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Desert Kayak Trails (MEDIA)
Gamkab, 50km from Noordoewer
ABOUT
The adrenaline-pumping five-day Desert Kayak Trail kicks off every Thursday on the Orange River.
Kayakers arrive at Gamkab Base Camp during the Thursday afternoon. At arrival our hosting team will allocate your tent, supplied with a mattress (you bring your own sleeping bag and pillow). The host will explain the procedure for the next day's departure and will arrange for luggage collection, which will be taken on your behalf, to the next night's camp-site – leaving you with a worry-free kayak experience, and ensuring a dry arrival for your bedding and clothes. We'll supply dinner at the Boma Restaurant at 19:00 and a bar will be available for the thirsty.
Friday's departure time depends on river flow levels, but, after a breakfast you'll be off to Groot Pens Eiland for the first overnight! Your tent, bedding and luggage will follow, dryly.
Saturday afternoon is spent in the Richtersberg Campsite in the Richtersveld, and Sunday in the picturesque De Hoop.
At mid-day on Monday we exit at Donkiewadrift, from where we'll transport guests and their belongings back to the Gamkab Base Camp from where we departed. We should arrive here at around 14:00.
Monday night could be spent at Gamkab, accommodation free of charge, meals excluded.
For more information visit www.desertkayak-trails.com
Other Relevant Notes
During the day's kayaking our resident Nama guides will give you a fresh take on the intriguing area, and will keep you smiling with their story-telling skills.
Distance covered each day dependant on group and water levels.
Each camp has a set-up of sit-down table and chair dining area, as well as a associable campfire with a lazy camp chair setting.
Breakfast is served each morning at camp, with a light lunch along the way, and dinner on the banks of the river.
At Gamkab there's a small curio shop with amenities, branded goods and the likes.
Guests will receive more information on what to bring and expect upon registration.
Departure Dates
Space available on the following departure dates.
9, 16, 23 & 30 April 2015;
7, 14, 21 & 28 May 2015;
4, 11, 18 & 25 June 2015;
2, 9,16, 23 & 30 July 2015;
6, 13, 20 & 27 August 2015;
3, 10, 17 & 24 September 2015;
1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 October 2015;
5, 12, 19 & 26 November 2015;
3, 10, 17 & 24 December 2015.
For availability please contact Marita @ +264-61-420-515 / marita@staytoday.com.na
Where Is It?
Gamkab Camp, Orange River
Who Can I Contact?
Contact Person : Marita van Rooyen