Trails: Green Kalahari (Lower Orange Region), Northern Cape, South Africa

Black Eagle
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Augrabies
Description: 75km/5day; average; guided; all equipment and food provided; linear; along Orange River; house and camp site at base; overnight under stars/own tent; 12 persons min/30 persons max; no under 8
Enquiries: Adventure Runners
Tel: + 27 (0)11 646-3548 or (0)21 686-3386
Fax: + 27 (0)11 646-5088
e-mail: info@adventurerunners.com

Gariep Three-in-One
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Augrabies
Description: 19km/1 day; average; circular; 6 persons max; no facilities;
Enquiries: Augrabies
Tel: + 27 (0)54 451-0050
Fax: + 27 (0)54 451-0053
e-mail: reservations@sanparks.org

Klipspringer: Augrabies
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Augrabies
Description: The Augrabies Falls National Park is situated in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The falls and gorge were formed over millions of years as the mighty Orange River eroded its way through the granite rock that lay in its path to the southern Atlantic ocean . The Orange River drains a vast area of Southern Africa, stretching from the mountains of Lesotho in the east and includes the Vaal catchments area of the Free State and the southern part of Gauteng. The trail is of three days duration and should be considered as moderate to strenuous especially during the hotter months of the year. In fact the trail is closed from 15 October to the end of march because of the extreme heat experienced in the area.
Enquiries: SA National Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)12 428 9111
Fax: + 27 (0)12 343 0905
e-mail: reservations@sanparks.org
Web: http://www.sanparks.org

Orange Gorge
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Augrabies
Description: 3 to 5 days; guides all equipment and food provided; confident swimmers only; runs mid March to mid January; need passports and visas
Enquiries: River Rafters
Tel: + 27 (0)21 72-5094
Fax: + 27 (0)21 72-5241

Orange River Safari: Richtersveld
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Augrabies
Description: 4 to 6 days; guided; all equipment and food provided; base camp; camping on river banks; no experience required; average fitness;
Enquiries: River Rafters
Tel: + 27 (0)21 72-5094
Fax: + 27 (0)21 72-5241

Venturer
Trail Type: Combination
Closest Town: Augrabies [Back to Top]
Description: Canoe/hike; 2.5 day/30km each; average; guided; equipment & food provided; circular; along Orange River; house & camp site at base; overnight under stars/own tent; 12 persons min/30 persons max; no under 12; Winter months.
Enquiries: Adventure Runners
Tel: + 27 (0)11 646-3548 or (0)21 686-3386
Fax: + 27 (0)11 646-5088
e-mail: info@adventurerunners.com

Verneuk
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Kenhardt
Description: Average; accommodation in farmhouse
Enquiries: Kenhardt Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0)5462 ask 25

Orange River Cape/Namibian Border
Trail Type: Canoe trail
Closest Town: Onseepkans
Description: 6 days; sleep under stars; all equipment and meals provided; March to October very hot; provide adequately for sunburn; max 30 persons; passports and visas required; other options available
Enquiries: Felix Unite
Tel: + 27 (0)21 683-6433
Fax: + 27 (0)21 683-6488

Shepard's Tree
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Upington
Description: Network of trails; different options to choose from; easy; in nature reserve; catering for groups on request; hut for 4 persons at base; overnight hut for four persons on trail; camping facilities available
Enquiries: Spitskop Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)54 22336
Fax: + 27 (0)54 22336

Shepard's Tree
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Upington
Description: Different options to choose from; easy; in nature reserve; catering for groups on request; hut for 4 persons at base; overnight hut for four persons on trail; camping facilities available
Enquiries: Spitskop Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)54 22336
Fax: + 27 (0)54 22336