Black Eagle Canoe Trail (South Africa)
Black Eagle Canoe Trail |
Venturer Canoe & Hiking Trail |
Customised Tours for Groups |
General Information |
Tours
| What: | Fun Self Paddle Canoe trip | 
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| Where: | On the Orange River, downstream of Augrabies Falls |
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| When: | Please contact the Main Office on +27 (0) 21 686 3386 or email info@adventurerunners.com | ||
| Duration: | 4 or 5 days | ||
| Ages: | 8 to 65 | ||
| Fitness: | Average | ||
| How: | 2-man Indian Canoes | ||
| Cost: | 5 day Black eagle trail – R2400 per person adult 4 day Blackeagle trail - R1995 per person adult 3 day Blackeagle trail - R1850.00 per person adult |
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| Safety: | Grade 2 rapids, suitable for accompanied children |
Trip Description
For centuries the majestic Orange River has carved its way through the African landscape and in places has created an arid semi-desert mountain wilderness of rugged but compelling grandeur. Over-hanging long stretches of the river below Augrabies Falls is the towering Nama Plateau, which forms the backdrop for a memorable adventure on a desert river. Additional features are magnificent sunsets and the solitude, tranquillity and incredible silence of this remote area.
Days are spent paddling down meandering waterways, between lush greenery of the oasis-like riverbanks, with the adjacent rugged koppies contrasting starkly. Nights are spent under a canopy of stars that can simply take your breath away, with convivial company around a roaring campfire and 5 star meals - all adding to the experience.
The trail of approximately 75km is suitable for the complete novice and specially designed, stable, 2-man, Indian-type canoes makes it safe for the whole family, both young and old. Paddling techniques are easily mastered and the pleasure and excitement of the river makes for both an adventure and unforgettable experience.
Rapids encountered on the trail are an easy grade 1 to 2 and maybe a short grade 3 (grades 5 & 6 being left to the professionals) if the river is running high and contribute to making the trail an enjoyable introduction to rivers and canoeing with a little excitement thrown in.
The river and surrounding wilderness is a paradise for bird watchers, a perfect place for the exploring hiker, as well as utopia for fishermen.
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