JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE TWO OF THE GARDEN ROUTES MOST PRISTINE AND BIODIVERSE RIVER SYSTEMS. COME CREATE AWEHNESS WITH US AND LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS.
Cost: R4500 ppps
Duration: 2 Nights 3 Days
Distance: 5 km per day
Mobility: Not wheelchair accesible but we welcome disabled swimmers and will make provisions for your needs
What you need to bring:
A wetsuit or swim suit
Discover the pristine waters of the Goukou and Gouritz rivers in the heart of the Western Cape’s Eden coastline.
Swimmers will complete 5km per day on each river, surrounded by the serenity, sights and sounds of this magnificent landscape.
Experience an unforgettable weekend of adventure in the ultimate paradise while soaking up the ‘slow-town’ atmosphere of the cozy seaside town of Stillbaai. Guests will be hosted at the beautiful Gourikwa Nature Reserve and Resort on a fully catered basis.
Gourikwa boasts top-class amenities and activities, and for the active, mountain-biking, trail-running, or hiking on the reserve is a great extension of the swim. Or if it’s relaxation and unwinding after your 5 km swim that’s your aim, then there’s a lighthouse tour, rock fishing, the Resort’s oasis-style pool, Putt Putt and game room to help you wind down.
The views and whale watching (in season) are spectacular, it’s the kind of place where you can simply just soak up the beauty of the coastal fynbos and ocean views and go away rested and relaxed. Come join us.
Interested in booking your place for the upcoming Aweh-Let’s Swim Eden?
Book Your Spot for Aweh-Let's Swim Eden 2025: R4500
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Awehness Travel
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Acc Number: 62781851425
Branch 211417
Aweh-Let's Swim Eden
Day One:
Friday February 14
Approx 13h00 to 14h00:
Arival and check-in at own leisure
17h00:
Welcome Drinks @ The Pool Deck
17h30:
Weekend Briefing @ talk from WESSA on the history of the area and the two rivers
18h30:
Dinner (braai on the pool deck)
Day Two:
Saturday February 15
05h00 – 06h00
Pre Swim Coffee @ Restaurant
06h00
Depart for Stillbaai (40 min selfdrive on good gravel road)
06h45
Meet at Hulle By Die See Restuarant
07h00
Transfers upstream to start
07:30
Swim Start
09h30
Swim Finish
09h30 -10h30
Breakfast
12h00 -13h00
Inveroche Gin Tasting Experience & Lunch
Back to Gourikwa and free time to explore the reserve
18h30
Sundowners & Dinner with lucky draw prizes.
Day Three:
Sunday February 16
Pre-swim coffee @ Pool Deck
06h30:
Depart for Gouritz (20-min selfdrive)
07h15:
Swim Start @ Raptor Sanctuary
09h00 Swim Finish @ Gourtiz river mouth
09h15-09h45:
Boat cruise & breakfast picnic to Raptor Sanctuary
10h00 -11h00:
Raptor Sanctuary experience
Return to Gourikwa: Check Out 12h00.