White Water Rafting Palmiet River

Description

White Water Rafting Palmiet River

At medium and high water levels we offer thrilling white water rafting on the Palmiet River in two-person inflatable ‘crocodiles’ or four person rafts and at low levels we offer trips on inflatable ‘gekos’. These innovative inflatable craft have been specially developed for the Palmiet and are now used countrywide. If used in a reclining position, ‘gekos’ provide a comfortable way to drift lazily along the pools and channels of the river and if used facing forward, an exciting way of tackling the small rapids.

The Palmiet River tumbles through the Fynbos covered mountains of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve, just outside Kleinmond, about an hour’s drive from Cape Town. This pristine natural environment forms the backdrop to our Palmiet River Experience. A friendly stream during the summer months, winter rainfall turns the river into an exciting white water adventure.

Palmiet River whitewater rafting is suitable for anyone aged 13 or older. You’ll need a reasonable level of fitness. We provide qualified guides with an intimate knowledge of the river and its environment and instruction on how to steer your craft.

All boating and safety equipment is provided including PFDs (lifejackets) and helmets. Wetsuits are also provided. Since this excursion takes place in a sensitive natural environment, group size is limited to 24 people per group per day. We can run two rafting groups simultaneously. The trip price includes permits, all equipment, snacks, transport and APA qualified guides.

About the Palmiet River

• Distance from Cape Town: 1hr 15
• Minimum group size is 6 guests for the activity to go ahead. If the amount is not reached, we will get in contact with you to reschedule.
• Children welcome from 13 years

How safe is this?

• Qualified guides with an intimate knowledge of the river and its environment and instruction on how to steer your craft.

Are there any other fees?

• Cape Nature Conservation fee (currently R40.00 per adult and payable on entry)

Where do we meet?

• Oudebosch Reception, Kogelberg Nature Reserve, Kleinmond -34.32286084305509, 18.967105584358215
• Weather dependent Service.