Vat no: 4600245437
Comp. reg: 23/10/2007
29 St James Street, S/Set West 7140, Tel 021 851 1616, Fax 0865860514
THE ORANGE RIVER RICHTERSVELD
“THE ONLY TRUEMOUNTAINDESERT IN SOUTH AFRICA”
The Orange River (Gariep) originates from the Lesotho highlands up in the DrakensbergMountains and meanders through South Africa and the amazing Richtersveld Desert Reserve before it joins the icy Atlantic Ocean. The Richtersveld is a unique desert reserve that shows the signs of old volcanic mountains, the trails of Khoi -San people and the aridness of an unforgiving desert reserve that lives off the Orange River. 50% of the succulent plants are endemic to the region and it is famous for its many semi-precious stones.
ANNUAL RAINFALL: 5-200 MM
LENGTH FROM SCOURCE TO MOUTH: 2 092 KM (39th Longest in World)
TEMPERATURE: O – 52 DEGREES
PLANTS: Wild Raisin Tree, Tamarisk, Wild Tobacco, False Ebony, Shepard’s Tree, Camel Thorn Tree, Sweet Thorn, Quiver Tree, Bastard Quiver Tree (Endemic to the Richtersveld), Halfmens.
ANIMALS: Klipspringer, Steenbok, Hyena, Leopard, Baboon, Dassie, Vervet Monkey, Cape Clawless Otter and Wild Horses.
BIRDS:African Darter, Fish Eagle, Black Eagle, Hammerkop, Goliath, Grey and Black Headed Herons, White Breasted Cormorant, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Cattle Egret, Black Stork, White Stork, Yellow billed Stork, Egyptian goose, Black smith plover; Malachite, pied, pygmy, giant – kingfishers.
REPTILES/ INSECTS: Red Roman, Scorpions, Horned Adder, Mountain Adder, Dwarf adder, Puff Adder, Cape Spitting Cobra, Water Monitor Lizard, Fog Basking Beetle.
ROCK FORMATION: Granite Rock, Metamorphic Rock and Sedimentary Rock.
Base Camp and Preparations:
Our base camp, on the banks of the Orange River provides you with the necessary comforts like safe parking, hot showers, flush toilets, grassy campsites, a great swimming pool, bar facilities and safe lock-up storage. Under the stars of the Richtersveld, you will meet your fellow paddlers and your friendly guides will brief you on the trip details whilst preparing their famous bush cuisine.
After breakfast the next morning, we organize the final packing of our equipment and after a short safety talk, we launch our inflatable rafts and start our paddling adventure through this uniquedesert eco-system. We will be camping on the banks of the river and sleep under the stars (Tents are optional).
Equipment & Guides:
We make use of 2-man inflatable rafts (crocodiles) with cooler box, dry bags, buoyancy aids and 2 paddles included. The inflatable rafts are easy to control and allows for safe guiding through the fast flowing rapids that we occur on our expedition. Two qualified river guides, equipped with the required experience will guide your expedition through the Richtersveld Desert Reserve. No previousexperience is needed and only a moderate level of fitness is required.
All remains and rubbish will be carefully transported on the river and brought back to the camp where we recycle and transport the remains to Springbok. No glass allowed on the river. When you bring supplies, please decanter in plastic bottles or use cans.
Expedition:
The next few days are spent on the Orange River where you will explore this magnificent desert eco system. Your guides will take you through some fast flowing water and guide you with knowledge and experience to ensure maximum enjoyment of this magnificent river. You will have the opportunity to experience some wave surfing, rapid floating, hiking and fishing that provides fun for everyone. Stretches of still water will give you ample opportunity to admire the beautiful gorges and scenery. The expedition is not a race and along with our carefully planned route and itinerary, it allows you to have maximum time to complete the expedition.
We have 13 years of experience in adventures in Africa and have designed the best route and itineraries for our clients. Our tours classify you as an adventuretraveller and not a tourist.
Suggested Kit list:
1) Sleeping bag & sleeping mat (roll mat or blow up mat)
2) Torch, batteries, matches, toilet paper, bio – degradable soap
3) Camera, film (Watertight container, or disposable splash proof camera)
4) Sunglasses with string & cork, t-shirts, sarong, shorts, khikhoi, anorak, sweater, strops, pants, tracksuit
5) Sun cream, lip balm, sun hat, cap, re – hydrate satchels, 6 disposable bags
6) Own cutlery & crockery (plastic or enamel), cups
7) Own drinks, cans and plastic containers only, No Glass.
8) Valid Passport – no one will be allowed without a valid passport
9) Insect repellent (Mosquitoes at Base camp)
10) Big sun umbrella (optional)
11) Sense of Humour!!!
- NB please check single entry visas (student study permits)
- Please check border procedures on page 7
Detailed map and border procedure on page 8
*Return transport ex Cape Town can be arranged
@ R 800.00
There is magic in the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, a magic compounded of distance, adventure, solitude and peace. The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness and of a freedom almost forgotten. It is an antidote to insecurity, the open door to waterways of ages past and a way of life with profound and abiding satisfactions. When we are part of a canoe, we are part of all that canoes have ever known."
Sigurd Olsen
4 Day Orange River
Day 1 Arrive at Base camp (D)
Day 2 River (B.L.D)
Day 3 River (B.L.D)
Day 4 River (B.L) Dinner back @ Base camp
Day 5 Depart after breakfast
Price
Adults: R 2 895.00
Children u/12: R 2650.00
4 Day Menu
Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDay 1 / Own Lunch en Route / Snoek, Garlic Bread, Greek Salad, Sweet Potatoes, Tea & Coffee
Day 2 / Muesli, Yogurt, Fruit, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Tea/Coffee / Smoked Turkey, Tortillas & Kidney Bean Salad, Bread, Mini Chocolates / Curry Mince, Pita Bread, Tsatsiki, Coleslaw, Chocolate Cake, Tea & Coffee
Day 3 / French Toast, Cheese, Syrup, Tea & Coffee. / Couscous Salad, Ham, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Peppadews and Mint Sauce, Mini Chocolates / Chicken Flambé Stew (Potjie), Mixed Vegetables, Flavoured Rice, Brandy Bananas & Custard, Tea & Coffee.
Day 4 / Boiled Eggs, Bacon, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Coffee & Tea. / Rice Salad, Tuna, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Health Bread, Mini Chocolates / Pork Neck Chops, Stir Fry, Beer Bread, Butternut, Pineapple Rings, Apple Pie & Custard, Tea & Coffee.
Day 5 / Depart after BreakfastRusks, Tea & Coffee / Own Lunch en Route
Menu can change at short notice due to availability of products!
Transport- R 800.00 return from Cape Town
Orange River 6-Day Expedition
Day 1 Arrive at base camp (D)
Day 2 Orange River (B.L.D)
Day 3 Orange River (B.L.D)
Day 4 Orange River (B.L.D)
Day 5 Orange River (B.L.D)
Day 6 Orange River (B.L.) Dinner back @ Base camp
Day 7 Depart after Breakfast.
Price: R 3 450, 00 p.p.
6-Day menu
DAY / Breakfast / Lunch / DinnerDay 1
/ Own Lunch on Route / Snoek, Garlic Bread, Greek salad, Butternut, Tea/Coffee.Day 2
/ Muesli, Yogurt, Fruit, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Tea/Coffee. / Smoked Turkey, Tortillas & Kidney Bean Salad, Potato Salad, Bread, Mini Chocolates / Curry Mince, Pita Bread, Tsatsiki, Coleslaw, Greek Salad, Chocolate Cake, Tea & CoffeeDay 3 / French Toast, Cheese, Jam, Rusk’s, Tea & Coffee. /
Fruit Salad & Health Bread, Cheese, Mini Chocolates.
/ Lamb stew, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Brandy Bananas & Custard, Tea & Coffee.Day 4
/ Bacon, Fried Eggs, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Tea & Coffee. / Couscous Salad, Ham, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Peppadews and Mint Sauce, Mini Chocolates / Chicken Stew, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Peaches & Custard, Snacks, Tea & Coffee.Day 5 /
Scramble Eggs, Sausage,
Bread, Jams, Tea & Coffee. /Pasta Salad, Smoked Chicken, Peppadews, Health Bread, Mini Chocolates.
/ Roast Dinner, River Chips,Coleslaw, Vegetables, Guavas & Custard, Tea & Coffee.
Day 6 /
Beef Bangers, Boiled Eggs, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Tea & Coffee.
/Rice salad, Tuna, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Health Bread, Mini Chocolates
/ Pork Neck Chops, Stir Fry, Beer Bread, Sweet Potatoes, Apple Pie & Custard, Tea & Coffee.Day7 /
Coffee & Tea, Rusks
Menu can change at short notice due to availability of products!
Transport- R 800.00 return from Cape Town
Orange dates 2013
Date / Trip Code / Description / Price05-09/01 / ORA 1 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
19-23/01 / ORA 2 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
26-30/01 / ORA 3 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
02-06/02 / SPEC 1 / 4-day Orange Student Special / R 2550.00
09-13/02 / SPEC 2 / 4-day Orange Student Special / R 2550.00
23-28/02 / ORA 4 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
02-06/03 / ORA 5 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
16-21/03 / LW 1 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
21-25/03 / LW 2 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
22-26/03 / FAM 1 / 4-day Orange River Family Special / R 9995.00
28/03-01/04 / LW 3 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
29/03-02/04 / LW 4 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
01-07/04 / FAM 2 / 6-day Orange River Family Special / R 11550.00
27/04-01/05 / LW 5 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
11-16/05 / ORA 6 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
15-19/06 / LW 6 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
22-26/06 / FAM 3 / 4-day Orange River Family Special / R 9995.00
07-11/08 / LW 7 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
07-11/09 / ORA 7 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
21-25/09 / LW 8 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
24-28/09 / FAM 4 / 4-day Orange River Family Special / R 9995.00
12-16/10 / ORA 8 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
02-06/11 / SPEC 3 / 4-day Orange Student Special / R 2550.00
09-13/11 / SPEC 4 / 4-day Orange Student Special / R 2550.00
16-20/11 / SPEC 5 / 4-day Orange Student Special / R 2550.00
23-27/11 / SPEC 6 / 4-day Orange Student Special / R 2550.00
01-05/12 / ORA 9 / 4-day Orange River Rafting / R 2 895.00
07-11/12 / FAM 5 / 4-day Orange River Family Special / R 9995.00
14-18/12 / LW 9 / 4-day Orange River Long weekend / R 2 895.00
26/12-01/01 / NY 1 / 7-day Orange River New Year’s Bash / R 3 650.00
27/12-01/01 / NY 2 / 6-day Orange River New Year’s Bash / R 3 450.00
31/12-04/01 / NY 3 / 4-day Orange River New Year’s Bash / R 3 250.00
Booking Form
Tour date: / Tour Code:Name(s): / Surname:
Age: / Nationality:
Sex M/F: / Weight:
Previous Experience: Yes/No / Passport No:
How did you discover us? / E-Mail Address:
Next of Kin name /address: / Home address:
Special Interests i.e. birds etc.: / Contact details:
Tell:
Special Diets i.e. Vegetarian / diabetes: / Special Medical Conditions/asthma/allergies etc.:
Payment by cash, EFT: / Enclosed is my payment of: R………………
Amount Due R………………
Total cost of Trip R………………
Payment received by ……………………………Booking agent / Transport Required: Y/N
Transport Paid: R 800.00 Y/N
I, the undersigned have read and understand the Terms & Conditions, and accept them as well as the general conditions of The African Rafting Company / Full Name:
Date:
Signature:
4 Day River Expedition / Adults R 2 895,00
Children u/12 R 2 650,00
6 Day River Expedition / Adults R 3 450.00
Orange River Rafting
Nedbank cheque account / Branch Code: 164 005
Acc: 164 0023 801
All bookings to be made to The African Rafting Company must accompany a completed bookings form, a 25 % deposit and a copy of your passport. Please state any special diet or anymedical condition on your booking form. Min of 6 participants. Please read the terms and conditions. NO PASSPORT/ NO TRIP/ NO REFUND!!!
Indemnity form
I, ______THE UNDERSIGNED CONFIRM THAT I HAVE BEEN WELL ADVISED AND THOROUGHLY INFORMED OF THE INHERENT DANGERS OF RIVER RAFTING/ CANOEING TRIPS AND OR ANY OTHER WATER ACTIVITY ON THE ______- RIVER. BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, I CERTIFY THAT I AM FULLY AWARE OF THE BASIC RISK AND DANGERS AND THE IMPLICATIONS THEREOF.
I HEREBY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT NEITHER THE CREW / GUIDES, NOR THE AFRICAN RAFTING COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS, SERVANTS, AGENTS AND/OR CONTRACTORS MAY BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY OCCURRENCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXPEDITION / CANOEING TRIP, WHICH MAY RESULT IN MY INJURY OR DEATH, OR ANY DAMAGES (TO ME OR MY PROPERTY), DELAYS AND/OR INCONVENIENCE SUFFERED BY ME OR MY FAMILY, HEIRS OR ASSIGNS. IN CONSIDERATION OF BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE EXPEDITION / CANOEING TRIP, I HEREBY PERSONALLY ASSUME ALL RISKS IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXPEDITION / CANOEING TRIP, FOR ANY HARM, INJURY OR DAMAGE WHICH MAY BEFALL ME WHILE I AM PARTICIPATING; INCLUDING ALL RISKS CONNECTED THEREWITH, WHETHER CIVIL OR CRIMINAL BY ME, OR MY FAMILY, ESTATE, HEIRS, OR ASSIGNS, ARISING OUT OF MY PARTICIPATION ON THIS TRIP.
I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THAT I WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO AND FROM THE RIVER BY VEHICLE. I AGREE THAT THE AFRICAN RAFTING COMPANY, IT’S DIRECTORS, SERVANTS, AGENTS AND/OR CONTRACTORS WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE BY ME FOR ANY INJURY CAUSED TO ME, WHETHER FATAL OR OTHERWISE, OR TO MY PROPERTY, AND HOWSOEVER ARISING, WHICH MAY OCCUR TO ME DURING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE RIVER.
I FURTHER INDEMNIFY THE ABOVE PARIES AND WAIVE ALL MY RIGHTS TO MAKE A CLAIM, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH INJURY OR LOSS WAS DUE TO NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY, IT’S DIRECTORS, SERVANTS, AGENTS AND/OR CONTRACTORS OR OTHERWISE.
DESCISSIONS MADE BY THE PROFESSIONAL GUIDES OF THE COMPANY, REGARDING MY SAFETY OR REGARDING IMMNENT DANGERS THAT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON THE GROUP, MYSELF OR THE GENERAL CONDUCT OF THE TOUR IS IN ALL REGARDS FINAL AND I SHALL ADHERE TO THESE DECISIONS.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ABOVE INDEMNITY AND I AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS INDEMNITY. THIS AGREEMENT SETS OUT THE FULL BASIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND MYSELF. NO REPRESENTATION OR STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO ME BY ANY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMPANY AS TO THE MEANING OF THE ABOVE TERMS.
I FURTHER STATE THAT I AM OF LAWFUL AGE AND LEGALLY COMPETENT TO SIGN THIS AFFIRMATION AND RELEASE, OR THAT I ACQUIRED THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF MY PARENTS OR GUARDIANS.
FURTHERMORE THAT I AM MEDICALLY FIT TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS RAFTING / CANOEING TRIP AND IF I HAVE A MEDICAL CONCERN THAT I ACCEPT THE CONSEQUENCES THEREOF. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THE TERMS HEREIN ARE CONTRACTUAL AND NOT A MERE RECITAL AND THAT I HAVE SIGNED THIS DOCUMENT OF MY OWN FREE ACT.
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NAME DATE
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NAME OF LEGAL GUARDIAN ON BEHALF OF MINOR
Aquacade Camp
Orange River
Richtersveld
Mountains
RSA Namibia RSA Border Border
N7 North
Directions:
Travel along the N7 from Cape Town towards Springbok, and on to the Vioolsdrift (South African) and Noordoewer (Namibian) borders.
Stamp out of South Africa and intoNamibia and return to South AfricaWITHOUT being stamped out of Namibia and back into South Africa again, (thelast stamp in your passport should be the entry stamp into Namibia!). On forms that are filled out at the border, state that your address in Namibia is the Orange River. DO NOT pay the road tax, as you are not using the roads but return straight to South Africa.
Once you have returned to the South African side, turn right onto the dirt road towards Kotzeshoop. Drive slowly, the road is bad!!!
+/-10 km down the road, on the right there area green car with canoes on the roof and a sign saying Aquacade River Camp. Follow the road down to the camp on the right and report to reception.
Terms and Conditions
1. How to Book:
Complete the Booking form, accepting on behalf of all your party the terms of these booking conditions and pay a non-refundable deposit of 25 % per person of the total Tour fare. If the booking is through an Agent, all communication will be addressed to that agent who acts as an agent for the client. (The Company here is referred to as The African Rafting Company cc). No contract shall exist between the company and the client until the prescribed deposit has been paid, and the Company has confirmed their signed booking form. The deposit will be refunded should the company not be able to accommodate the client on the requested tour and after confirmation has been sent to the client.
2. Payment
The full payment of the tour fare due by the client to the Company, must be paid by no later than 4 weeks prior to date of departure of all tours, otherwise the Company may treat the booking as been cancelled by the client. Late applicants may however join the tour on an availability basis.
3. Cancellation By client
Cancellation of a booking must be made in writing, by the person signing the booking form, and is not effective until the Company receives such cancellation. If the cancellation is received 31 days or more prior to departure, the deposit shall be refunded. In the event of cancellation 30 days prior to departure the following charge will apply: 15 to 30 days = 50 % total fare; 7 to 14 days = 75 % total fare; 0 to 7 days =100 % total fare. If the client fails to join a tour, or joins after departure, or leaves it prior to its completion, no tour fare shall be refunded.
4. Cancellation by the company
The Company reserves the right to cancel the tour, in any circumstances, and all tours shall operate subject to a minimum participant on the tour. In the instance where the company cannot provide the tour booked, the Company will return to the client all monies paid, which shall constitute the full extent of the Companies liability to the client, or the Company may offer the client an alternative holiday of comparable standard.
5. Alterations to Itineraries
Although every effort is made to adhere to itineraries printed in the brochure, the company reserves the right to occasionally change routes and accommodation as brought about by changing conditions. When a major change becomes necessary, notification of such alterations will be sent to the client’s agent or to the client’s last known addresses soon as the company becomes aware. The company reserves the right to alter an itinerary after a departure if it is in the client’s interest to do so. The Company will not be held responsible for any compensation to the client if the Company have to cancel or in a way change the tour or cancel the tour due to force majeure, namely war, riot, civil strife, industrial dispute, terrorist activity, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions or other external circumstance beyond the Company's control.
6. Authority on Tour / Exclusion of Tour
The decision of the driver guide of the Company will be final in all matters likely to endanger the safety of the clients of the group. The Company shall not be held responsible for or liable to any client who commits an illegal or unlawful act in the country visited. The client may be excluded from the tour without any refund of the tour fare. If the Company considers the client as unsuitable for a tour, it may in its absolute discretion, cancel such a clients booking to carry the client further if that client causes inconvenience or annoyance to other passengers.