It is said that every day spent fishing will be added to the rest of your remaining life, this I do believe, but what it I know is that every day spent fishing the Richtersveld will add many more to your life.
This mountainous desert has a distinct presence, a very real “personality”, it rejuvenates mind, body and soul. And when you spend it with a great group of people it leaves you with life long memories, enriching the “bonus days” at the end of your fishing days.
The Orange River Rafters, from left to right - Anthony dos Santos, Nic Louw, John Glennie, Mark Swanepoel, Philip Meyer, Leonard Williams.
The first two days of our trip we stayed at the Growcery Camp, base of Umkulu Rafting company. Here we were welcomed by Adriaan (our river guide), Gavin, Gerrit and the rest of the young lads who made the shores of the Orange River their home. The camp is located 20km downstream of the Vioolsdrift border post on the Kotze Hoop road. The Growcery offers camp sites and “Chic shacks” (units with two beds each), great showers and a central pub/dining area, where the Boks made history on the shores of the Orange by losing to Japan
Towards the dining/pub area, sheer relaxation!
A shower with a view, at night you can also do star gazing and satellite spotting while taking a hot shower.
A hearty breakfast to be served on the shores of the Orange
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