Blackwater Tubing on Storms River - Tsitsikamma

Enjoy an action-packed outdoor adventure by blackwater tubing on Storms River in the Tsitsikamma National Park. 'Blackwater', you ask? That's correct! Storms River's unique colour makes it appear particularly dark, hence the term blackwater tubing. Grab one of our inflatable tubes and let yourself be carried downstream through the Gorge. This perfect combination of fun-filled action and scenic tour through the pristine woodland will have you craving for more and allows you to discover one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa's Garden Route. And as a special treat, you can even enjoy a tasty 'lekker braai' BBQ with us at the end of the day. Tour programme - Preparation: Please arrive at our base at the time specified on your booking confirmation. Here, you will kit-up and receive a short briefing on what to expect and how to stay safe while blackwater tubing on Storms River. Once everyone is ready, we will hop in our vehicles and drive for approximately 20 minutes to the entry point in the Gosea Nature Reserve. Here, we'll give you your tube and we will walk for 800m down the edge of the gorge to reach the river's edge. - Tour: For around 4 to 5 hours, you will make your way downstream along the river by flatwater paddling, bouldering and mastering optional tube and cliff jumps. In doing so, you will get to enjoy the spectacular scenery which is a highlight in itself. Around halfway down the route, we will take a short break to recharge. After that, we will continue our adventure that is blackwater tubing on Storms River until we finally end up at the river's estuary with its famous suspension bridge. - Arrival: We exit the river close to the suspension bridge and walk for approximately 20 minutes back to the car park where our shuttle bus will be waiting for us. We will drive back to the base, where you're welcome to have a hot shower and indulge in a tasty barbecue. Tour facts - River: Storms River - Description: The river is set in a stunning canyon that winds its way through the woodland until it opens up into the sea in the Tsitsikamma National Park. - Route: Gosea Nature Reserve to the Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge in the Tsitsikamma National Park - Total duration: 6h - Time on the river: 4.5h Included Services - Inflatable river tube - Tubing gear (wetsuit, life jacket, helmet) - Certified guide - Transfer to the starting point and back to the base - Entrance fee to the Tsitsikamma National Park - Snacks and refreshments - Lunch - Optional: Photos (for an extra fee payable on-site) Bring along - Swimwear - Pair of old, closed shoes that may get wet - Towel - Hat - Sunblock - Dry clothes to change into afterwards Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Physical fitness - Able-bodied - Swimming ability - Maximum weight: 110kg