½ day Orange River Rafting

Overview

Canoe the Orange River with a half day rafting adventure to get a feel for the majestic river.

The ½ day Orange River Canoe or Rafting adventure is something to experience and never to be forgotten. Whether you are starting your Namibian vacation or finishing it, it is an amazing experience. This half day Orange River canoe adventure on the majestic river is available all year round. You will enjoy a fun and exciting drift down the river. It is the perfect way to start or end your journey in Namibia, as our camp is only 10km’s away from the Noordoewer border.
The price includes, half day rafting, 1 night camping at our base camp, rafting equipment, guides, transport to starting point and 3 meals.

 

In addition to receiving a safety talk and demonstration of the ins and outs of rafting, you will paddle down the river and cool off in the river. Besides your safety, scrumptious meals and our professional guides, your river rafting adventure will leave you with a lasting impression of Africa’s magic.

🚣‍♂️ Trip Highlights:

🌞 Half day of rafting along the scenic Orange River

🍳 Delicious campfire meals prepared by our guides

     

Camping Gear

There is no permanent accommodation set up on the riverbanks, you will need to bring your camping gear for the nights on the river.

Transport Option

For those considering alternative travel options, the Intercape operates buses that travel to the Namibian border. You can view their schedule at www.intercape.co.za. If you would like us to make the bus booking on your behalf, please contact us directly.

Note

Please visit our website for our Terms & Conditions: https://bundi.co.za/terms-conditions/

 

It is your responsibility to obtain and comply with the most updated border regulations and requirements for your trip. Please be sure to contact the border to get the most updated and current regulations.

Price - ½ day

* Adults

R 1 815

* Students (u/23) 

R 1 515

* Children (u/18) 

R 1 210

* Children (u/12) 

R 910

GROUP DISCOUNTS

 

We also offer group discount:

  • Book and pay for 14 people, then we discount you the amount of 1 person.
  • Book and pay for 24 people, then we discount you the amount of 2 people.
  • Book and pay for 32 people, then we discount you the amount of 3 people.
  • Book and pay for 36 people, then we discount you the amount of 4 people.

 

The discount amount will be divided among all confirmed participants. Once discount is allocated late joiners will not be eligible for the discount.

Booking
Option 1 – Join a Pre-Scheduled trip

We have a few set dates for our ½-day rafting adventure, scheduled occasionally during the year. These trips are pre-set and open to individual bookings—no minimum group size required. Click the link below to view available dates:
[Pre-Scheduled Trips]

Option 2 – Select Own Dates

Prefer custom dates? Let us know your ideal dates, and if the dates are available, we will book your group in with your chosen dates.

 

For this option, a minimum of 4 participants is required, and bookings must be made at least 2 months in advance.

 

If you want your group to be exclusive/private, a minimum of 8 people is required out of season, and 20 people in season.

[Select own dates]

To secure your booking, a non-refundable deposit of R 1000 per person is required.

 

The balance of the tour fare must be paid no later than three (3) weeks prior to the arrival date; otherwise, the Company may treat the booking as cancelled by the Client. Please mail proof of payment to info@bundi.co.za

PLEASE NOTE: All bank costs/ charges are for your own account. Applicable for all payments.

We advise that you take out travel insurance and contact your medical aid to activate the 90 days out of the country setting before departing on your trip.
 

For full terms and conditions: https://bundi.co.za/terms-conditions/

Trip Itinerary:

We have 2 half day trip options for you to choose between. Please see which trip suites your needs best.

Option 1 – Morning Rafting
Arrive for supper and overnight at our camp // the next morning you spend half a day on the river // you then depart after lunch.

Arrival day:
Arrive at our base camp any time after 16:00. Our camp is situated just across the Namibian border. Our camp manager will be there to welcome you. You may want to take a refreshing swim or play a game of volleyball after your day of travelling. Supper is served at 7pm. We start getting to know each other around the campfire.

 

Day on river & departure:
After an early breakfast, your guide will give you a safety talk and equipment demonstration. Here they will teach and show you how to paddle, what to do if you capsize and how to be safe when in a rapid. Before you go onto the river, you can fill your cooler box with ice and your refreshments. We will then transport you to the starting point. You will spend the morning drifting and getting the hang of paddling whilst enjoying the natural beauty surrounding you!

 

Your end point will be at the base camp where you will enjoy lunch before departing.

Download Itinerary under the Documents section for more info

Afternoon Rafting
Arrive for lunch and then go onto the river. After which you overnight at our camp// you then depart after breakfast the next morning.

Arrival day and on river:
Arrive at our base camp no later than 11:00. Our camp is situated just across the Namibian border. Our camp manager will be there to welcome you. You will enjoy a hearty lunch before your guide gives you a safety talk and equipment demonstration. Here they will teach and show you how to paddle, what to do if you capsize and how to be safe when in a rapid. Before you go onto the river, you can fill your cooler box with ice and your refreshments. We will then transport you to the starting point.

 

You will spend the afternoon driftingand getting the hang of paddling whilst enjoying the natural beauty surrounding you!

 

Your end point will be at the base camp where you will enjoy supper and overnight.

Download Itinerary under the Documents section for more info

Includes:

Excludes:

For your rafting adventure, we offer the following accommodation options:

Option 1 – CAMP:
You camp with your own gear for all evenings of the trip. Cost for camping is already included in costs for the trip.
Option 2 – CHALET UPGRADE:

You camp with your own gear for the nights on the river, but should you wish to not pitch your tent on our green lawns for your first and last evening with us at our camp, we have lovely chalets available to which you can upgrade. Availability is dependent on the dates you choose.

Please complete the rafting booking form and indicate on the booking form if you would like to upgrade to Chalet accommodation for the first and last night at the camp.

Option 3 – CAMP & CHALET PACKAGE:

This package is available to the ones in your group who does not want to bring their own camping gear for the evenings on the river and who also prefers to stay in a chalet for the first and last evening at our camp. Availability is dependent on the dates you choose.

All gear will be provided to you on the arrival day and will be available until your return to the base camp. All camping gear will be transported upon your own rafts -guides will not transfer any gear. Pitching of tents and camping gear will be your own responsibility. This is the basic camping gear requirements for on the river. If you require any additional gear, you will have to bring it along.

 

Please complete the rafting booking form and indicate on the booking form if you would like to make use of the Camp & Chalet package option.

Adventure Base Camp Location

Our base camp is located on the river banks of the Orange River in Richtersveld, about 8 km from Noordoewer. Our base camp is 680km’s due north from Cape Town and 1300km’s from Johannesburg. Click here to find out more about the driving directions to get to our base camp.

For those considering alternative travel options, the Intercape operates buses that travel to the Namibian border. You can view their schedule at www.intercape.co.za. If you would like us to make the bus booking on your behalf, please contact us directly.

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