Nukakamma Canoe Trail Overnight Trip

KAYAKING
  • About 16 hours

Description

Nukakamma meaning “grassy water”, is the Khoisan name for Sundays River because of its verdant grassy banks. Nukakamma Canoe Trail is a much sought after two day flat-water trail along the Sundays River, which is situated some 40kms from Port Elizabeth (a mere half hour’s drive). The Nukakamma Canoe Trail is the only Green Flag Status Canoe Trail in South Africa.

The journey begins aboard our 4 metre double canoes with a 13km trip along the Sundays River from our premises to your overnight accommodation and a 13km canoe trip back the following day. We can accommodate a maximum of 12 people on a trail and the trails can be extended to 2 nights at a discounted rate. For safety reasons we do not allow less than 6 people on the trail at any one time.

Arrive at our A Taste of Africa Restaurant to sign in and our guide will direct you to our premises. Once there you will off load your luggage into our trailer and we will help set you up on the canoes.

While you are canoeing to the cabin we will take all your luggage and our provided bedding to the cabin and all will be ready for your arrival.

The river is on average about 2m deep at high tide except at the mouth where it is much shallower. Depending on weather conditions, the journey can take anything from 3 to 5 hours, according to the tide and the wind.

The accommodation is an overnight two-roomed log cabin with two three-tiered wooden bunk-beds, fitted with foam rubber mattresses. It also has a covered barbecue area and is equipped with two picnic tables and some braai utensils.

Experience the thrill and excitement of the area with the bird life ranging to approximately 210 recorded species and watching out for Mullet fish actively jumping into or over the canoes. Keep your eyes peeled for Kudu, Bushbuck, Porcupine, Cape Otter, Vervet Monkeys and other wildlife in the bush across the river. Finally, finish your day off by enjoying a barbeque with the view of a spectacular sunset.

Itinerary

Trails on offer: * Trail 1 : Start at our premise and travel 13 km to the overnight accommodation and 13 km back the following day. Total of 26 km's. * Trail 2 : Start at our premises and head towards the sea for 3,5 km's and see the beautiful Alexandria dune fields, then back the 3,5kms to your starting point. From there head towards the overnight accommodation. Total of 33 km’s. * Trail 3 : If you arrive early at your overnight accommodation and would still likcontinue rowing then carry on another 7 km’s to the Barkley Bridge and back another 7 km’s to the the overnight accommodation. Total over 47 km’s.

Good to know

  • Overnight trip
  • Minimum age 4 years
  • Not available in strong winds
  • The cabin is on a private land so only our vehicle is allowed to enter the cabin from the raod. Your vehicle will be left overnight at our premises behind our locked gates

Included

  • Canoes
  • Life jackets
  • Overnight accommodation with bedding
  • Self catering facilities such as crockery and cutlery, and delivery of your luggage to and from the accommodation

Excluded

  • No food or drinks are provided
  • Gratuities (optional)

Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Towels
  • Warm clothes
  • Food and drinks in cooler boxes
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Wood
  • Blitz
  • Charcoal
  • 5litre waters
  • Anything you may usually need for camping

Wear

  • Comfortable clothing to canoe in
  • Warm clothing for when you are finished canoeing

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January, 2020

This place is getting very bad and you pay more for less. You not allowed to overnite to fish at night anymore. You have to leave the caravan or house at nine. Why I am asking at nine what time must I stand up to to start unpacking and also when must I eat breakfast at my own home why did I come camping. This is the only place you must left at nine and they charge you the most for the poorest services. What is on standard in you site. You warn us to bring nothing because of the break ins. I GIVE YOU NOTHING AND I WILL NEVER COME HERE AGAIN


April, 2019

Was the best weekend with family nd friends celebrating my wife's birthday.Pearson Park is beautiful resort nd would love to spend more time in future at Pearson Park.


January, 2019

We had a great time on the sunset cruise and of course climbing the sand dunes.


December, 2019

Amazing. Michael was awesome. We had great time.


September, 2018

Very nice . Good place to bring kids


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The guest can cancel free of charge until 7 days before arrival. The guest will be charged the total price if they cancel in the 7 days before arrival.

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The beauty of Table Mountain, Lions Head and the Atlantic Sea Board coastline from the comfort of our kayaks is unrivalled. Dolphins, seals, penguins, Sunfish and occasionally whales frequent our Cape Town.

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