Hopetown/ Hellsgate route (Orange River)
From Sandton 611km (Near Kimberley)
The Orange River runs in a gorge creating good rapids. Hells gate, Hubbly Bubbly and Sideways Sarel are some of the bigger rapids on this route. No rapids are compulsory to run and are graded from 2 to 4.
Distances between overnight spots (camp sites) are relative short and a rustic camp is available before/or during the tour at additional cost.
In September and October game abounds next to the river looking for greener pastures on the banks. High cliffs allows for good nesting sites of black and fish eagles.
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What:
Rafting 2 days including 4 meals @ R2068.00 pp
Rafting 3 days including 7 meals @ R2618.00 pp
Rafting 3 days and abseiling including 10 meals @ R3008.00 pp
Teambuilding and rafting 2 to 3 days.
Conference facilities in Hopetown
Abseiling (36m) from the historical “Ou Brug”
Angling
Accommodation in Hopetown is available
Rustic camps on the banks of the Orange
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| When: |
September to May |
| Where: |
Hopetown (120km from Kimberley-Northern Cape) |
| Who:
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All adventurous souls over 12
Corporate groups
Private tours
Dads & Lads/ Moms & Toms
School groups
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| Why:
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4 da big rapids and its close to Joburg
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Points of Interest
Constant water volume but the river sometimes floods We camp on the banks mostly. Rustic camp available.
2 Man and bigger rafts.
Big rapids
Karoo-Kalahari transitional eco-system
Interesting fauna and flora
Activities are facilitated by experienced guides and safety equipment are used
We meet early (7h00) in Hopetown on day one of the tour or the day before. A guesthouse in Hopetown and a rustic camp is available for a sleepover.
