Breede River – South Africa

 

Come and explore the Breede River Valley and take a well-deserved break from the city. This unique valley is home to the Breede River, its wine farms and beautiful Hex River Mountains. Only 1 and half-hours from Cape Town. The Breede River originates in the Great Hex River Mountains in Ceres and meanders through farm and wine lands and eventually takes a turn past Bonnie vale and Swellendam before it joins the Indian Ocean at Witsand. It hosts a wide variety of bird life such as Fish Eagles, Black Eagles, Jackal Buzzards, Herons, Cormorants and King Fishers.

 

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.

Included:  Rafting, equipment, guides, in trip transport, lunch on the river

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 rafting adventure, we prepare for our overnight mobile camp on the banks of the Breede River. We will have a well deserved shower and a few cold drinks, before the guides serve us 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 overnight accommodation.

 

Suggested Kit List

 

Day trip

• Camera and film
• T-shirt, shorts, sarong and swimsuit, warm top
• Sunhat, sun block, lip balm
• Own beverages of choice (juice supplied at lunch)

Overnighter

• Camera and film
• T-shirt, shorts, sarong and swimsuit
• Sunhat, sun block, lip balm
• Cold drinks, water and alcoholic beverages for evening
• Sleeping bag / own bedding
• Something warm to wear for the chilly evenings
• Overnight accommodation is supplied

 

Departure dates

Umkulu Canoe Trails offer departures for the Breede River day and overnight trips on every day of the week. The minimum group size is 6 people.

 

Rates

Day trip – 4 Hours paddling: R595 per person

Overnighters – 4 Hours paddling, Riverside camp:  R895 per person

                                                                    

Transport

• Own Transport

 

 All self drives needs to receive a detailed map from reservations office. 

Please contact us for booking of alternative accommodation.