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Namibia Richtersveld Canoe and Hike
Richtersveld National Park, Namibia / South Africa · Namibia / South Africa
Moderate5 daysAfrica~£400 est.
Overview
Paddle and hike the Orange River through the Richtersveld National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of spectacular rugged mountain desert landscape on the South Africa-Namibia border — where the river cuts through 1,000 m quartzite gorges over 5 days. The Orange River forms the international border; camping is on the Namibian bank. The Richtersveld is home to the Nama people and a remarkable succulent desert flora with more plant species per hectare than the Namib. Canoes and kayaks are supplied by the operator; paddling experience is helpful but not required.
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Prefilled for 1 March 2027 — the next best-season window. Search on partner sites — opens in a new tab.
