopping in for a swim when you wish; tossing a frisbee; or just lying back and taking it easy. We spend each night at a site of our choice on the river banks. All the wonderful meals will be prepared by your friendly guides. You will be resupplied with ice the morning of the 3rd day on river at 9am, Sjambok.
Day 5 on river:
On the last day, you will be picked up at the end point at Gamkab between 2 pm and 4 pm. Well done, you have rafted approximately 80km on your trip. A drive through the semi-desert will return us all to Base camp. After a refreshing swim, you can enjoy a few sundowners, while the guides prepare supper. You overnight with us in the camp.

*The end point might change due to water speed and level.
After a memorable river journey, you are free to head home the following morning after breakfast.

These prices are valid for 2025, if you pay a deposit of R1000 per person before the 30th of November 2024.

Canoeing Trip:

Adults:

Students (U/23):

Children (U/18):

Children (U/12):

½ Day | 1 Night 

R 1 600

R 1 350

R 1 050

R 800

1 Day | 2 Nights

R 2 300

R 2 100

R 2 000

R 1 850

2 Day | 3 Nights

R 4 500

R 4 250

R 4 000

R 3 750

3 Day | 4 Nights

R 4 750

R 4 500

R 4 250

R 4 000

4 Day | 5 Nights

R 5 000

R 4 750

R 4 500

R 4 250

5 Day | 6 Nights

R 5 250

R 5 000

R 4 750

R 4 500

Student Special (U/23 only) - 4 Day, 5 Night


Additional day @ R 370 pp

R 4 100

Note: Student Specials not available during Easter & NYB

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Minimum booking 6 pax. Availability on pre-scheduled trips for less than 6 pax will be indicated on the website.

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