Nukakamma Canoe Trail

ABOUT US

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.

ADVENTURE

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.

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 Oter, 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.

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 like to continue 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. 

To book, call 041 492 2355, Whatsapp 067 412 9992 or email book@sundaze.co.za