Vaal River - River Rafting

Destination Fun! The Vaal River For A Well Earned Break

After 5 days in front of a computer screen most people are ready for a stress free weekend. However in urban environments such as Johannesburg the constant reminder of the proximity of Monday are always on the horizon, the skyscrapers of Sandton and the city centre serving to put a damper on any weekend’s activities. For the young at heart there is a solution, skip the attractions of the big city, pile the kids in the car and head out for the Vaal River, which is only an hours leisurely drive away, making it one of the closest weekend escapes available to those who call the big city home.

There are numerous attractions at the Vaal River and its environs, including natural beauty to be explored and the small town ambiance of Parys to be enjoyed. The Vaal River also has opportunities for adventure sports such as river rafting or for the more traditional water enthusiast water skiing and boating. With enough diligent research the visitor to the Vaal River can even relax after the high adrenaline rush of river rafting and set out in search of the ideal venue for an early evenings drink aboard a luxury barge. Even for people who want a slightly less frenetic time at the Vaal River, i.e. those who would not choose river rafting as a pastime there are still plenty of entertainment options available.

For those who want to relax, but still be close to (or sometimes in) the water to sport of fly fishing is gaining new participants almost every day. The Vaal River has become a favourite haunt of those who have switched their sights from the non native populations of trout, both brown and rainbow that can be found in some of our rivers, primarily in Kwazulu-Natal and in many dams across the country to the indigenous Yellowfish, certain species of  which can be found in the Vaal River.

Many riverside lodges and other types of accommodation have fly rods and gear available for hire, or as part of the accommodation deal itself. If you want to take part in this fast growing sport then it is always preferable to engage the services of a guide who will offer valuable advice on both fly fishing technique and safety on the Vaal River. These guides are available through most fly fishing shops in the Johannesburg area, which can be located with a quick Internet search.

If you are in the retail mood then the surroundings of the Vaal River can provide rich pickings, especially if your taste runs to antiques or hand made mementos and curios. The friendly town with the big heart, Parys has a wide variety of retail outlets which cater to almost any taste and an afternoon stroll from boutique to boutique is sure to prove extremely rewarding for those with an eye out for a bargain or a one of a kind keepsake.

If you would like to know more about the Vaal River and entertainment options including river rafting and other adventure activities then contact us.