Kaaiman's River, Western Cape, South Africa
4.5 (16 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #10 in Wilderness Bodies of Water
Meandering through the Cape Fold mountains flowing to Indian ocean
There are no more Kaaiman (a species of monitor lizards) in the river. So it is safe to swim, where possible or kayak, particularly at a point where the river becomes wider and its mouth finds the ocean. The Kaaiman river is one of many that is meandering through the Cape Fold Mountains south of South Africa's central plateau. Some of the gorges it formed are of spectacular beauty. In the past a formidable obstacle for both indigenous people as well as the European settlers. The latter eventually managed to build stable bridges. The railway bridge (now defunct) near George is one them, meanwhile a historic attraction. Good hiking options northwest of Wilderness.
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, Wilderness, South Africa.
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4.5 based on (16 reviews)
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4Robert O 5:00 PM Dec 8, 2021
Meandering through the Cape Fold mountains flowing to Indian ocean
There are no more Kaaiman (a species of monitor lizards) in the river. So it is safe to swim, where possible or kayak, particularly at a point where the river becomes wider and its mouth finds the ocean. The Kaaiman river is one of many that is meandering through the Cape Fold Mountains south of South Africa's central plateau. Some of the gorges it formed are of spectacular beauty. In the past a formidable obstacle for both indigenous people as well as the European settlers. The latter eventually managed to build stable bridges. The railway bridge (now defunct) near George is one them, meanwhile a historic attraction. Good hiking options northwest of Wilderness.
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5garyh51904 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2019
a firm favourite...
What a great spot this...it looks like this has been realised as they opened a Restuarant there in December'19...a great river to explore on Kayaks, visit the waterfall or paddle to the mouth.....and when done and dusted grab a burger and beer at the restaurant....a great day guarenteed!
