Totally smitten by this, Ms Maude joined him in his quest in river jousting by taking eager beavered, wide eyed wannabe adventurers down various expeditions through the Southern rivers of Africa.

After braving the mighty rivers together, they decided after a period of time, to partake in a different version of the ever-growing tourism trade. They laid their paddles and boats to rest and armed with a leatherman, maps and a truck, they hit the road in the Overlanding industry.

Their tales spanned countries, from dusty Namibia to dodging Donkeys in Botswana. Bungi jumping in Zimbabwe to trying to find a good road in Malawi.

This was a good time for Adam and Maude, but still they wanted more. In 1998, they plucked up the courage and moved onto the Orange River. A piece of land, on this majestic river, even though overgrown, they decided to call it home.

Not to grow pumpkins and feed the goats, but to fulfil their dream of owning and operating their own river company. As many a famous person has said, “We have a dream”, so said Adam and Maude.

Here they married, as they developed and grew their dream into a reality. Their “first child”, Mufasa, a Staffordshire Bullterrier quickly proclaimed this area his own. Marking the boundaries daily, this land was his to reign.

In every fairy tale, there is always a frog to be kissed that becomes a prince. Zak is our "frog". Taking under his belt the title of lead guide for Bushwhacked, he still seeks the kiss that will transform him (!!!)

Around the time that Zak joined the merry Bushwhacked clan, Kenneth was born. Now at 2 years of age, he delights and entertains the visitors with his antics and laughs. Chasing through the camp on his push bike and enjoying the simple pleasures, that life has to offer.

Now, as with any fairy tale, the ending should include our couple walking off into the sunset, with Kenneth between them and Mufasa not far off, and so it is, but as they walk, Adam thinks out loud,

“heh heh, wait, there is more to come…………………………………!!!! ”


Where are we?
Bushwhacked’s base camp, Fiddlers Creek is situated 10 (ten) kilometres to the West of the Vioolsdrift / Noordoewer Border post between South Africa and Namibia.
When approaching the border post, (from the South African side, on the N7), turn left onto the dirt road, and follow the river. After 9 (nine) kilometres, sign posted on the right hand side, is our Bushwhacked Overnight Accommodation. 1 (one) kilometre further,also signposted, is our Base Camp, Fiddlers Creek.
- 690km from Cape Town
- 1,410 km from Johannesburg
- 1,780 km from Durban
- 7,691km from London
- 9,586km from Perth
- 12,327km from New York

Although we offer a variety of packages, such as 4x4 excursions, camping facilities and group catering, our main focus is to operate River Trips. Our scope ranges from a half day's paddle to a 6 night river experience. Read below the description for each trip and decide which one suits you best. Bear in mind that these are our advertised packages. Customised trips can also be created upon request.

HALF DAY+/- 7 km
The day commences with a transfer to our launch point a few kilometres up stream. Here you are met by your guide who will give a safety speech. Our half day's paddle down the majestic Orange River ends at base camp. A tranquil and peaceful time, paddling through the “green belt”. There are no crocodiles, but Birds, Water Monitors and much more which the guides will gladly share some interesting information on. Throw a wave at the locals from both Namibia and South Africa as they sit on the banks and fish. Sit back in your boat and float gently with the current as you realise this is one of the many “Heavens on Earth.”

FULL DAY+/- 20 km
Our full day trip is a copycat of the Half Day trip, except we launch further upstream from the camp, thus allowing a longer time on the river. About halfway through the trip, the guide will find a suitable bank for you to have lunch. The inflatable boat (croc), turned upside down, provides a fantastic table from which to serve lunch, consisting of a mixture of salads, pies and cold drink. After lying on the beach and soaking in the rays of the African sun, we launch again to complete the second half of the days’ paddle, ending at the campsite.

OVERNIGHTER+/- 20 km
Our Overnighter starts in the morning at Fiddlers Creek base camp. After a pre-launch introduction and safety speech, the Orange River experience commences. The day is spent paddling through some of the world’s most beautiful desert scenery, the green banks of the Orange River, contrasting against barren looming mountain ranges of the Richtersveld. Once lunch has been served, the afternoon is spent paddling and drifting down the river before finding a suitable spot to set up camp on the bank. Dinner is prepared over an open fire and the evening is spent under the twinkling heavens of the Southern Hemisphere. The following morning after a hearty breakfast, we are met by our 4x4 team who will take us back to base camp to end our Overnighter.

OVERNIGHTER DELUXE+/- 20 km
Our Overnighter-Deluxe is a copycat of the above, except, upon arrival at the dedicated camping spot for the night, our 4x4 team would have already pitched our tents. A delicious dinner will be in preparation, and a roaring camp fire to invite us onshore. After a delightful meal and a restful night’s sleep, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast after which our 4x4 team will take us back to base camp to end our Overnighter-Deluxe.

WEEKENDER (at Camp)+/- 30 km
Although named the "Weekender", this itinerary can run any time of the week.
Meet at Fiddlers Creek Campsite for the first night at camp where we have dinner prepared for you. The next morning we serve a big breakfast before we are transported up to the put in point which is about 14kms upstream from Fiddlers Creek. We spend the day paddling down the river with lunch served on the banks of the river. Throughout the day we can stop to take photos, swim or nappy run. In the afternoon we arrive back at Fiddlers Creek campsite where we have dinner and spend the night. Again, after breakfast we put in at the camp and paddle down stream enjoying another relaxing day. When we reach our final destination transport will be waiting to take us back to the camp from where you set out on your journey home. If you would like to stay another night we can arrange camping and catering for you. The next morning after coffee and rusks you can head off home or on to your next holiday spot.

WEEKENDER (in Bush)+/- 30 km
Same as above, except initial launch is from camp, and overnight on the banks of the river

4 Day - 5 Night+/- 80 km
We ask clients to arrive at Fiddlers Creek Campsite on the evening prior to the trip departure date with dinner served between 8.00 and 10.00 pm. The next morning your guides will give you a pre trip briefing on what to expect during the trip, you will be allocated your boats, shown how to pack these and given an in depth safety speech by your lead guide. After breakfast and packing all the equipment into the canoes we get into the river from the campsite to begin our four day river adventure. A slow paddle to the lunch spot will see that everyone gets used to the paddling and controlling the canoes. We set camp out in the open, under the stars on the bank of the river, at a site chosen by the lead guide, for the first evening. On the river we provide toilet facilities. Full days of paddling, swimming and walks - each night camping under the stars at different sites further down the stream. An early start after breakfast takes us to the take out point at Ausenkhers or Sjambok where transport will be waiting to take us back to the base camp where we spend the last night. After coffee and rusks, the following morning, you set out on your journey home.

6 Day - 6 Night+/- 120 km
Same as above, except for an extended time of 2 days on the river.