| The Rafting
Ref: 091008
The Blyde Canyon. Full-day & 3 nights accommodation trip:
From: R 2 400.00 per person sharing
Above rates are based on a group size of min 10 people
Valid until: March 2010
Includes:
- 2 Nights accommodation at Blyde Adventure Camp on the banks of Blyde
River
- Lunch Dinner and Breakfast at Blyde Adventure Camp
- Overnight White Water Rafting trip through the Blyde River Canyon
- Full day, fully guided, rafting trip on Grades 1 to 4 rapids in
2 person “crocodile” rafts
- Lunch
- Dinner
- 1 Nights Accommodation at the rustic “Wet Camel” Bush
Lodge located at the foot of the “3 rondavels”
- Breakfast
- A boat cruise to the end point at Blydepoort Dam
- Transfers to Start / Finish Point of the rafting trip
- Vat
Price Excludes:
- All items of a personal nature
- Drinks
Location:
Starts in the Mariepskop Forestry Reserve, ends where the Blyde River
enters the Blydepoort Dam.
Rafting Duration:
full day (6am to 6pm) or overnight (6am on day 1 to 11:30 am on day 2
Length:
8km whitewater plus 5km motor boat cruise over dam.
Difficulty: Class 3-4 Type: Steep pool-drop, some long, technical rapids.
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Item |
Day 1: 12:00 |
Arrival and Lunch at Blyde Adventure Camp |
Day 1: 18:00 |
Dinner |
Day 2: 07:00/07:30 |
Depart for Overnight River Rafting on the Upper Blyde |
Day 2: 16:00 |
Arrival at Wet Camel |
Day 2: 18:00 |
Braai at Wet Camel for dinner |
Day 3: 07:00 |
Early morning swim |
Day 3: 08:00 |
Breakfast at Wet Camel |
Day 3: 10:00/11:00 |
Cruise over the Blyde Dam |
Day 3: 13:00 |
Arrival back at camp and lunch |
Day 3: 18:00 |
Dinner |
Day 4: 08:00
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Breakfast |
Day 4: 10:00
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Departure |
The Blyde Adventure Camp is situated on the banks of the
Lower Blyde River near the Blyde Canyon. Lots of small game
like, duikers, impalas, caracals, civet, banded mongoose and indigenous
flora is found on our property. During your stay here you
are more than welcome to enjoy our volleyball court with a spectacular
view of the surrounding mountains of the Escarpment.
Blyde River
Canyon:
Extreme whitewater experience. Running the Blyde River will earn you
the distinction of having rafted one of the most spectacular rivers
in the world..The canyon is one of the most unspoilt wilderness
areas in the country. It is the third biggest canyon of its kind in
the world, after the Grand- and Fish River canyons. Take a rare opportunity
to see the famous Three Rondavels from
water level. We negotiate grade 1 – 4 rapids. Lunch is served
on the banks of the Blyde River. At the foot of the three
Rondawels we stop over at Wet Camel for the night. The camp
consists of A-frame huts with mattresses and an outdoor area where
supper and breakfast is served. The showers have hot water
and a toilet, although primitive, the scenery will take your breath
away.
Facilities at the Blyde Adventure Camp:
- swimming in pools and rapids in Lower Blyde River under supervision
of qualified adventure guide (if the guests wants a supervisor)
- 7km of easy hiking paths on the property
- Tea/ coffee stations
- Volleyball
Rooms available at Blyde Adventure Camp:
Shared or private rooms available. These rooms are right
on the banks of the Lower Blyde River and in a riverine forest. Every
room is fitted with two single beds with all bedding and a small cupboard & fan. Bathrooms
are situated next to the rooms and has a view of the river/forest. There
is a small outdoor kitchen available and we stock it with all the necessities
for a tea / coffee station.
The bathrooms are cleaned daily by our staff.
Blyde Adventure Camp is on the Jonkmanspruit Road.
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