Gravity Adventures
Gravity Adventures
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Gravity Micro Adventures offer a range of bite size adventures. All within 1 hr 30 mins from Cape Town and suitable for a wide range of ages and skill levels. Sea kayaking in the West Coast National Park and the Cape Peninsular; Coasteering near Boulders Penguin Colony; Whitewater rafting and tubing in the Kogelberg Nature Reserve; easy Canyoning in the Limietberg.
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Marianne d
Durbanville, South Africa7 contributions
Oct 2022
We just returned from the most awesome 4 day Thunder Alley trip in the Oct school holidays.
What a life changing experience!
We were a group of 21 people, with children aged between 10 and 13.
Our group was steered by the most wonderful person, guide and leader.
Ian, you made such an impression on us.
Thank you for your attention to detail in making us feel safe whilst making the tour awesome and fun!
Seamus, Tailor and Nkosi, you guys ROCK!
They are the most positive friendly guys you will ever meet. They sing and joke and spend time with the kids! Thank you!
The trip was fully catered for, and you cannot imagine how great the food is.
We would be tired after a day of rowing, and before you know it, you are being called to a table (with table cloth and all) to the most amazing food.
On the 3rd night you are spoilt with malva pudding baked on the fire...5 star stuff!!
This trip was such a memorable experience for us as a family.
Thank you Team Gravity!
What a life changing experience!
We were a group of 21 people, with children aged between 10 and 13.
Our group was steered by the most wonderful person, guide and leader.
Ian, you made such an impression on us.
Thank you for your attention to detail in making us feel safe whilst making the tour awesome and fun!
Seamus, Tailor and Nkosi, you guys ROCK!
They are the most positive friendly guys you will ever meet. They sing and joke and spend time with the kids! Thank you!
The trip was fully catered for, and you cannot imagine how great the food is.
We would be tired after a day of rowing, and before you know it, you are being called to a table (with table cloth and all) to the most amazing food.
On the 3rd night you are spoilt with malva pudding baked on the fire...5 star stuff!!
This trip was such a memorable experience for us as a family.
Thank you Team Gravity!
Written 10 October 2022
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Debbie8844
Eshowe, South Africa5 contributions
Apr 2022
We have just returned from our Thunder Alley trip which was expertly lead by Jono and supported by his incredible team of guides: Seamus, Jason and Tyler.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Gravity Adventures for such a superb time on the Orange River. The professional, friendly and entertaining service received by the guides was incredible and beyond the call-of-duty. Our group comprised 11 children (aged 7 to 15) and the guides were particularly good with them; ensuring their safety, patiently dealing with a LOT of questions and participating in much friendly banter. Furthermore, the food was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. These guys are a real asset to the company.
We thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and had a wonderful time with our mate and families, connecting with nature and soaking up the beautiful environment. We will definitely be back.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Gravity Adventures for such a superb time on the Orange River. The professional, friendly and entertaining service received by the guides was incredible and beyond the call-of-duty. Our group comprised 11 children (aged 7 to 15) and the guides were particularly good with them; ensuring their safety, patiently dealing with a LOT of questions and participating in much friendly banter. Furthermore, the food was outstanding and exceeded our expectations. These guys are a real asset to the company.
We thoroughly enjoyed the adventure and had a wonderful time with our mate and families, connecting with nature and soaking up the beautiful environment. We will definitely be back.
Written 6 April 2022
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Leon D
15 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We did the New Year’s trip at Thunder Alley.
I would like to extend personal thanks to you guys for making sure all the arrangements were spot on. Even more so I would like to thank to Ian, Erin, Jason & Coby for an EXCELLENT time on the river. The professional, courteous, friendly and exciting service received by these 4 gents was super and beyond call-of-duty in my mind. Connecting with nature and people is what makes this trip – and they’re experts at that! I would recommend Gravity and it’s crew to anybody and everybody that is interested in a super family adventure. The emersion in nature was splendid and good food for the soul. The bonding with my family on that river is irreplaceable. The equipment was top-notch and the food was light-years ahead of what we expected … I had to loosen my life jacket straps towards day 3 because of the wholesome and delicious meals received.
Keep up the good work guys… I’m already thinking of coming back for the Gorge, when the river has subsided a bit.
I would like to extend personal thanks to you guys for making sure all the arrangements were spot on. Even more so I would like to thank to Ian, Erin, Jason & Coby for an EXCELLENT time on the river. The professional, courteous, friendly and exciting service received by these 4 gents was super and beyond call-of-duty in my mind. Connecting with nature and people is what makes this trip – and they’re experts at that! I would recommend Gravity and it’s crew to anybody and everybody that is interested in a super family adventure. The emersion in nature was splendid and good food for the soul. The bonding with my family on that river is irreplaceable. The equipment was top-notch and the food was light-years ahead of what we expected … I had to loosen my life jacket straps towards day 3 because of the wholesome and delicious meals received.
Keep up the good work guys… I’m already thinking of coming back for the Gorge, when the river has subsided a bit.
Written 20 January 2022
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Anthony Cloete
Cape Town Central, South Africa2 contributions
Apr 2021
For a great adventure, wonderful time spent with family and friends and experiencing a beautiful environment, the Orange River is something that all South Africans should do at some time in their lifetime. Gravity were wonderful hosts - experienced, friendly guides and delicious meals. Couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Written 23 April 2021
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PeterJ_1805
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
Dec 2019
This was the most amazing four day rafting trip. It was very relaxing and the two guides spoilt us rotten. The trip takes you to some very remote places and allows you to totally disconnect with daily life. I can highly recommend the trip and found Gravity Adventures to run a very professional opertaion. Thanks to Ian and Max for all their hard work to make the trip so special.
Written 6 January 2020
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Hi Peter. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review - we really appreciate it and we're so glad you enjoyed the trip. Our aim is to enable our guests to disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with themselves and nature so I am glad we can say "mission accomplished" (-: Thanks again, Marie-Louise Kellett
Written 7 January 2020
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Jinja Basecamp
Jinja, Uganda4 contributions
Sep 2019
This was an incredible trip and one we will definitely do again. We had a large group of friends and family, (most of whom had never rafted before) and we loved every minute of our trip. We all agreed that had we been able to turn around at the end to do it all again, we would have!
The Gravity guide team, lead by Ian were fantastic - the food was exceptional and every day brought new and exciting adventures.
The Gravity guide team, lead by Ian were fantastic - the food was exceptional and every day brought new and exciting adventures.
Written 21 November 2019
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Thanks guys! Hope to see you again soon 😊
Written 22 November 2019
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Factfinder
Whitfield, UK3 contributions
Sep 2019
Though a fairly long way to drive I cannot recommend this trip enough. The Orange river is stunning, and gravity run an extremely professional outfit.
If you're at all searching for one of the best family holidays do not hesitate, Gravity will sort you out with giving you a great great time out. You'll swim, fish, camp out on sandbanks, cook under the stars all well supervised by the experts on the Orange.
Thank you Gravity team
If you're at all searching for one of the best family holidays do not hesitate, Gravity will sort you out with giving you a great great time out. You'll swim, fish, camp out on sandbanks, cook under the stars all well supervised by the experts on the Orange.
Thank you Gravity team
Written 21 November 2019
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Thanks so much. We know the drive is long but we strive to make it worthwhile 😊
Written 22 November 2019
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AstuteAdventurer
Midrand, South Africa62 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
If getting the kids to have a blast and the adults to have a roughing it out adventure, then white water rafting on the Orange River is as much for you as it was for us. Moderate rapids, beautiful scenery, excellent Guides (just bring along mozzie repellent!) Our visit was in 2015, so the service and experience may well be even better now!
Written 5 July 2019
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Eva A
Stockholm, Sweden80 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
perfectly arranged 4 days on the Orange river kajaking camping. Guides are very well prepared a nd organized, safety is clear focus, food is fabulous after a day on the river. Guides are knowledgable of local wildlife snd have great sence if humor. strongly recomend tours with Gravity
Written 7 January 2019
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Laura Brown
Betty's Bay, South Africa111 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
A group of five of us booked a white water rafting trip on the Palmiet River (Betty's Bay) in July. We were fortunate that the weekend before there was a huge storm and so for our day the river was running high and very quickly. The weather though was sunny and by jingo you certainly build up a sweat carrying your inflatable canoe along the path before you can put it in the water. That bit was unexpected and seemed to go on forever, I can imagine some folk might struggle with the walk which must have been close to a kilometer in length carrying a very awkwardly shaped boat over some very slippery rocks and avoiding other tree borne obstacles.
Before we started the hike though we had a thorough briefing from our guide and I was impressed how he concentrated on the safety aspects of the event to come...
Once in the water it was all fun and my paddle partner and I having no skill whatsoever and mostly because we were laughing so much did many of the rapids backwards. Our canoe was also magnetically drawn to every clump of reeds where we would get stuck and laugh.
We came out of the canoe twice - the very first rapid was a bit scary as you are sucked downwards before you pop up like a champagne cork and I would have liked a warning about that as the three of us that went in at that rapid all experienced the same dragging downwards for a second or two. One of our party was really spooked by that and bailed immediately. Our guide was on the ball the whole time - watching and advising, and took his role extremely seriously which gave me a great deal of confidence. We ended the trip at the Palmiet Bridge and decided not to do the final rapid - which we were advised is a difficult one if you come out of the canoe.... which of course Avril and I would have! It was an exhilerating experience, I would do it all again tomorrow and recommend the trip and Gravity with the highest praise.
Before we started the hike though we had a thorough briefing from our guide and I was impressed how he concentrated on the safety aspects of the event to come...
Once in the water it was all fun and my paddle partner and I having no skill whatsoever and mostly because we were laughing so much did many of the rapids backwards. Our canoe was also magnetically drawn to every clump of reeds where we would get stuck and laugh.
We came out of the canoe twice - the very first rapid was a bit scary as you are sucked downwards before you pop up like a champagne cork and I would have liked a warning about that as the three of us that went in at that rapid all experienced the same dragging downwards for a second or two. One of our party was really spooked by that and bailed immediately. Our guide was on the ball the whole time - watching and advising, and took his role extremely seriously which gave me a great deal of confidence. We ended the trip at the Palmiet Bridge and decided not to do the final rapid - which we were advised is a difficult one if you come out of the canoe.... which of course Avril and I would have! It was an exhilerating experience, I would do it all again tomorrow and recommend the trip and Gravity with the highest praise.
Written 12 November 2018
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Umtombeni13
Hogsback, South Africa3 contributions
Hi Louise
We are a family of 5 wanting to raft over the Easter holidays next year . Our kids are 13 10 & 6 and are all good swimmers. What length of trip would you suggest and what are the costs .
Thanks Glenn 🚜
Zackyk95
Singapore, Singapore64 contributions
Hello,
Wanted to ask a few questions
1) Is there transport from cape town to the Orange river?
2) What kind of transport? Car? Plane?
3) Do you conduct the trip in May and June?
GSGuest
Mpumalanga, South Africa10 contributions
Hi
We plan to do a Orange River canoe trip on the South-African side. We have to choose between Kalahari Outventures (from Augrabies) and Gravity Adventures (from Pofadder/Onseepkrans).
Any recommendations?
Regards
Marie-Louise K
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa31 contributions
Hi there
Both Kalahari Outventures and Gravity (ourselves) are solid operators with excellent guides and involved owners. Both are active members of the African Paddling Association and comply with the requirement of an annual survey by SAMSA. The main difference lies in the river sections they run trips on. Gravity operates on the Gorge section from Onseepkans. We are the only permanent operator here and have our own base camp on the river banks where we start all of our trips. The Gorge section offers a range of conditions including lots of flowing water, fun rapids and a couple of good whitewater sections. It is rated class 3 to class 3+, depending on water levels. For this reason, we use inflatables ('crocs') rather than canoes and also work on a ratio of 1 guide to 8 clients. We have a reputation for excellence and always get great feedback on our guides and our catering! Hope this helps!
thanks,
Marie-Louise Kellett