[color=cyan:ae9d3b5b65]For those that don't know, the Cunene River starts in Angola and then forms the border between Angola and Namibia. The river is sometimes spelt with a 'K' as well, depending on the map. It is a major river and has some serious rapids and even more serious crocodiles. Whitewater Training is organising a trip up to the river this July. Here's their take:[/color:ae9d3b5b65]

Hi Guys and Girls

We are planning to go on a winter expedition. Currently this is our plan. The trip is open to paddlers, non paddlers and will be camping based. Vehicles and costs will be shared.

Cunene River Expedition
8 July - 22 July
Day 1 - Drive to Augrabies, stay at Augrabies Falls backpackers [color=cyan:ae9d3b5b65][Orange River][/color:ae9d3b5b65]
Day 2 - Paddle above the falls, view the park, sundowners. Stay at Augrabies Falls backpackers
Day 3 - Paddle Neus falls and Miggie falls. Stay at Augrabies Falls backpackers
Day 4 - Paddle Augrabies falls Gorge. Stay at Augrabies Falls backpackers
Day 5 - Drive to Windhoek. Stay at Backpackers
Day 6 - Drive to Etosha National Park. Stay in Park
Day 7 - Etosha - Rest day and view the park. Stay in park
Day 8 - Drive to Ruacana Falls/ Ondoruso Falls, Paddle gorge. Overnight on the river.[color=cyan:ae9d3b5b65] [Cunene River][/color:ae9d3b5b65]
Day 9 - Paddle to Nhande gorge. Overnight on the river
Day 10- Paddle. Overnight on the river
Day 11- Paddle to Epupa. Overnight on the river
Day 12- Epupa Falls- Rest day/ shuttle back to Cunene River Lodge. Stay at Cunene river Lodge
Day 13- Drive, stay in Windhoek
Day 14- Drive, stay in Upington
Day 15- Drive, arrive home for a well needed rest.

This should be a fun filled trip and some great paddling will be had. For the non paddlers there is spectacular game viewing, birding, fishing and scenery. There will also be some great opportunities for photographers to get that perfect shot.
If you require any information on the areas we are going to or costs involved please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes
Craig

Whitewater Training
tel (056) 811-2597 fax (056) 817 2737 [color=cyan:ae9d3b5b65][international code: +27][/color:ae9d3b5b65]
post- PO Box 332, Parys, 9585, South Africa
office- 34 Boom Str, Parys
web - www.whitewatertraining.co.za
email:wwt@whitewatertraining.co.za

[color=cyan:ae9d3b5b65]So there it is, if you're interested then give them a shout.[/color:ae9d3b5b65][img:ae9d3b5b65]www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/party/party-smiley-018.gif[/img:ae9d3b5b65]