Tubing Excursion on Palmiet River in Kogelberg Nature Reserve, South Africa

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1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Set out for an adventurous Try tubing mixed with some rapids on the Palmiet River on this awesome 2-hour excursion!

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 this Palmiet River excursion.

A friendly stream during the summer months, this day trip provides a chilled float down this beautiful river, with a few small rapids in between.

Gravity Adventure pioneered the Palmiet River and have been running it for over 15 years now. They can truly say that they are ‘the original and the best’. They are privileged to be a licensed operator on this awesome river.

Tumble through the Fynbos covered mountains of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Drift lazily along the pools and channels of the river - an exciting way of tackling the small rapids
Gravity Adventure pioneered the Palmiet River and have been running it for over 15 years now - making them the original and the best!

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From€26

Practical information

Tubing down the Palmiet River for around 4 hours, including class 1 to 4 rapids depending on the water level.

Course of events

- Meeting with the team in front of the reception of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve

- Fitting of rafting equipment (wetsuit - not supplied, helmet and life jacket)

- Approach walk to the edge of the Palmiet River

- Buoys launch with a briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Departure for approximately 4 hours of tubing on the Palmiet River, through class 1 to 4 rapids depending on the water level

- Return to the meeting point, de-equipping and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Maximum weight: 242 lbs / 110 kg

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

A minimum number of 7 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not recommended for pregnant people.

It is your responsibility to make sure you have any personal medication with you (e.g. asthma puffers, allergy medication, etc.).

Please note this option does not include the CapeNature Conservation fee, which is currently R40.00 per adult. It is payable at the reserve reception, but if you have a WildCard or are staying on the reserve, you do not need to pay it.

Meeting point:
Kogelberg Nature Reserve Reception, Oudebosch - ZA, South Africa
Spoken languages:English
Included
  • Instructor
  • Buoy
  • Helmet
  • Life jacket
Excluded
  • Wetsuit
  • CapeNature Conservation fee
Do not forget to bring
  • Light windbreaker
  • Shoes that will get wet
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Bottle of water

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