White Water Rafting in South Africa - South Africa

South Africa is renowned for its plethora of glistening rivers. Some of these rivers have awesome torrential currents that promise exhilarating White Water Rafting adventures. Besides people who enjoy a tranquil river cruise, there exists a breed of high-octane individuals who prefer the excitement and thrills of an adrenaline packed South African White Water Rafting trip.


Rivers Providing Excellent White Water Rafting Opportunities Include -

• The Orange River is renowned amidst the rivers in South Africa. The river is for the most part still and scenic but it is also highly acknowledged for its fun rapids.
• Rafting trips above the Augrabies feature some exhilarating but not too radical rapids.
• The Vaal River which is very close to Johannesburg possesses some fun petite rapids that are ideal for both family and corporate trips.
• The Doring River flowing down the Western Cape has slightly more advanced rapids and white water rafting enthusiasts with some experience can test their skills in this area.
• The Palmiet River running through the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, offers an unquestionably magnificent South African white water rapid with brilliant mechanical rafting opportunities and wonderful scenery.
• The Umkomaas River in KwaZulu Natal, on the splendid South Coast offers excellent paddling opportunities with some fun and challenging rapids to maneuver.
• The Umgeni River in the north of Durban also possesses some enjoyable rapids.
• The Blyde River in Mpumalanga and one of the most stunning rivers in the country has rather steep gradients which make for some intense South African White Water Rafting.

White water rafting is ideal when done between the months of November to April, depending on the rivers’ water level. Both novice and expert rafters can experience some exhilarating trips down the most scenic stretches of the Umkomaas River. Also the Buffalo River was rated the one of the top ten best venues for White Water Rafting in Africa by Getaway Magazine. The added attraction of these trips is the magnificent bird and animal life along the banks of the rivers.