Pella route (Orange River)
(near Pofadder in Northern Cape, From Sandton 1074km:)
This is the most scenic stretch of the Orange River. The route starts at Klein Pella our base and runs for 3½ days down to Witbank (Northern Cape). The Orange River flows through a myriad of islands and channels allowing for excellent rafting, splendid birding and fishing. The rapids start small and gets better the further one goes but no bigger than grade three. Camping areas count amongst the best on any river in South Africa.
Vervet monkey, baboon, otters, water monitor, abounds. Fish eagle, black eagle and even a lone leopard roams these spectacular mountains lining the banks of the Orange river. Low air pollution allows excellent stargazing.
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What:
River rafting 3½ days including 10 meals @ R3021.00 pp
River rafting 5 days: Rates on enquiry
River rafting 8 days: Rates on enquiry
Abseiling 12m, 54m, 80m @ R250.00 pp
Teambuilding
Conference facilities
Angling
Accommodation at Klein Pella is available
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| When: |
Twelve months a year although mid summer is seriously hot. Midwinter is also good with warm/mild days and cool/cold nights. |
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50km from Pofadder Northern Cape |
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All adventurous souls over 8.
This route was classified as the 9th best family get away by the Getaway magazine in SA.
Corporate groups
Private groups
School groups
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It is beautiful and fun
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Points of Interest
Constant water volume but the river sometimes floods
We make use of 2 man rafts.
Plenty of rapids
Border of Namibië/South Africa
Excellent fishing
Biggest date farm in the Southern hemisphere
Spectacular desert mountains
No passport needed.
Activities are facilitated by experienced guides and safety equipment are used
Accommodation consists of a Guesthouse, campsite and “rondawels”.
