Umtamvuna Gorge
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The Umtamvuna River forms the border between KwaZulu-Natal and Transkei, and the last 40 km of the river to the sea goes through what is arguably the most stunning gorge in South Africa. Some big walls can be seen, with thick tropical vegetation. This must be the closest you can get to a tropical jungle in Southern Africa. It is unspoilt for the most part and extremely remote. Once in the gorge, it is virtually impossible to walk out.
- Ideal for: Kayak
- Grade: Mostly 3 to 4, some bordering on 5
- Length: 44km
- Duration: 8 to 10 hours, depending on water level. Preferably a 2 day trip.
- Type: Technical pool-drop, some sections continuous
- Put-in: Road from Port Edward to Izingolweni. Turn off to Umtamvuna Water Purification Plant. Don’t enter plant, take road down to river (+-3.5km). Where powerlines cross road, take track to left. Walk down from here or use 4×4 (+-1km).
- Take-out: Old Pont Caravan Park just outside Port Edward, on road to Izingolwen
- Dam controlled: No
- Permits: Pay at take-out
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