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Vaal River Houseboat Rental Information
By CruiseDirector | September 3, 2010
If you’re searching for an exciting place away from all the hustle and bustle, look no further than Vaal River. Vaal River is located 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 ideal for any size family or party. You can make a selection from affordable modest houseboat rentals or if you have the money 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 man the boat with a quick lesson 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 rent the boat. Once you have acquired the skill, you can take the boat for a ride and see why houseboat rentals is such an astonishing experience while traveling down the Vaal River.
There are various activities that you can engage in during your trip down the Vaal River. One such activity is birding. You will get a look at 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 experience these two activities be sure to rent a GPS/fish finder. Also bring or buy 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 . Renting a houseboat is definitely the way to explore the Vaal Triangle since you can pretty much anchor your boat anywhere. On land you will find 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 sip tea in many beautiful tea gardens. No matter where you go, you will forever remember the beauty of this region . If you want to see even more nature, be sure to go visit many of the hiking trails.
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 come out. 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.
Topics: Best Caribbean Cruise | 1 Comment »
September 12th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Please let me know if there is avaialbilty weekend 23 – 26 september for two people cruising our own boat on the Vaal river – deposit available immediately