Drakensberg Hiker
Welcome to Drakensberg Hiker, home of
Ian Shooter's guided hikes in the KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensberg
Join us in exploring South Africa by visiting the Drakensberg & KwaZulu-Natal!
We'll organise your South African adventure holiday, including guided hikes, bird-watching, trekking, canoeing, backpacking, cycling or just checking out the Bushman Rock Art in the Drakensberg & throughout KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
We present the best that KwaZulu-Natal & South Africa has to offer, from Drakensberg to Battlefields and Game Reserves, & invite you to come & share it with us.
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Ian Shooter
ian@drakensberghiker.co.za
tel: +27 33 396 3906
cell: +27 72 947 1174
Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal
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Africa
If you have a particular hike in mind, or would like us to contact you with prices and suggestions for your Drakensberg hiking trip, please click here to use our handy contact form to tell us more about what you're interested in.
White-Water Rafting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Experience the thrill of rafting one of South Africa's best white water rivers, the Umkomaas. Situated in rural KwaZulu-Natal, the Umkomaas river offers adrenaline-pumping white-water, interspersed with short pools to get your breath back and take in the beauty of its untouched valley and gorges.
No previous rafting experience is necessary, however participants must be reasonably fit to handle the physical nature of white water rafting.
Our river guides are amongst the most experienced white water paddlers in the country, with thousands of kilometers and years of local and international white water underneath them, their aim is to make your experience participating in the sport that they love, safe and memorable.
After an informative river-side safety briefing, they will get you kitted up and onto the mighty Umkomaas, whee you will learn a lot about yourself, your fellow rafters and the thrill and joy of white water!
White-Water Rafting Trip Durations:
We offer half-day to 3 day white-water rafting trips.Half-day white-water rafting trip:
This trip is typically 5 km
long and offers "Grade 2 - 3" rapids. It is suitable for
younger people, minimum age 11 years. Great as part of a
teambuilding package, school group trip, or part of a 'bulls
party' package (half day white-water rafting trip, followed by
a game of paintball)...
It includes light snack and refreshment drink.
Departs from and returns to Hella Hella Outdoor Centre.
It includes light snack and refreshment drink.
Departs from and returns to Hella Hella Outdoor Centre.
One day white-water rafting trip:
It includes light snacks, lunch and refreshments.
Departs from and returns to Hella Hella Outdoor Centre.
2-3 day white-water rafting trips:
The 2 day white-water rafting trip is typically 25km, whilst the 3 Day white-water rafting trip is typically 35km. This trip offers "Grade 3 - 4" rapids. They are suitable for fitter outdoor enthusiasts, minimum age 16 years.
Accommodation offered includes
expedition-style riverside camping, included in your
white-water rafting fee. This is rustic, bush camping at
it's best, tents provided!
Alternatively, Backpacker Accommodation (thatched stone huts with comfortable bunk beds) or Lodge Accommodation (comfortable double and single beds in chalets) can be arranged for an additional, scalable, fee.
Alternatively, Backpacker Accommodation (thatched stone huts with comfortable bunk beds) or Lodge Accommodation (comfortable double and single beds in chalets) can be arranged for an additional, scalable, fee.
All meals and soft drinks are provided, but bring your own alcohol. Breakfast, lunch and supper will be provided on each full rafting day, although breakfast on day 1, and supper on the final day, of the trip will only provided by prior arrangement.
White-Water Rafting in South Africa Seasonality and temperature ranges:
White water rafting is available in the KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa during mid-summer
months only, as this is when we get our Summer
rainfall.The water is warm, and we seldom use splash jackets (which can be provided).
Daytime temperatures vary from 23C to over 40C, evenings are typically between 13C and 22C.
If you are interested in joining one of the above white-water rafting excursions, please use our DrakensbergHiker Contact form to enquire about rates, using the White-Water Rafting Section to tell us more about the rafting experience you'd like to have.