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Vaal River Rafting
A Festival Of Fun With Vaal River Rafting
The Vaal River has long been recognised as the playground of the inhabitants of both the Free State and Gauteng. This river is only an hours’ drive from the bustling metropolis of Johannesburg and is easily accessible using the newly refurbished highways that lead almost to the rivers edge. Take into account the scenic beauty that can be found on the banks of the Vaal, as well as the many activities that are centred around the river and you have the perfect recipe for a day or a weekend away that will be filled with fun and adventure. There are a variety of different pastimes that can be enjoyed both around the river and on it and amongst the most popular of these is Vaal River rafting.
Vaal River rafting can be undertaken at any time of the year, but the months of January and February can se the river levels rise to extremely high levels and river rafting should only be undertaken by experienced river rafters and strong swimmers during this period.
The levels of the Vaal River are much lower during the winter season on the Highveld of South Africa. Beginners to river rafting can take advantage of these conditions from March through to November when the first of the summer rains swell the river to its highest levels. There are a number of different Vaal River rafting outfits and many of these can be located and contact details can be found through a quick Internet search. Perhaps the easiest route to finding the right river rafting outfit for you and your family’s individual needs is to visit the Parys web site where a full listing of service providers is available. You can also make use of the Free State tourism web site which is extremely user friendly.
If you would like to make Vaal River rafting the highlight of your weekend away make sure that the river rafting professionals that you trust are able to cater for the individual needs of your party. Many of the river rafting outfits have stringent rules that govern who they will take on a Vaal River rafting excursion. Many river rafting outfits will not accept responsibility for children under twelve for instance.
Thankfully there are a number of other activities in the area and if Vaal River rafting is not your cup of tea then you will still be spoiled for choice when it comes to the entertainment possibilities that are offered in this fascinating part of South Africa.
River Rafting
Family Fun
Corporate Team Building
laser clay pigeon shooting
Very good, it was so nice and quiet and relaxed we wish we could have stayed for a week.
