South Geogia's Wilderness Outfitters
Kayak I Canoe I Camp I Bike I Fish

Guided Kayak Adventures Kayaking into the vast wilderness of the Altamaha BioReserve puts you in a world where challenges flourish and nature rules. Imagine gliding over a 15 ft alligator in your 17ft sea-kayak or camping on a beach where your foot prints are the only thing made by man. Join us on a guided kayak adventure you will truly remember, here in South Georgia's magnifcant coast.

Choose from these destinations:

Day trips

Buffalo Swamp / Cat head Creek: 3-4 hrs: An easy float on a large tidal creek. The creeks upper reach is in an area that contains freshwater species of plants and animals as well as salt loving ones. Its beauty and diversity will impress most nature enthusiasts. The lower section becomes more brackish and changes into a classic salt marsh with a different kind of beauty. With only one "turn", this creek is perfect for the inexperienced paddler while still allowing the feel of being in the wilderness.

 

May Hall Creek: 3-4 hrs Salt marsh is the predominant vista on this creek . With an occasional island hammock, this trip allows you to experience the salt marsh with the tides, winds and wildlife. An easy paddle but does require some paddling against the tide for a short distance, approximately 30 / 45 minutes.

 

Altamaha River/Lewis Creek: 5-6 hrs. Starting on the Altamaha River and ending in the tidal marsh, this day trip covers the most ecosystems and has the most variety of any day trip. The options include Lewis Island and Creek , Buzzard Creek and the Ancient Cypress as well as Tidal Dunes, High Bluffs and a tramendus variety of wildlife. Moderate paddling required for at least 4-6 hours. Paddling in sheltered areas for most of the trip, Winds are a relative minor constraint.

 

Queen Island: 4-6 hrs. Starting in Darien ( 2 hrs longer) or "Blue N Hall" landing, taking the tide out past a maze of marsh islands while enjoying the solitude of the living marsh and eventually the "vast ocean" in front of you. The return trip by one several tidal rivers allows for a memorable trip with sighting of shore and marsh birds, osprey, bald eagle, wood stork, alligators, racoon, dolphin, mink, otter and more. (Winds a major variable)

The Altamaha River: 1 to 30 days is comprised of hundreds of miles of free flowing water as well as picturesque tributaries such as the Ohoopee River and Beards Creek . Extended trips of days or weeks can be arranged. ( Great 50 milers for the Boy Scouts )

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Giant Cypress
This Full Day Tour
requires perfect tides
or one night camping
on Lewis/Joyner Island

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kayaking GA's coast

Rental Rates (Per Person / Day)

 Two Laura's
Sea Kayak $35 (solo) $60 (Tandem)

Canoe $50 (tandem)
Bike Rentals $15

includes basic accessories - does not include shuttle

Boat Reservations, Shuttle and Rental Info

Guided Kayak Adventures

 Ami on Cathead

Choose between swamp, marsh and ocean trips. $65/day; $150 overnight (2 day)

Boat Trip Descriptions

Includes accessories, any type of boat and shuttle.

Guided Bike Tour $35 except for Harris Neck and Blackbeard Island.

Bike Trail and Rental Info

   Contact us, to set up your custom trip today!   
Year Round Sea Kayak and Canoe trips are arranged with regard to Tides, Winds and Temperatures.

All trips scheduled with deposit. Visa and Master Card accepted

EMAIL: info@altamaha.com

or call 917-437-6010



Darien Area Road Map         Southeast Georgia Road Map

Canoe Vast tracts of land, barrier marsh islands and swamps are protected by the federal and state gov'ts as well as the Nature Conservancy, corporate and private citizens. These combined areas are referred to by the Nature Conservancy as the Altamaha River Bio reserve. Another important link to the area's health is the Altamaha River Keepers.

       A site of historical interest is the new site to the
Buffalo Swamp- beautiful and easy paddling
  
 


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Wild and Scenic Off Shore Adventures



      
Paddling through this wilderness area includes the Lewis Island Natural Area, a tidal swamp with old growth cypress, Wolf Island Wilderness Area, Blackbeard Island Wilderness Area as well as the offshore Queen Island and Sapelo Island.  Buffalo Swamp and Cat head Creek displays the transition from Tidal Swamp to Marsh in an easy half-day paddle.  

    The sheer diversity of flora and fauna in the Bio reserve allows the visitor a variety of experiences and possibilities for wildlife sightings including dolphins, otter, wood storks, osprey, bald eagles, many shore birds, raccoons, sea turtles and the top predator - the American Alligator.  Paddling through the wilderness areas on the Altamaha River, the tidal swamp and coastal marsh as day trips or as extended camping trip are available as guided and self-guided .

      Over 100 miles of protected River corridor upstream ends at Wolf Island, a vast marsh island looking out onto the Atlantic Ocean.  Great fishing!     The last hundred miles of the river access points with a River Mileage Map   is listed .

 

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End of the journey at Darien's historic waterfront docks.


All Correspondence with U.S.Mail
112 Witcher Rd.
Carlton, Ga. 30627

Area land Maps

Darien Area Roads        S.E. Georgia Road    Topo Maps -Altamaha BioReserve   River Mileage


Weather Maps

Coastal Weather / Savannah     Temperature Forecast     Surface Winds Forecast


Water Related

Altamaha River Level