South Africa has beautiful rivers and the most popular is the Orange River building the country’s northern border with Namibia. It’s a 2200 kilometre-long, green-fringed oasis running through the desert area full of mountains. Augrabies Falls National Park is one of the best places from which to start your journey on South Africa’s longest river. Other options are the Richtersveld National Park and numerous points in Namibia. The Orange River runs into the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay, winding through different landscapes on its way, including some mountain ranges. It’s an incredibly scenic which everyone is enjoying. The river has also a few fun rapids, which are tested by the most experienced paddlers.
The Orange River is offering canoeing, rafting and fly-fishing trips for the adventurous traveller. These are just three adventure opportunities. There are several tour operators with experienced guides taking you to an adventure that could include anything from a day to a week. Trips down the river can be made by canoe or raft.
Fly fishermen can take a tour from Augrabies Falls National Park. Duration options on these trips reach from a half-day tour to a 4-day expedition. These tours provide access to the wilder, more exclusive sections of the river and if you have the luck, you might catch there the elusive yellow fish, which can weigh up to 4 kilograms.
Whether you aspire to a relaxing day out in the sunshine or a white-water expedition for one week, the Orange River is an exciting option and it offers something for everyone. Outdoor enthusiasts can take guided trips that involve sleeping under the stars for a few nights while travelling the river and enjoying its fields during the day. There are many points along the Orange River from where you can start and all are well reachable by car. Tours operate during the whole year, but they are most popular in the summer months (November to March). Throughout the winter it can get very cold.
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