Orange River Rafting Lodge is located on the banks of the Orange River, haven to numerous bird species. The resort is situated in lovely surroundings, 10 km from the cross border to Namibia on the N7, on a small Lucerne farm in Vioolsdrift.
We offer self-catering chalets, campsites and river rafting at affordable rates in a peaceful atmosphere filled with beautiful river views, sunsets over the mountain ranges of the Richtersveld and silent, starry nights.
You are assured of friendly service and great facilities with every effort made to ensure that our visitors have a pleasant and memorable experience.
Activities like fishing, swimming and rafting makes it the ideal family getaway, also a convenient stopover on your way to or from Namibia, situated halfway between Cape Town and Windhoek. Comfortable, fully equipped self-catering wooden chalets and private campsites are perfectly located in the breathtaking natural landscape of the Orange River banks.
- If cancelling 7 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 14 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 21 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 30 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 60 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 90 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
- If cancelling 120 days before arrival, forfeit 100% of the booking total.
Aquacade is located on the banks of the Orange River, 10km from the cross border to Namibia and the N7, on the Kotzeshoop road at Vioolsdrift in the Northern Cape Province.
When you drive from Cape Town or Upington via Springbok to Vioosldrift on the N7, you take the Kotzeshoop turn on your left 200m in front of the border post. Drive on the Kotzeshoop road for 10 km until you see our sign. Turn right and drive for 500m to Aquacade.
Nearest fuel: Steinkopf 87km, Noordoewer 11km. (Nearest shop is at the border.)
South Africa: Steinkopf 87km
Namibia: Noordoewer 15km
Distances in km from Aquacade
Pretoria 1325km
Upington 512km
Cape Town 680km
Springbok 125km
Goodhouse 120km / 2 hours 30 mm (4x4 route)
Vioolsdrift Border Post 10km
Eksteenfontein 50km / 1 hour 30 mm (4x4 road)
Sendelingsdrift 160km / 6 hours (4x4 road)
Ai-Ais 85km
Fish-River Canyon 121km
Mariental 532km
Windhoek 968km