River Rafting in Parys, Free State To Get Adrenalin Pumping
River rafting in Parys is one of the most popular outdoor adventure activities offered inland. With packages available for families, groups of friends, couples, and corporate teams, every experience level is catered for.
River Rafting In Free State
Parys is nestled on the banks of the Vaal River and is one of the most popular tourist towns in the country. Apart from river rafting, adventurers can also enjoy a number of other activities including that of hiking, birding, mountain biking, quad game viewing, dome exploration and abseiling. From paintball to archery and low roping as well as rap jumping are amongst the activities that can be enjoyed. Whether a person prefers to explore the gift shops or is one to take on the rapids, there is no better place for such than in Parys.
The Ultimate River Rafting Challenge in Parys
We offer numerous packages for river rafting in Parys. One of the packages that are well-suited for the extreme adventure lover is the”Rafting Town to Mountain” excursion. Considered the ultimate challenge in any adventurer’s books, it covers a section in the Vaal River known for the largest rapid in the river. The rapid is called the Big Daddy and once you face it, you know exactly where the nickname comes from.
The section furthermore includes the longest river rafting rapid in the Vaal. If you can hold out for the 800 metre stretch, it will be a fabulous story to tell around dinner table. Other rapids which the adventure junkie will love also in this section of the river are that of Jaws and Paradise as well as Galloping and Gaping. The “Gat Sien” is a must challenge while the Captain Morgan is one for only the brave.
The trip can go hand in hand with an exciting Dome tour, delicious river bank lunch at Parys and game viewing.
Family Package
Not everyone is an adrenalin junkie and some want to experience the excitement of river rafting in Paris without holding on for dear life. The Bird to Bush package is well suited for family fun, allowing one to get a feel for the rapids when Grade 1 rapids are challenged. The trip can also include refreshments and a lovely lunch. In addition, you can book accommodation suitable for the family whether tented, self catering or in a lodge.
Family members will love the additional activities and time together. Fun family quad rides in a conservancy only 7km outside Parys in addition to archery and gift shopping are amongst the fun activities that can be enjoyed. A minimum of two persons are required to take on the Bird to Bush trip.
Town to Lion
If you are still in for the challenge of extreme white river rafting in Parys, but want to combine the trip with a nature experience, the Town to Lion package will be ideal. Starting in town, the trip entails some of the most awesome rapids and takes about two to three hours of Grade1-3 rapids. It ends at the Lion Camp where participants can see the fierce cats of the wild up close or can combine the trip with wall climbing.
Very good, it was so nice and quiet and relaxed we wish we could have stayed for a week.