Vaal Region - South Africa

Close to the metropolis Johannesburg and industrial Vanderbijlpark, the Vaal area is the playground of stressed and overworked city people. The region is bisected by the mighty Vaal river, which is the border between the Gauteng and the Free State provinces of South Africa.

Vaal Region - South Africa This is also where the huge Vaal dam is situated. The dam has a catchment area of approximately 38 500 km² and generates more than 80% of the country's electricity. The Vaal Dam Nature Reserve is the watersports recreation area of Gauteng and anglers might want to explore the Grootdraai dam towards the east. The qaint town of Parys can also be found here, on the banks of the river. It is an attractive town and popular holiday spot where swimming, fishing, bird-watching and boating can be enjoyed

The Vaal Meander

The Vaal Meander is an art and craft route offering quaint country Inns, craft factories, outdoor adventure centres, animals, sporting facilities, boating and upmarket country conference venues as well as a host of delightful bed and breakfast establishments. A wide variety of Arts & Crafts in the original setting of the Artists' studios along the famous Vaal River and Vaal Dam. Restaurants, Coffee Shops, English Tea Gardens, Pubs. You will be mightily blessed as you travel through this countryside with its unique beauty and famous historical sites! Go to the Vaal this weekend and discover new horizons!

Accommodation at the Vaal

Amakhulu Central Reservations
Merl offers a very friendly and professional service to book accommodation in South Africa. She specializes in the Drakensberg and Wild Coast regions.
Accommodation in the Vaal Region
This website is the best I have yet come across for accommodation in South Africa. You communicate directly with the accommodation establishment and the entire booking is carried out online.
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- Accommodation in the Vaal Region - Heilbron
- Accommodation in the Vaal Region - Parys
- Accommodation in the Vaal Region - Vanderbijlpark
- Accommodation in the Vaal Region - Vereeniging
Igoli River Castle Guesthouse
Relax. this Art and culture castle creates a magical mood in Vanderbijlpark on the Vaal Meander. This garden is something special. Also functions, weddings, conferences etc. Enquire