Palmiet River - Rafting and Tubing
Tubing & Rafting in the pristine Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve
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 our Palmiet River Experience. A friendly stream during the summer months, winter rainfall turns the river into an exciting white-water adventure. Our trips are designed so that we can offer our clients an exciting experience in both seasons and enables us to run almost all year round. Gravity Adventures pioneered the Palmiet River and have been running it for over 25 years now. We are privileged to be an operator in this awesome biosphere reserve.
At medium and high-water levels, we offer thrilling white-water rafting in two-person inflatable ‘crocodiles’ or four-person rafts depending on the level. Rafting is done during winter due to the rainfall, so wetsuits are worn for the cold. The inflatable ‘crocodiles’ are self-steered, and guides will give you a full safety briefing before heading onto the water. There are 5 main rapids with names such as Handstands up, Bubble and Squeak, Itchy and Scratchy, Waterfall and Judgement Day! They vary from grade 3/4 depending on the levels. This is a world class trip with fantastic white water in an incredible environment.
| Group size | Rate per person |
|---|---|
|
4–6 people |
R1,350 pp |
|
7–12 people |
R850 pp |
|
13+ people |
R800 pp |
|
Wetsuit Hire |
R250 pp |
Minimum age is 12yrs. This adventure requires a reasonable level of fitness as it is a physical outdoor activity. There is a weight capacity of 110kg for the boats that we use. People above 110kg should contact us to discuss. Includes qualified and experienced guides You can join a scheduled trip or get your own private group. We need a minimum of 7 people to run the trip and there is maximum group size of 20. Wetsuits can be hired.
*Note | Prices exclude the CapeNature Conservation fee (currently R65.00 CASH per adult) – if you have a WildCard or are staying in the reserve, you don’t pay this.
At low levels we offer trips on inflatable ‘gekos’. This innovative inflatable craft was specially developed for the Palmiet and is now used countrywide. If used in a reclining position, it provides a comfortable way to drift lazily along the pools and channels of the river. It comprises of a single tube with a 50mm floor to minimise impact from rocks. River tubing is physical in nature so a reasonable level of fitness and agility is required. During summer months we drift the pools and walk over the rapids whilst in spring and autumn, there are small rapids along the way.
| Group size | Rate per person |
|---|---|
|
4–6 people |
R1,350 pp |
|
7–12 people |
R850 pp |
|
13+ people |
R800 pp |
|
Wetsuit Hire |
R250 pp |
Minimum age is 12yrs. This adventure requires a reasonable level of fitness as it is a physical outdoor activity. There is a weight capacity of 110kg for the boats that we use. People above 110kg should contact us to discuss. Includes qualified and experienced guides You can join a scheduled trip or get your own private group. We need a minimum of 7 people to run the trip and there is maximum group size of 20. Wetsuits can be hired.
*Note | Prices exclude the CapeNature Conservation fee (currently R65.00 CASH per adult) – if you have a WildCard or are staying in the reserve, you don’t pay this.