{"id":2888,"date":"2013-10-30T10:19:53","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T09:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelbutlers.com\/blog\/?p=2888"},"modified":"2013-12-04T17:14:45","modified_gmt":"2013-12-04T16:14:45","slug":"blackwater-tubing-in-tsitsikamma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelbutlers.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/30\/blackwater-tubing-in-tsitsikamma\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackwater Tubing in Tsitsikamma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tsitsikamma is known as the Garden Route&#8217;s &#8216;adventure playground&#8217; and for adrenelin junkies, there is yet another activity to add to the adrenelin-pumping list that already includes bungee jumping and tree top canopy tours.<\/p>\n<p>How do you fancy a blackwater tubing river adventure trip?<\/p>\n<p>Just about to be launched on Friday by Tsitsikamma Black Water Tubing, aka &#8216;Storms River Tubing&#8217;, there are 2 guided tubing adventures, depending on how much time you have &#8211; so there is a shorter 3 hour trip, or a full day 6 hour trip.<\/p>\n<p>The quick and easy 3 hour trip will give you a good induction into the excitement of tubing, coupled with loads of fun and only a little bit of exertion!\u00a0\u00a0 In your one man (or woman) inflatable tube, you launch into the upper Storms River, and spend a pleasant couple of hours pool hopping and rock jumping along the safest and widest section of th river.<\/p>\n<p>For the fitter and more fun-loving adventure-seeking people, try your hand at the 6 hour adventure.\u00a0\u00a0 You enter the Narrow Gorge, and the only way out is 4-5 hours later at the spectacular Storms River Mouth in the Tsitsikamma Park itself.<\/p>\n<p>For both trips, safety equipment is included in the cost &#8211; so helmet, life jacket, wetsuit &#8211; and of course your inflatable tube.\u00a0 Please note, however, that uou have to be over 12 years old to participate in either adventure.<\/p>\n<p>November is the peak of the high water season, so you can expect to have a great experience!\u00a0 I have done blackwater tubing myself once before (albeit it in New Zealand), and yes, I can hand on heart say it was awesome!<\/p>\n<p>For more information, you can email the company directly on <a title=\"Email black water tubing\" href=\"mailto:info@tubenaxe.co.za?subject=Enquiry%20from%20Black%20Water%20Tubing\">info@tubenaxe.co.za<\/a>, or check out their website https:\/\/www.blackwatertubing.net\/.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelbutlers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/blackwater-tubing-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2891\" alt=\"blackwater tubing 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelbutlers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/blackwater-tubing-1.jpg\" width=\"296\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelbutlers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/blackwater-tubing-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2892\" alt=\"blackwater tubing 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelbutlers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/blackwater-tubing-2.jpg\" width=\"296\" height=\"222\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tsitsikamma is known as the Garden Route&#8217;s &#8216;adventure playground&#8217; and for adrenelin junkies, there is yet another activity to add to the adrenelin-pumping list that already includes bungee jumping and tree top canopy tours. 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