Equipment & Guides:
We make use of 2-man inflatable rafts (crocodiles) with cooler box, dry bags, personal floatation devices and paddles included. The inflatable rafts are easy to control, safe and loads of fun.
Two or three qualified river guides with the necessary experience and knowledge of the river and the environment will guide you on your day of adventure through the Breede River Valley. No previous experience is needed and only a moderate fitness level is required. We believe in responsible and sustainable tourism development and have the utmost respect for the beautiful African continent and its rivers. Please help us to keep our rivers clean and pristine!!
Itineraries
Day trip:
We meet at a pre- arranged point and time where we will have a briefing on the day’s activities and a short safety speech. The day is spent paddling for 3 - 4 hours on the beautiful Breede River, lunch is served on a picnic style basis along the river and we have time to enjoy the scenic Hex River Mountains that guard over this fertile valley. This relaxing inflatable canoe trip is not a race and is paced by you. Clients will be transported back to their vehicles from the take out point with the Umkulu Canoe Trails Overland truck. Includes rafting, equipment, guides, in trip transport and lunch.
Overnight Trip :
Day1: We meet at a pre- arranged point and time where we will have a briefing on the day’s activities and a short safety speech. The day starts with a relaxing paddle for 3 - 4 hours on the beautiful Breede River, lunch is served on a picnic style basis along the river and we have time to enjoy the scenic Hex River Mountains that guard over this fertile valley.
After completing our Breede River adventure, we head to Bergsig wine estate where we will be able to sample the excellent wines of the Breede River Valley. We will then depart for our overnight camp, a choice of riverside camp, dorm accommodation or mountain sanctuary camp. We will have a well deserved shower and a few cold drinks while enjoying finger snacks, before the guides serve us with a delicious meal prepared on an open fire.
Day 2: We have breakfast before departing home.
Included: Rafting, equipment, guides, in trip transport, wine tasting, 3 meals and your choice of accommodation.
Optional extra:
After having a full fry-up breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast, beans and fried tomatoes we head for the Bainskloof reserve where we have a leisurely hike up to the waterfalls and a well deserved swim in the refreshing mountain water.
Suggested Kit List:
Day trip:
1 - Camera and film
2 - T-shirt, shorts, sarong and swimsuit, warm top
3 - Sunhat, sun block, lip balm
4 - Own beverages of choice (juice supplied at lunch)
Overnighter:
1 - Camera and film
2 - T-shirt, shorts, sarong and swimsuit
3 - Sunhat, sun block, lip balm
4 - Cold drinks, water and alcoholic beverages for evening
5 - Sleeping bag and sleeping mat
6 - Cash for Bush Pub
7 - Something warm to wear for the chilly evenings
Departure dates:
Umkulu Canoe Trails offer departures for the Breede River day- and overnight trips on Wednesday and Saturday of every week. The minimum group size is 6 people. If you have a specific date in mind that do not fall on a Wednesday or Saturday, please feel free to contact us and we will try to accommodate you.
Prices:
Day trip: 4 Hours paddling: R 495 per person
Overnighters:
Riverside tented camp package : R 795.00 per person
Chalet Accommodation: package: R 1095 per person
Extras:
Umkulu offers a guided hike to the Bainskloof waterfalls on the morning after the overnight trip that includes a full fry up breakfast: R 50, 00 per person
Transport:
Return to Cape Town: R200, 00 per person |
