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What is Blackwater Tubing about
Tsitsikamma Black water Tubing, A.K.A. “Storms river Tubing” is a unique, four hour fun adventure, filled with splashing, swimming, rock jumping, kloofing and hiking. Blackwater Tubing is also another way of viewing the majestic Tsitsikamma National Park with a different view point.
What should I expect from Blackwater Tubing
Under low water conditions (0-20mm rainfall) the Stormsriver Black Water Tubing experience is similar to kloofing where one paddles the pools and walks the shallow sections.
On medium to high water (20-600mm rainfall), Black water Tubing is packed with action as rapids become runable. Grade 3 rapids and rock jumps are optional and our trained swiftwater safety guides are always ready to assist the feint hearted negotiating the fast flowing sections
Is Blackwater Tubing physically demanding
Our Black water tubing trips can be physically demanding and therefore participants need to be over 12 years old, not pregnant and have a reasonable level of fitness.This "pool & drop" river can be difficult to navigate and therefore people over the 110Kg (240 Pounds) weight range or with joint problems should carefully consider before doing the Blackwater tubing trip.
When & where will we be tubing?
Our seasonal black water tubing trips (October – April) are done on the Storms River which meander through the world renowned Tsitsikamma National Park (Heart of the Garden Route) in South Africa.
Will the tubing trip be scenic?
With Tsitsikamma Black water tubing you will have an unforgettable experience in one of the most spectacular landscapes on offer in South Africa, with towering mountains, ever green forest canopies, deep cut gorges and tinted black rivers.
Blackwater tubing & medical conditions
Tsitsikamma Black water Tubing strive to make adventure activities accessible to everyone, but are fully aware of the risks involved and urge participants with medical conditions like heart conditions, diabetes, asthma, joint problems, etc. to check with their physician prior to the trip. Clients who suffer from severe allergies must bring along the necessary medication. Clients who suffer from claustrophobia might feel uncomfortable from time to time during the trip.
Our APA certification requires that all our guides can do level 3 first aid, which we comply with. We do take a first aid kit allong as a safety precaution.
