If you’re searching for a place that is exotic and away from all the hustle and bustle, the Vaal River is perfect . Vaal River is situated in Gauteng, South Africa about an hour south of Johannesburg. At Vaal River you can relax and get rid of stress in your choice of houseboat rentals. These houseboat rentals can become your second home . They are perfect for any size family or party. You can choose from affordable modest houseboat rentals or if you have the cash you can rent one of the more luxurious boats complete with an on-board chef and skipper.
For those who don’t want to spend the extra cash or if a high-priced boat is out of their budget, they can easily learn how to steer the boat with a few lessons from an instructor. Handling a boat is not that difficult . However , some houseboat rental companies require that a person has a skipper’s license before they can take the boat. Once you have down the skill, you can take out the boat and see why houseboat rentals is such a great experience while exploring the Vaal River.
There are various activities that you can do during your trip down the Vaal River. One such activity is birding. You will get to see the South African grey heron, yellow-billed egret, shelduck and the African spoonbill in their natural habitat. Fishing is also another relaxing activity for those cruising along the Vaal River. If you truly want to enjoy these two activities be sure to rent a GPS/fish finder. Plus bring or purchase a pair of binoculars and get a field guide for birds. Other popular activities include rafting, kayaking and canyon trials along the river.
There are also plenty of activities to do on land . Houseboat rentals are definitely the way to travel down the Vaal Triangle since you can pretty much anchor your boat anywhere. On land you will get to visit casinos, art galleries, shopping, spas, golf courses and just about any kind of entertainment you can think of. You can enjoy some delicious authentic South African cuisine. You can relax and drink tea in many beautiful tea gardens. Just walking around you will be awestruck at the scenic beauty of this region. The numerous hiking trails in the region will offer you even more opportunity to appreciate its beauty .
The kids will keep busy by playing and having fun in one of many centers catering for children . Weddings and big parties are also very popular . For those who are on business trips, they will have everything they need for work and productivity South African style.
Houseboat rentals on the Vaal River are still somewhat of an undiscovered gem in the travel world. Though throughout the years Vaal River is becoming more popular and even more are flocking to this 100% total relaxation destination spot. During the week you should not be surprised if it seems that you have the whole river to yourself, during the weekend is when the crowds show up . Due to the Vaal River being such a great place, you need not worry about the safety of your loved ones . So relax, drop down the anchor and watch the stars in the night sky as you drift off to sleep in houseboat rentals on the Vaal River.

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Hi , I am South African, and would like to ask for a quote for 4 days on a self steer boathouse ( No Licence) for out of season, 4 days , for between period March to May,
Many thanks
Hi,
Please can you send me a quote for 1 (one) night accomodation on a self steer boathouse for 2 people – in 25 Januay 2012 out 26 January 2012.
Kind regards,