Addo Cruises & Sand Sledding
Addo Cruises & Sand Sledding
Addo Cruises & Sand Sledding
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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River Cruises on the Sundays River Estuary, Colchester, near the Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Catered or self catering Sundowner, Party, Safari, Sand Dune and Bird Watching cruises. Double decker pontoon boat with toilet facilities cruising with a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 30 people. Explore the world renowned Alexandria Coastal Dune Fields cruises and enjoy the wonderful natural scenery. Optional activity of sand boarding or sand sledding also makes for a more enjoyable cruise. Bookings essential!
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Sud_Dubs
Johannesburg, South Africa31 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We have spent a very nice morning with Les guiding us on the river, showing us plenty bird species and then sliding on the sand dunes with our kids (10-6-4 years old).
Les is making his own sand boards
And is very knowledgeable of the river environment.
Nice family adventure !!
Les is making his own sand boards
And is very knowledgeable of the river environment.
Nice family adventure !!
Written 26 December 2020
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Steffen
Sotogrande, Spain3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
We changed for an afternoon the cruise ship with the nice small excursion scooter of Les and Maggie. Les as a river captain has not only told us a lot about the rather lonely, beatiful area but also climbed with us up the dunes up to twelve stories high. beautiful weather and a great view, a super experience. Absolutely recommendable. And if you call in advance you get a cold beer and a cheese bite. Steffen
Written 31 October 2022
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Alexandra W
Blackpool, UK12 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Our evening sunset River cruise was part of our full day tour of Addo National Park with Alan Tours. Captain Les provided us with lots of laughs along with informative knowledge about the local area and the wildlife. The climb to the top of the dunes to see the sunset was the highlight of the evening!!! A great evening after a fantastic day!
Written 7 October 2022
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edinburgh-uk1
Edinburgh, UK10 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Les gave us a fantastic experience. Great communications before our trip with Les and his lovely wife. Such a friendly pair, and Les was very knowledgable of the area. We drove down in the morning from Addo Rest Camp (give yourself a few hours) - it was lovely to take a little break from Addo and see another part of the Park. The dunes were very impressive and the boarding was amazing fun! Les has made considerable effort to design and patent his excellent dune boards - these were incredibly safe and run extremely straight - you don’t need to control these other than to sit down and lean back and enjoy the ride! We went with our 4 year old who sat on a board with one of us and he loved it! Highly recommended!
Written 9 April 2024
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Thank you sincerely for the wonderful review. We appreciate your kindness and trust you'll cherish some good memories of your time here with us. Take care - hope to see you again soon sometime.
Written 8 July 2024
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sweetgems
London, UK233 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
Booked a trip with Les for a river cruise and sand sledding. Les was really knowledgeable and friendly and gave us the choice of dry and/or wet sand sledding after a beautiful cruise down the river. We opted for dry and had a fantastic time sledding down the dunes on his specially crafted sleds.
We all had a wonderful morning and would thoroughly recommend. Look forward to returning on our next visit to PE!
We all had a wonderful morning and would thoroughly recommend. Look forward to returning on our next visit to PE!
Written 12 April 2023
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We're very happy you had a great experience here with us and that you took some great memories home with you. See you soon. All the best.
Written 8 July 2024
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Sophie
2 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Even though we booked it very last minute, we had the opportunity to go sand sledding. Les and his wife are wonderful people and made sure we had the time of our lives! Everything was well organised and it is a very fun and safe activity. Also the cruise to the dunes itself is wonderful!
I recommand this activity to everyone!
I recommand this activity to everyone!
Written 1 November 2021
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Keren L
Herzliya, Israel16 contributions
Oct 2020
After a beautiful cruise up the river we arrived to the untouched dunes down the estuary. The vies are magnificent and the sledding experience is such a fun activity to both kids and adults. Thank you Les for a beautiful day and a special experience!
Written 11 October 2020
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Stephanie
6 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
We had such a nice time om the cruise... the dunes was a lot of fun climbing and running down. Loads of birds to see... out Captain Les was very friendly and Auntie Joan who joined us as well. We will be back for the sledding especially all the way down into the water....😁
Written 27 June 2021
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wildguide
Port Elizabeth, South Africa86 contributions
Nov 2012 • Business
The Addo Elephant national park indirectly owes its exsistance to the Sundays river and now on this river is an excellent facility in the shape of a well constructed, comfortable and spacious double decker river ferry. The Sundays river ferry is a wonderful way to complement your trip to this park. Right next to the southern ( Colchester) entrance to the park off the newly constructed N2 highway, one drives through the manicured gardens of Cannonville to board the ferry for an informative and relaxing cruise either up-stream through thick reed beds and tall sand banks both of which with a careful eye will produce spectacular bird watching as well as a glimpse of creatures such as the water monitor lizards ( Leguaan), Cape Clawless otter, Bushbuck and Kudu, if your lucky. On the downstream side towards the coast, One passes a number of homes built on the riverbank before entering an unusual landscape where aeolian ( winddriven) sanddunes reach right down into the water. Here there is an opportunity to get off the ferry and climb to the top of the tallest dune to feel the golden sand between your toes and to enjoy the incredible views over the dune fields and Algoa Bay.It is the start of the largest dune fields in the southern hemisphere. Les, your captain is both knowledgable and aware of your comfort and safty at all times. Hint: Combine this ferry trip with a day in Addo and enjoy the diversity this area has to offer.
Written 4 December 2012
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Beverly T
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States22 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
A ride on the Sundays River with Les was a highlight of our visit to Colchester. We were able to board at the dock at our guest house, where we met our captain and began our relaxing ride. les told us various and sundry facts about the river, its watershed, its history, the local plants and birds, and tidbits about his life. Having owned a boat in the U.S. and having traversed many rivers with it in 5 different states, we were fascinated to make comparisons with what we were learning about an African river.
The big surprise, though, was when we took a turn toward the ocean and saw the spectacular sand dunes ahead. The closer we neared them, the larger they looked. The best was yet to come. Les anchored and we went ashore to attempt a climb to the top, which he made sure we accomplished. The view was magnificent, and the descent was fun, fun, fun! Les took charge of our camera to make sure we had mementos of our striding atop the dunes, and our fun descent. The only way to improve our experience was to have better weather. It didn't really matter. We had fun anyway!
The big surprise, though, was when we took a turn toward the ocean and saw the spectacular sand dunes ahead. The closer we neared them, the larger they looked. The best was yet to come. Les anchored and we went ashore to attempt a climb to the top, which he made sure we accomplished. The view was magnificent, and the descent was fun, fun, fun! Les took charge of our camera to make sure we had mementos of our striding atop the dunes, and our fun descent. The only way to improve our experience was to have better weather. It didn't really matter. We had fun anyway!
Written 15 May 2013
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Hi Naledi. Please email us with your request to book and we'll advise rates and availability.
Alternatively you could book on line.
Written 9 April 2018
Hi, doing the sand sledding cruise, is the equipment for this activity included or not?
Written 11 August 2017
anitagrade1955
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Kunnen we zondag 18/12/2016 rond 15 uur een boottocht met u maken?
Written 10 December 2016
Hi, if you are 4 adults we can cruise on the 18th Dec 2016 at 15h00. You would need to make a booking with us by emailing us with all your personal details.
We do also have a cruise on the same day going at 09h00. You may want to join us on this cruise.
Hear from you soon.
Kind regards.
Les Kingma. Addo Cruises/The Sundays River Ferry.
Written 11 December 2016
anitagrade1955
Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Kunnen wij zondag in de late namiddag op 18 december met jou een boottocht maken?
Wij komen rond 15 uur aan in SUNDUNE GUEST HOUSE en blijven daar overnachten.
Wij zijn een koppel van 60.
Written 10 December 2016
Hi. We could possibly do a sunset cruise for you. Should you accept our quote we can cruise at 17h00 if you like.
So far we don't have any more bookings for this time slot. You are only two people. If you'd like to go and you pay the minimum rate of R1520.00 and you accept the quote and let us have your details and email address, I'll make the booking. regards Les
Written 12 December 2016
Will you pick up and drop off at my hotel? Isango Boutique spa and hotel
Written 16 September 2016
Lesedi R
Our cruises operate on the Sundays River estuary. Not sure where your establishment is situated?
Written 5 October 2016
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