Crocodile River - White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting in South Africa.

White Water Rafting or River Rafting involves using an inflatable raft to navigate a river. Some rivers are more challenging than others and operators typically use the International Scale of River Difficulty where the navigation of rapids in a river is classified as one of the following six grades: 

Grade 1:
Very basic skill required, few rough areas that might require slight maneuvering
Grade 2:
Basic paddling skill required, some rough water and…

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White Water Rafting in South Africa.

White Water Rafting or River Rafting involves using an inflatable raft to navigate a river. Some rivers are more challenging than others and operators typically use the International Scale of River Difficulty where the navigation of rapids in a river is classified as one of the following six grades: 

Grade 1:

Very basic skill required, few rough areas that might require slight maneuvering

Grade 2:

Basic paddling skill required, some rough water and rocks that require some maneuvering

Grade 3:

White water with small waves and drops with no considerable danger that require significant maneuvering

Grade 4:

White water with medium waves, rocks and considerable drops that require sharp maneuvers

Grade 5:

White water with large waves, rocks and other hazards with large drops that require precise maneuvering

Grade 6:

Dangerous rapids, white water, huge rocks and hazards.  Note : Our operators do not run rafting activities for this grade.

As the summer rainfall falls in the mighty Drakensberg Mountains, the Umkomaas River in KwaZulu-Natal offers paddlers a rollercoaster ride of rapids ranging from Grade 2 to 4.

The Tugela River, the largest in KwaZulu-Natal is a heaven for adventure seekers with rapids ranging from Grade 1 to 5.

The longest river in South Africa, the ever popular Orange River in the Northern Cape has a grading of between 2 to 4 and runs year around. The remote base camps and the pristine setting makes a rafting adventure here an unforgettable experience.

In Mpumalanga, the Blyde River has challenging Grade 3 to 5 white water sections and near Johannesburg, on the Crocodile and Vaal rivers, paddlers can enjoy Grade 2 to 3 rapids.

The Ash River, outside Clarens in the Free State offers Grade 3 and 4 rapids with descriptive names like Car Wash and Big Surprise.

In the Western Cape, paddlers wait for winter rainfall when the tranquil Breede River becomes more energetic and offers Grade 2 to 3 rapids, perfect for rafting adventures.

Crocodile River Adventures Operators

Johannesburg|Pretoria|Tshwane | White Water Rafting - Liquid Adventures - River Rafting

Liquid Adventures - River Rafting operator in Gauteng, South Africa. River Rafting in an inflatable two-man canoe can prove to be more adventurous and fun than you ever imagined! The challenge is not only negotiating the twists and turns, but also mastering rapids, whilst you enjoy the fantastic views along the quieter sections of the river. With no less than ten grade 2 and 3 rapids, the 3 4......
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