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Forest Walks at Midlands Forest Lodge
Midlands Forest Lodge boasts 15 hectares of indigenous mist belt forest – exclusive to this Midlands area. Yellowwood trees of differing varieties are scattered though the forest with some being estimated to be easily over 500 years old. A pair of resident African Crowned Eagles raise a baby every second year in this magnificent setting. Aside from the forest there is a beautiful grassland area which is very endangered in the Midlands with less that 3% natural grassland left. Three different walks are available on the property: two through the forest and one across the grassland. Each walk is approximately 1,5km in length and varying degrees of difficulty from easy to moderate. A non guided walk with a map is available at a minimal conservancy fee. A guided walk is also available by appointment only for an additional fee.
River Rafting down the Lions River Rafting
Our Motto is “Every day is Saturday” This reflects how every day on an adventure with us feels.
We are based at Caversham Mill in the Midlands. And beautiful setting and the start of our white-water rafting trips on the Lions River. The section is a fun filled half day outing. The white water is Grade 2 at low water and 3 at high water. With the international White-water grading from 1 to 6 the stretch or river is the perfect level to get the heart rate pumping. Stepping into the valley and floating down river while having the challenge of navigating rapids is exhilarating. And the beauty of the midlands is truly experienced from on river.
Our trips include all equipment access to and from the take out. On river refreshments and Qualified and experienced river Guides. We use single seater inflatable rafts that are supper easy to paddle. It so awesome to see how quickly people adapt to paddling their own craft down river. If you are nervous you also have the option to join one of our guides in two-seater raft. All guest needs to bring is a costume, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure. We are open all year but the best time to be on river is in summer. We also offer beginner paddling lessons. This gives novices to paddling exposure to different types of boats, how to read river or learning the Eskimo roll in a white-water kayak. Already are a paddler? Join our social trips. Keep An eye on our Face book and Instagram for details of trips. To book go to: www.lionsriverrafting.co.za
