The Doring River originates in the majestic Hex River Mountains towards the northeast of one of the most fertile areas in South Africa named after the goddess of agriculture, Ceres. This seasonal river, fed by the pounding rains that hit the Western Cape during winter is truly the flagship of the Cape’s white water rivers. The Ceres Karoo is normally an arid, dry region, but it transforms into a wild, raging river in winter.

The expedition:

Rafting on the Doring River, only 4 hours from Cape Town which caters to various London, Paris or Rome flights , is a thrilling and exciting experience. We encounter some great grade 3 rapids en route and some still water provides ample time to admire the beautiful gorges that makes the Ceres- Karoo so special.

We will meet at our stone house on Friday evening, where a wholesome braai will warm us against the night chills of the area. Early the next morning we will depart to our launching spot 30 km’s up stream. After a safety speech, we will board our 2-man inflatable canoes and head into the wild waters of the Doring River. Lunch is served en route and we will overnight next to the river in a cave that provides shelter against the cold. Be sure to bring protection, as it can get very nippy at night.

After breakfast on Sunday morning, we continue down the river and finish our rafting adventure at the stone house where we will have lunch at circa 13h00. You are welcome to depart back to Cape Town after lunch.

Equipment and Guides:

We make use of 2-man inflatable canoes (crocs), built to handle the great rapids we encounter en route. All other equipment including PFD’s (life jackets), paddles, dry bags and cooler bags are included. We also supply helmets, but please bring your own wetsuit.

Our guides are professionals in their field and share an uncommon passion for rafting. Your safety and enjoyment are their main priority and will bend over backwards to ensure maximum enjoyment of this great river. All the food, cooking equipment and other necessities will be transported on the guide boats and a safety kayaker will ensure that every body can enjoy the rapids with confidence.

Menu:

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Own Lunch Pork neck chops, baked bread, stir fry, butternut, apple pie and custard
Oats, Bread, Cheese, Jam, Soup, Tea & Coffee Braai broodjies, Salad, Instant Soup, Tea & Coffee Potjie, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Chocolate Cake & Custard, Tea & Coffee.
Bacon, Eggs, Bread, Cheese, Tea & Coffee Curry Mince, Pitas, Tsatsiki, Coleslaw, Old brown Sherry Own Dinner

Program;

Friday: Meet at stone house from 20h00. Dinner will be kept for those who come later.

Saturday:
08h00: Breakfast
09h00: Commence to start point
10h00: Safety speech
10h30: Commence rafting
13h00: Lunch
17h00: Stop rafting
20h00: Dinner

Sunday:
08h00: Breakfast
09h00: Commence rafting
13h00: Lunch @ end point

Price: 1 450.00
Minimum group size 15
Maximum group size 30

Dates:

No Scheduled departures are available, as this river runs according to rainfall. As soon as the water is there, we will accommodate the first paddlers in groups of 30.

Included: Rafting and equipment, all meals as indicated, camping, stone house, in-trip transport, and guides.

Not included: Own drinks, items of a personal nature, wetsuits and sleeping bags.

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