The Orange River originates in the Drakensberg mountains and after 2092km from source to mouth it meets the Atlantic at Alexander bay. It is the 39th longest river in the world. The Richtersveld has an annual rainfall of 5-150 mm along with temperatures of between 0-56 degrees.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.
Highlights:
- Rock formations, Volcanic Rocks, semi precious stones
- Bird life, primates,fishing,
- Indigenous succelants
- Spectacular star gazing
- Excellent Hiking and exploring.
The Orange River is most famous for canoeing and white water rafting on the world famous rapids of the region. Our overland truck tours don’t include full white water rafting adventures however on some of the African overland tours you will get to experience the Orange River in other ways. Adventures you will have opportunity to enjoy include canoeing on the river during the time and an overnight stay on the river banks. Amazing for star gazing!
The Orange River forms part of the North West border of South Africa and therefore all of our tours that go to Namibia will cross the river, and most of them we’ll overnight at a camp on the banks to check out the million starts overhead.
