Greetings Travellers!

April is just around the corner and you should be thinking about what you are going to do in your short break from the 4th to the 13th April, well here are two top class affordable adventure suggestions :

- 4 day Orange River Canoe Safari…….. from R2350 pp
- 7 day Cape To Addo safari…… R4450 pp plus free bungee jump or…

And for a TOTALLY MAD experience – Abseil off Table Mountain
Join us on Saturday 28 March when we step off the top, at 1000 metres above sea level, and rappel into pure vertical space. This is the world's original highest commercial abseil. You are surrounded by awesome views and the deep blue Atlantic at your feet.
Normal price: R495 per person
Special student price : R445 per person
*** R50 saving ***

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Cape to Addo 7 day safari

From Cape Town to the southern most tip of Africa to the BIG 5!

Explore the Whale Route to Cape Agulhas, the Little Karoo, Garden Route and Eastern Cape, home of the Addo Elephant National Park .

Departing Cape Town and Stellenbosch every Sunday, our 7 Day Cape to Addo Elephant Park tour has been designed to give you, the adventurous traveller, a unique, safe and affordable African experience you'll cherish for a lifetime.... Touring both the malaria free Western and Eastern Cape coastal regions, on our tours nothing is left out as we explore the Whale Route, Route 62, the Karoo and Garden Route all the way from Cape Town to Mandela Bay and Port Elizabeth. Each Cape to Addo Safari is professionally driven and guided by an experienced African tour leader and the itinerary is packed full of unique experiences and exciting discoveries, game driving, ski-boat cruises, beer tasting, caving, zip lining, bungi jumping, hot springs, horse riding, elephant feeding and riding, river canoeing, sea-kayaking, the list goes on... and on.

Day 1 – Whale Route, Hermanus, Birkenhead & Cape Agulhas
Day 2 – Route 62, Little Karoo, Hot Springs & Oudtshoorn
Day 3 – Cango Caves, Knysna, Bloukrans Bungi & Tsitsikamma
Day 4 – Tsitsikamma Zipline, Jeffreys Bay & Sundays River
Day 5 – Addo Elephant Park Game Driving & Port Elizabeth
Day 6 – Crags Elephant Sanctuary & Wilderness Beach
Day 7 – Return to Cape Town via Swellendam & Sir Lowry's Pass

For detailed itinerary see :
Cape to Addo Return 7 Days

Normal Price R4 850 per person
Student price until 19 April 2009 - R4450 per person
*** R400 saving ***
plus choose any 1 free activity from:- bungy jumping, tree-top zipline, sunset cruise, cheetah or elephant interaction

The above price includes:
Comfortable air-conditioned transport
Spacious dorm accommodation in top backpacker lodges .
Bedding, duvets, pillows etc.
All breakfasts and dinners.
A free beer tasting at Birkenhead Breweries.
A free drink at Ronnies.
Entrance to Warmwaterberg Mineral Hot Springs.
A guided tour of Cango Caves.
All park fees & a 3hr game drive in Addo Elephant Park.

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Orange River Canoe Safari 4 days

This is an adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life , paddling down a section of this 2092 km river under the hot African sun with fresh cooling water all around and Fish Eagle calls that break the silence , at night you sit by the fire savouring a cold beer & sharing your day's experiences before lying down under a canopy of stars that are brighter than anywhere else in the world , the food is delicious and your morning "moer koffie" , that has been boiling on the fire for at least an hour, with a rusk tastes better than any Italian espresso and biscotti, ever enjoyed.

Our aim is to explore and discover the desert reserve with all its hidden treasures and trails. Our days are spent with early morning paddling, swimming, floating, bird watching and negotiating some rapids and fast flowing water. Our guides will take you through the steps of paddling through rapids, hiking some mountains and in general discover the eco system of the desert. This is not a race, but we do need to cover some distance on a daily basis to reach our destination. The trails vary from 40 km – 160 km. Umkulu safari & canoe trails offers 12 years of experience, passion and knowledge gained from the environment. Explore the Ultimate Desert River Trail.

This is truly one of the purest adventure trails in Southern Africa. The Gariep River or "great river" as it is called by the local Nama people offers a unique outdoor experience to those you seek tranquility and adventure. The Orange River cuts through the Richtersveldt desert reserve and is now part of the Transfrontier transformation parks in Africa.

We offer 4 – 6 day river trails, exploring the many hidden treasures of this remote and almost forgotten desert reserve of Southern Africa. The river is surrounded by semi precious stone, rock formations, and volcanic rock to the abundance of small animals, primates and extraordinary bird life. Departing our base camp head to our adventure with just the bare necessities prepared for the days of wild camping to follow. Our camps will be along the river edge and we will follow the ethics of eco tourism along the river.

River & Area Information: The Orange River originates in the Drakensberg mountains and meanders through a great part of South Africa to seek and meet the Atlantic Ocean at Oranjemund. In total the great Gariep is 2092km in length from source to mouth 39th longest river in the world. An annual rainfall of 5-150 mm and temperatures of between 0-56 degrees along with the vegetation and the rates of evaporation qualifies the Richtersveldt as the superior desert region of South Africa. The river offers a source of life and existence to all life along its banks and bays.

Umkulu Safari & canoe trails offer a base camp on the banks of the Orange River from where we conduct all our river trails through the Richtersveldt Reserve. Our base camp acts as the meeting and departure point for all our river trails and offer a level of professionalism and comfort to all our fellow adventure travelers.

Base Camp & Facilities: Our River Trails Start & end at the Base camp Aquacade. Aquacade is 10km down the road on the right hand side - look out for the Aquacade signboard.

Facilities at Aquacade include showers, chalets, campsites, bar facilities, friendly staff, safe parking, swimming pool, safe keeping of valuables and incredible views of the Orange River. Our guides will meet and greet our clients and inform them of the preparations of the trails that follow.

Preparations for Trails:
All trails are lead by qualified river guides and we do offer a back up system from our Base Camp. You will receive a full briefing on the safety procedures and basic ethics of exploring the trail. Our guides will prepare all meals and assist with your equipment preparations before embarking on your adventure trail. No previous experience is needed and a moderate level of fitness is required.

Equipment: We make use of the best equipment available in South Africa and all has been SABS approved for rafting and canoe trails. Our two man inflatable rafts are suitable for all terrains and can comfortably handle any river graded 1-3. Every boat has 2 paddles, 2 buoyancy aids; dry bags and a cooler box for drinks.

Eco Trails: No glass is allowed on the river and all waste will be transported along the trail and returned to base camp. Please decanter supplies to plastic containers or make use of cans

Trail: Our aim is to explore and discover the desert reserve with all its hidden treasures and trails. Our days are spent with early morning paddling, swimming, floating, bird watching and negotiating some rapids and fast flowing water. Our guides will take you through the steps of paddling through rapids, hiking some mountains and in general discover the eco system of the desert. This is not a race, but we do need to cover some distance on a daily basis to reach our destination. The trails vary from 40 km – 160 km. Umkulu safari & canoe trails offers 12 years of experience, passion and knowledge gained from the environment. Explore the Ultimate Desert River Trail.

MARCH

Orange River Rafting

28 Feb - 04 March: 4 Day/5 Night @ R2 550 pp
07 – 11 March: 4 Day/ 5 Night @ R2 550 pp
March Student Special
13 – 17 March 2009: 4 Day St Patrick's Day River Trails @ R2 350 pp
18 – 22 March 2009: 4 Day Long Weekend River Trails @ R2 350 pp
23 – 27 March: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 350 pp
(SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE)

APRIL

Orange River Rafting

University of Stellenbosch vacation 4 -13 April 2009
4 – 8 April: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 550 pp
7 – 13 April: 6 Day / 7 Night @ R2 950 pp
9 – 13 April: 4 Day/ 5 Night @ R2 550 pp (Easter weekend)

25 Apr – 1 May: 6 Day / 7 Night @ R2 950 pp
27 Apr – 1 May: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 550 pp
(Long weekend)

MAY

Orange River Rafting

1 – 5 May: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 550 pp
(Long weekend – Workers Day)
6 – 10 May: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 350 pp
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE
16 – 20 May: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 550 pp
23 – 27 May: 4 Day / 5 Night @ R2 350 pp
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED RATE