NATURE RESORT and RIVER LODGEBACK TO TOP THE RESORT:NATURE RESORT and RIVER LODGEU is welkom om in Afrikaans of Engels te kommunikeer Caravan and camping sites with a lovely view over the riverare available on the banks of the Vaal river. Come and relax, do bird watching, paddle on the river, do some fishing, enjoy the thrill of White water Rafting or play a game of golf on the two great golf coarses close to us. You can also join us for sunset cruise on rafts (paddling) just before sunset (min 4 people) with snacks or a bonfire braai at a bonfire.For the kids we have a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, DSTv, pool table and a playground. Let them bring their bikes/mountain bikes, too - there's plenty of space for that.CampingWhite water raftingClick hereFishingClick here“don’t look where you fall, but where you slipped”Click to open photoThe small town of Parys is 90 minutes drive from Gauteng and Oliver Tambo international (Johannesburg), 45 minutes from the Vaal triangleand Potchefstroom, 2 hrs form Pretoria and 3hrs from Bloemfontein.We cater for families, family reunions, caravan clubs, golfing groups, fisherman, friends, corporate functions and youth groups.The kiosk keeps the normal: Ice, wood, charcoal, cold drinks, ice-cream, beer, tackle, etc.As with other resorts, it is normally not so busy during in season and midweek, but during peak season you can expect more visitors.Parys is a very popular tourism destination with a lot of curio shops, cosy dining places etc.The Vaal de Grace golf course developed by Nicky Price on an island is very popular, as is the Parys golf estate.There are a few game farms in the area, and while driving through the Dome Bergland, you are welcome to visit Schoemanati Mampoer farm. Venterskroon is also an interesting place to visit. There are a few good hiking trails in the mountains.The yearly “Crater Cruise” mountainbike event and Parys adventure festival are events not to be missed.One of the best 4x4 trail in South Africa is on our doorstep. IN AND AROUND PARYS: FOR THE KIDS:Jungle gym and baby pool for the small ones.The bigger kids can use the swimming pool, do target shooting and paddle on the river with dad. They can catch big fish and they are welcome to bring teir bikes, as there are plenty of space for that.CAMPING FACILITIES: - The caravan park has 60 camp-sites on the riverbank, - - Eskom electricity (three point plugs), and braai facilities. - Scullery with warm and cold water for dish washing. - The stands are ±10m x 10m and bigger, and we allow up to 6 people per stand. - 30 Stands are directly on the riverside. 10 stands on the river-front, but isn’t suitable for fishing and 20 stands are in the second row. - Most of the camp-sites have grass and trees for shade, but the more shade there is, the more difficult it is to grow grass. - There are two ladies (one upgraded - see photos) and two men ablution blocks that, although they are rather old buildings, it is well attended and always clean.- The tariffs on the web page includes all cost. With electricity cost rising drastically, please help us by not using extra freezers, spotlights, air-cons etc. otherwise we will have no option as to increase our tariffs. - Please use hot water sparingly. Thanks! - We are VERY fortunate that we haven't had any crime related incidents so far. With the right clients, it may well be so in the future!- If you want to enjoy the evening around a camp-fire, please bring a suitable burner that will keep the heat from the grass. Burners can also be rented from the kiosk to make a camp-fire. - Fires on the ground are strictly prohibited. The upgraded the women’s ablution block at the swimming pool - looks great!Mouse over to open photoMore info -CLICK HERE:More info on ParysCLICK HERE: Nature & Music don’t match?? We want our guests to get away from the hazel and stress of the city, and relax in nature with us. Therefore we ask our guests to leave the music and noise in town, especially during the evenings. That doesn’t mean you mustn’t enjoy your stay, but please always consider your neighbours. They also want to relax and enjoy their stay. D
NATURE RESORT and RIVER LODGE
BACK TO TOP
THE RESORT:
NATURE RESORT and RIVER LODGE
U is welkom om in Afrikaans of Engels te kommunikeer
Caravan and camping sites with a lovely view over the riverare available
on the banks of the Vaal river.
Come and relax, do bird watching, paddle on the river, do some fishing, enjoy the thrill of White water Rafting or play a game of golf on
the two great golf coarses close to us. You can also join us for sunset cruise on rafts (paddling) just before sunset (min 4 people) with snacks or
a bonfire braai at a bonfire.
For the kids we have a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, DSTv, pool table and a playground. Let them bring their bikes/mountain
bikes, too - there's plenty of space for that.
Camping
White water rafting
Click here
Fishing
Click here
“don’t look where you fall, but where you slipped”
Click to open photo
The small town of Parys is 90 minutes drive from Gauteng and Oliver Tambo international (Johannesburg),
45 minutes from the Vaal triangleand Potchefstroom, 2 hrs form Pretoria and 3hrs from Bloemfontein.
We cater for families, family
reunions, caravan clubs,
golfing groups, fisherman,
friends, corporate functions
and youth groups.
The kiosk keeps the normal:
Ice, wood, charcoal, cold
drinks, ice-cream, beer,
tackle, etc.
As with other resorts, it is
normally not so busy during
in season and midweek, but
during peak
season you can expect more
visitors.
Parys is a very popular tourism
destination with a lot of curio
shops, cosy dining places etc.
The Vaal de Grace golf course
developed by Nicky Price on an
island is very popular, as is the
Parys golf estate.
There are a few game farms in
the area, and while driving
through the Dome Bergland,
you are welcome to visit
Schoemanati Mampoer farm.
Venterskroon is also an
interesting place to visit. There
are a few good hiking trails in
the mountains.
The yearly “Crater Cruise”
mountainbike event and Parys
adventure festival are events
not to be missed.
One of the best 4x4 trail in
South Africa is on our doorstep.
IN AND
AROUND PARYS:
FOR THE KIDS:
Jungle gym and baby pool for
the small ones.
The bigger kids can use the
swimming pool, do target
shooting and paddle on the
river with dad. They can catch
big fish and they are welcome
to bring teir bikes, as there are
plenty of space for that.
CAMPING FACILITIES:
- The caravan park has 60 camp-sites on the riverbank, -
- Eskom electricity (three point plugs), and braai facilities.
- Scullery with warm and cold water for dish washing.
- The stands are ±10m x 10m and bigger, and we allow up to 6 people per stand.
- 30 Stands are directly on the riverside. 10 stands on the river-front, but isn’t suitable for fishing and 20
stands are in the second row.
- Most of the camp-sites have grass and trees for shade, but the more shade there is, the more difficult it
is to grow grass.
- There are two ladies (one upgraded - see photos) and two men ablution blocks that, although they are
rather old buildings, it is well attended and always clean.
- The tariffs on the web page includes all cost. With electricity cost rising drastically, please help us by not
using extra freezers, spotlights, air-cons etc. otherwise we will have no option as to increase our tariffs.
- Please use hot water sparingly. Thanks!
- We are VERY fortunate that we haven't had any crime related incidents so far. With the right clients, it
may well be so in the future!
- If you want to enjoy the evening around a camp-fire, please bring a suitable burner that will keep the heat
from the grass. Burners can also be rented from the kiosk to make a camp-fire.
- Fires on the ground are strictly prohibited.
The upgraded the women’s ablution block at the swimming pool -
looks great!
Mouse over to open photo
More info -CLICK HERE:
More info on Parys
CLICK HERE:
Nature & Music don’t match??
We want our guests to get away from the hazel and stress of the city, and relax in nature with us. Therefore we
ask our guests to leave the music and noise in town, especially during the evenings. That doesn’t mean you
mustn’t enjoy your stay, but please always consider your neighbours. They also want to relax and enjoy their stay.
D
