Umzimkulu River – Centocow to Stoke’s farm
Umzimkulu River – Centocow to Stoke’s farm · kwazulu-natal
Grade
III
Length
18km
Duration
2 to 3 hours
Type
pool drop
About
An 18km pool-drop section of the Umzimkulu suited to K1 paddlers (2–3 hours), from Centocow Mission bridge to Stoke's farm. The first 2km and last 5km hold grade 2 to 3 rapids, while the middle is mostly flat with a few grade 1 and 2 rapids. A grade 4/5 rapid 2km before the take-out should be portaged by K1 paddlers. Take out before the small waterfall at the end. Greet the farmer at Stoke's farm at the put-in.
Access
Put-in
Centocow Mission bridge
Take-out
Stoke’s farm
Permits
Farmer at Stoke’s farm is very friendly. At least greet him when you put in.