Liquid Adventures offers several exciting, exhilarating adventures… one of which is River Rafting. This is offered to individuals, groups as well as corporates and it all begins at the Hella Hella Outdoor Adventure Centre, situated just outside Richmond (only 1 ½ hrs from Durban, and 30 mins from Pmb).
The Mkomazi River boasts Grade 3 rapids, which step-up to Grade 4 if there’s been sufficient rain. The section from Hella Hella to Number 8 is regarded as the biggest traversable Whitewater south of the Zambezi.
Rafting in an inflatable 2 man canoe, can prove to be more adventurous and fun than ever imagined!
The challenge is not only negotiating the twist and turns, but also mastering the rapids, whilst enjoying the astonishing views along the quieter sections of the river. Be prepared for a bit of work-out as you will be paddling your own boats…
A typical Half day would be as follows :
- Meet at Highover (22kms from Richmond) at around 9am.
- Safety briefing, paddling demo and get kitted up.
- Travel 6 kms upstream of Highover and begin with some paddling exercises to ensure you know how to steer and control your craft.
- Get on the river by 10am in your very own inflatable self-paddling 2-man Crocs.
- You will then start the trip downstream back towards Highover where you will encounter no less than 10 class 2 and 3 rapids.
- You will also be given the opportunity to do some Zip-lining and rock jumping during the trip (at Highover).
- After your snack break, we will then continue on for another 3 kms encountering the notorious No.1 rapid.
- After No.1 rapid you will end the half-day trip, giving you approx. 3 hours on the river and end up covering about 9 kms.
- Once completed, you will get driven back to Highover where your cars were left (phew!)
- Grab a warm shower and some liquid refreshments of the amber colour…
On the full day trip, you will continue on for another 5 kms covering the well-known No.2 and No.3 rapids – a total of 14 kms.
What to bring :
– River shoes or takkies (not slops)
– Baggies / costume
– Long sleeve rash vest (if you have) for the sun
– Towel and sun screen
– Sense of humour
Cost:
R450 per person (half day)
R550 per person (full day)
This covers :
– all equipment hire (like Helmets, paddles, crocs)
– liquid refreshments and snacks on the river
– transport to and from the river from the base at Highover
– river guide fees
Please note there is a R100 Deposit required to book your place – banking details as follows :
Liquid Adv :
Std Bank, Umhlanga Ridge
Branch code : 05-78-29
Account : 332 375 269
Ref : you name
Paintball can also be arranged as an additional activity which is great fun especially for staff team buildings or groups of friends and if required, a full sit-down lunch at Highover can be organized for an additional R85pp. If you don’t feel like driving back home after your adventures you can stay over at the Highover Eco Centre where they offer camping, bunkhouse, or chalets. They also provide fantastic meals. To find our more, click here: www.highover.co.za
At all times the trip and paddlers will adopt a safety first, safety always and NO compromise mindset, with a when in doubt, get out rule and NO alcohol on river. This adventure is fine for complete novices who have NEVER even paddled before.
Trips can be arranged for any day – weekdays or weekends, as long as there is sufficient water in the river, and that you have at least 4 people for that trip.
FACT VS FICTION
Fact- you will get wet.
Fiction- the rafts are engine propelled.
Fact- guides can walk on water. (?)
Fiction- the last sighting of a crocodile is the one on which you will be rafting on.
For more info. please contact Graeme Johnston at Liquid Adventures, his details as follows:
Cell : 082 494 5660 / Fax : 086 604 5660
Email : graeme@liquidadventures.info
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