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- • Tubing Adventure on the Scenic Palmiet River Near Cape Town
- • Enjoy A 4-Hour Tube Journey Through Stunning Natural Landscapes
- • Experience The Original And Best Tubing Adventure in South Africa
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Experience the thrill of adventure with Tubing on the stunning Palmiet River! This exciting activity invites individuals and groups to float down the pristine waters, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Whether seeking a serene day along the river or an exhilarating ride through small rapids, Tubing offers something for everyone, making it an unforgettable outdoor experience perfect for all ages from 8 and up.
Participants will get to enjoy expertly designed ‘Gekos’, innovative inflatable crafts that ensure both comfort and fun. Begin the adventure with a short walk through the picturesque Kogelberg Nature Reserve, where qualified guides provide valuable insights about the river and its surroundings. Once on the water, relax as you drift through tranquil pools or feel the rush as you conquer light rapids, with all boating and safety gear provided. This four-hour journey is a fantastic way to connect with nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.
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Experience Overview:
Tubing (‘geko’) TripGravity Adventure pioneered tubing on the Palmiet River and have been running it for over 20 years now. We can truly say that we are ‘the original and the best’. We are privileged to be a licensed operator on this awesome river.
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. We use specially designed ‘Gekos’ - This innovative inflatable craft was been 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 and if used facing forward, an exciting way of tackling the small rapids.
During Autumn and Spring, we run fun and exciting white water tubing trips and in the low water Summer months, there is nothing better than a relaxed float along this beautiful river.
The Palmiet River Experience is suitable for all ages from 8 up and no previous experience is needed – we provide qualified guides with an intimate knowledge of the river and its environment and instruction on how to steer your craft.
We meet in the morning in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve. You’ll change into your wetsuit and get kitted out with a PFD and helmet before walking the 1 km to the river. You’ll spend around 4 hours on the water before walking back to the meeting point. All boating and safety equipment is provided including PFDs (‘lifejackets’) and helmets. Wetsuits can be hired if needed. Since this excursion takes place in a sensitive natural environment, group size is limited to 24 people per group day. The trip price includes permits, all equipment and APA qualified guides. It doesn’t include the CapeNature Conservation fee (currently R60.00 per adult and payable on entry) – if you have a WildCard or are staying in the reserve, you don’t pay this.
Minimum group size is 8 guests for the activity to go ahead. If the amount is not reached, we will contact with you to reschedule.
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Minimum group size is 8 guests for the activity to go ahead. If the amount is not reached, we will contact with you to reschedule.
Children welcome from 8 years
No experience required
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 trip are designed so that we can offer our clients an exciting experience in both seasons and enables us to run almost all year round (excluding late summer when the river is too low)
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
All ticket sales are final and not refundable. Reservations cannot be changed, rescheduled or refunded once confirmed. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Gravity Adventures
What We DoAdventure! We take you just that little bit out of your comfort zone and into a place where you will connect with nature, your friends and family, and, most importantly, with yourself...Micro AdventuresAlways innovative, Gravity offers a variety of micro-adventures close to our bases in Cape Town and Onseepkans. Coasteering near Boulders, Simons Town – rock jumps, snorkeling, and swimming.Sea Kayaking and Day cruises in the West Coast National Park. Whitewater Rafting in winter and Tubing in summer on the Palmiet River in the beautiful Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. From our base on the Orange River, we offer rafting day trips in the desert. Our newest adventure is River SUPping – our stable inflatable paddleboards are a great platform for a day out on the river.Multiday Wilderness ToursThis is where you unplug from modern-day life and relax. The Orange River Gorge in the Northern Cape trip offers desert rafting at its best whilst the Maluti Meander showcases the mighty Orange nearer its source. The Doring near Clanwilliam delivers a weekend of whitewater action whilst the iconic Zambezi needs no introduction. All trips are run as self-contained expeditions and lead by our professional guides.Group AdventuresFrom corporates to schools, we will tailor-make an adventure to suit your needs and budget. A morning on the water, a day on the beach, or perhaps a fully-fledged multi-discipline adventure program or team build, we will make it happen.AccommodationOur portfolio includes Indigo Blue Beach House and Baby Blue Beach Cottage, on the beach in Langebaan as well as Baby Blue Too, our cute and cozy houseboat. Further north, Red Rock River Camp offers a tranquil campsite on the banks of the Orange and – coming soon – a self-catering cottage on the water’s edge.TrainingAPA, IRF, and NQF accredited training and assessments for paddling guides. Whether you are looking for a gap year, vacation job or a career in adventure, our training courses, and industry-relevant advice will get you started.Who We AreGravity is an extension of our lifestyle and we run it the way we run our lives – with hard work, lots of fun, and an emphasis on the important things in life like kindness, family, friends, and respect.Andrew Kellett is an avid photographer, graphic designer, and adventure specialist who founded Gravity in 1997. Acknowledged as a leading authority on Swiftwater safety and rescue, he has been involved with training and assessing paddling guides for the International Rafting Federation and the African Paddling Association for many years. His passion is exploratory whitewater kayaking and he has a number of first descent under his belt.Marie-Louise Kellett has an honor degree in Environmental Science and is particularly interested in nature-based tourism.Our team of guides is the backbone of our operation and we are honored to work with them. We’ve known many of them for years - they are true professionals and a huge part of Gravity’s success.Sonja Petersen, our office ‘Jill of all trades’ manages to tackle admin and bookings with logistics and catering and all with a smile!
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Kleinmond Palmiet River Tubing Adventure
WC
people
1 participant
hours
- • Tubing Adventure on the Scenic Palmiet River Near Cape Town
- • Enjoy A 4-Hour Tube Journey Through Stunning Natural Landscapes
- • Experience The Original And Best Tubing Adventure in South Africa
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