Vaal Streams is indeed one of the best Vaal River venues for your week-end get-away,
holiday, camp, picnic, Team Building event, conference or function - any time of
the year!
Our private and versatile resort is located in a beautiful nature setting
on the Vaal River, just a few kilometers below the Vaal Dam between Deneysville and
Vereeniging (off the R716 road) - about 20 minutes from Vereeniging, about 25 minutes
from Emerald Casino and an hour's drive from Johannesburg. Note that we are on the
Vaal River.
Our self-catering accommodation units include:
River Lodge' (Self-catering 12 sleeper)
A fully furnished and fitted self-catering four bedroom Main House with DSTV, 'River
Lodge' can comfortably accommodate three couples (double beds) and six children/
adults in single beds (12 guests in total). Provision can be made for extra guests
and beds by arrangement.
- Huge bathroom - bath, basin, shower and toilet - plus separate guest toilet.
- Fully fitted modern kitchen with granite tops, glass-top stove, oven, microwave,
toaster, double door fridge, crockery, cooking and eating utensils.
- Lounge with thatch built-in bar.
- Built-in cupboards.
- Tiled floors with under floor heating in living areas
- TV and DSTV decoder.
- Large verandah provides under roof entertainment in case of inclement weather.
- Lapa with built-in braai and adjacent.
- Boma with firepit to seat 60 plus visitors.
Garden Cottages ( x 2 )
Grootbek Geelvis and Kleinbek Geelvis are identical and each comprises of a fully
furnished and fitted self-catering luxury Cottage with 1.5 bedrooms which can suitably
accommodate 1 couple in a queen size bed plus 3 children/single adults in comfortable
innerspring mattress single bunk beds.
- Bathroom with shower, basin and toilet.
- Fully fitted modern kitchen with granite tops, stove, oven, kettle, toaster, microwave
and fridge, crockery, cooking and eating utensils.
- Lounge with two fold-down sleeper couches for 2 extra guests by arrangement.
- Built-in cupboards.
- Tiled floors with under floor heating.
- Flat screen and DSTV decoder.
- Large verandah provides under roof entertainment in case of inclement weather with
built-in braai.
Dormitory - Fish Eagle ( self-catering 50 sleeper )
A rustic fully furnished and fitted self-catering Dormitory, Fish Eagle can comfortably
accommodate from 5 minimum up to 50 guests in total. This provides ideal competitively
priced accommodation for small and large groups alike which is functionally furnished
with comfortable quality innerspring bunk beds.
- Fully fitted functional kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, kettle, urn, toaster,
fridge and freezer.
- Tiled ablutions with separate men's and ladies showers, toilets and basins. Separate
wheelchair-friendly facilities for men's and ladies.
- Large thatch Lapa provides under roof entertainment in case of inclement weather,
complete with two built-in braais, gas cooker, tables and chairs for 50 guests.
Ox Wagon Suites - ( four self-catering 2 sleeper ox wagons )
'Fyndraai'
'Noordsicht'
'Vinkel'
'Koljander'
Seeking new frontiers and crossing over the Vaal River during the Voortrekker era
in the 1800"s, the pioneers made use of sturdy ox wagons for their main transport
mode and accommodation means.
Turning back the clock, Vaal Streams Guests can now share a bit of that same nostalgy.
'Fyndraai', 'Noordsicht', 'Vinkel' and 'Koljander', four full-sized Ox Wagons were
specially commissioned to each provide warm and cozy accommodation for one couple
in a comfortable queen size bed suite. Positioned in beautiful gardens with Vaal
River views, this is a unique opportunity providing guests with basic facilities
to maintain and ensure that authentic Voortrekker and pioneer atmosphere.
- Guests in Ox Wagon accommodation make use of the neat tiled ablution facilities with
separate men's and ladies showers, toilets and basins. Separate wheelchair-friendly
facilities are available for men's and ladies.
- A Pergola provides basic shade and shelter, complete with lighting and plug points,
built-in braai, gas cooker, seating, counter top for food preparation and prep bowl.
- The unit comes fully fitted with kettle, toaster, microwave, crockery, cooking and
eating utensils. There are refrigeration facilities.
- A fire pit for log fires adds a great "bush" and "uitspan" atmosphere in the evenings
Camping & Picnics
In addition to several self-catering accommodation options we also
host a variety of exciting and fun Team Building activities, including River Rafting,
archery and target shooting as some of our main events.
Vaal Streams also offers
various other leisure activities on our premises or close by, some subject to prior
arrangement including:
• Fishing; (Primarily fly-fishing and limited bait fishing#
•
Swimming pool;
• Trampolines;
• Volley Ball;
• Jungle Jim playground for children;
•
Pool table (coin operated);
• Indoor or outdoor Target Shooting - special discounted
rates available to guests.
• Picnic and braai facilities at the river edge, designated
camping and picnic areas;
• Walks or day hiking - various circular routes to suit
energy levels - durations from 1-4 hours or more.
• Cycle routes - bicycles for hire.
• Mountain biking – bring own bikes.
Hoping the information given above is sufficient
– also please visit our website : http://www.vaalstreams.co.za/
If there is anything
else we can assist you with please don't hesitate to contact us.
Vaal Streams Eco Resort, Plot 32, Veekraal Small holdings,
Between Deneysville and Vereeniging, Free State, South Africa
Contact: Isaac
Cell: +27 (0)73 272 6149
Gps Co-ordinates: S 26° 51’ 30.8” E 028° 04’ 29.9” to Veekraal turnoff from R716