Wilge River – Zemvelo Reserve to Zusterstroom
Wilge River – Zemvelo Reserve to Zusterstroom · gauteng
Grade
IV
Length
25km
Duration
4 to 6 hours
Type
pool drop
About
Fairly technical rapids and two waterfalls. Note: this is the Wilge that flows into the Olifants (not the one into the Vaal Dam). First waterfall: gentle horseshoe ~3m. Sneak down the far right (~2m-wide gentle slope, care not to fall off the edge), or run middle or anywhere else. Second waterfall: 4-5m with several possible lines — scout properly before attempting. Last rapid before take-out is very long with several pour-overs — has caused many swims at higher levels.
Access
Put-in
At low-level bridge on private farm next to Ezemvelo Game Lodge, outside Bronkhorstspruit
Take-out
Bridge close to Zusterstroom
Permits
Ask permission from farmer
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