Self-catering Accom. - Optional full board with the Sisters Dam Pub.

FOMO aside, get down to the Vaal Dam TODAY, just an hour's drive from Jhb. Visit the Vaal Dam, Deneysville, waterfront, with BIG specials this season to match the BIG waters welling up in the dam and through many of the 64 sluice gates, a sight to behold!

THE Mighty VAAL DAM: Get a shot at our inland sea – experience the beauty of our waterway, snatch the last blast of summer here, in the safety of our enclave, just 1 hour by road from Jhb. - Minus tolls, Minus .5 percent VAT!
Book and celebrate in the Penthouse (for families or large groups), or in Cozy Corner - a romantic nook, (accompanied by private jacuzzi), high in the sky, with wonderful views, strictly for couples!

Grab a night or stay longer, lounging in the sheltered hot tubs with the sun sneaking through retractable a roof, featured in each unit!
Sunbathe by day and stargaze by night from the warmth of your steamy paradise: spot the odd, adventurous, seafaring yacht lazing by in the large waters upstream and look out for the owls on the make at night, perched above you as they seek their prey!

Get free access to our pure, wide waters of South Bay to: swim - yes, it's safe; fish - catch bass weighing over 25kgs; boat - motor, barge or yacht - or simply sunbath from our waterfront apartments, with waters lapping at our garden gate!
Take a safari sail around UJ Island and spot the game or add a ghost tour to your itinerary and sail over Voortrekker graves and markers of skirmished during the Anglo-Boer War!

We're only an hour away from Jhb. by road and a stone's throw from VDBP, Sasolburg and Heidelberg!

We're so close-by to Gauteng that you can be packed and ready to join us after work or go straight to work from your holiday break – in the same time that you usually idle away in the city traffic!

(Or commute to work through the countryside – if you must - while your family enjoys their quick breakaway:)

THE LONER YOU STAY THE LESS YOU PAY!

APARTMENTS WITH PRIVATE JACUZZIS AND POOL TABLE OPTIONS, INCLUDING DELICIOUS ALL-DAY BREAKFASTS (optional from the Sisters Dam Pub @ Vaal Delta fully licensed restaurant). Dine in, eat out and/or self-cater (we do deliver).

FISHING PERMITS are available for individuals, families and groups. Fish by night and day, fish away hubby while wife watches with joy from your own, private jacuzzi!

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The Vaal Dam is a vast expanse of water just one hour from Johannesburg despite news that it's water level is low - it's SA's third-biggest dam so even at the 20-somthing percent level it's still way bigger than Harties!

It's a vast canvas of crisp, blue, fresh waters, an open invitation to yachtsmen and sailors, fishermen and swimmers - and anything amphibious - and is often likened to an 'inland sea'.

Get free access to our pure, wide waters of South Bay to: swim - yes, it's safe; fish - catch bass weighing over 25kgs; boat - motor, barge or yacht; or simply sunbath from our waterfront apartments, with a wide beach emerging as the water drops due to scheduled maintenance at Lesotho’s Katse Dam. Then it’s just another 100m to the shoreline.
Wade in and check out Koisaan ruins and caves beneath the water (which are now becoming accessible as the water level drops . Grab an Island for yourself for the day as they pop above the water’s surface.

Take a safari sail around UJ Island and spot the game or add a ghost tour to your itinerary and sail over Voortrekker graves and markers of skirmished during the Anglo-Boer War!)

Constructed in the 1930's the Vaal Dam feeds the Vaal Barrage (downstream) - a 52km-plus stretch of the lower Vaal River which snakes from the dam wall in Deneysville to Lochvaal in Vanderbijlpark (VDBP).

Over 1 200km in circumference the Vaal Dam superseded the Vaal Barrage Reservoir (which was built in the 1920's) and today supplies Gauteng with its drinking water. (With many of Gauteng's rivers running into the Barrage pollution can become a problem. The Vaal Dam flushes water into the barrage to clear Gauteng's water in Vereeniging, VDBP and further downstream in Parys.)

Being just 90km from the Johannesburg city centre (and 70km from OR Tambo), the Vaal Dam is the perfect holiday destination for those who are looking to get away from the busy city lifestyle.

But if it's a combination of beach and bustle that takes your fancy the Vaal Dam is at the centre of the Vaal Triangle and offers a perfect balance of country life and city slick with Gauteng's Malls, Resorts and Casinos, race tracks (both horses and bikes) just 25km down the track!

Attractions:
The Vaal Dam speaks to sun, sand and shore - and it's not just the wide-open waters that’s the attraction, it's the space! The Dam offers loads of space, the perfect place to be at one with the elements be this swimming, skiing, skydiving, abseiling, paragliding, kiting or any other freshwater-orientated activity. And, yes, you can experience the water - it's bilharzia-free!

The Vaal Dam affords action for the whole family even it it's just relaxation you crave; picnicking, birding (by boat or safari), fishing, canoeing and viewing or participating in the many watersports available.

At the centre of the Vaal Dam is Deneysville with water access to Vaal Golf Courses where you can enjoy the well groomed 9 holes with friends or top notch 18 hole courses along the river 25km away.

Then there are the options of a game drive or cruise at farms nearby. And if the weather doesn't play the game then treat yourself to a spa or chance your arm at the local casino or horseracing course at Ascot on Vaal downstream (25km).

Climate:
The Vaal Dam delineated the border between the Free State and Gauteng so the weather is similar to that in Vereeniging or Jhb. However, this vast expanse of water has its own impact on climate with the Vaal Dam having slightly more extreme temperatures than Jhb (highs are hotter in the summer months and lows are cooler in winter by a couple of degrees.)

The water itself has unique characteristics being mostly inviting but with strong currents and waves reaching over 2m during storms which can be treacherous. Deneysville is home the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) one of the most active NSRI’s in the country.

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We offer a variety of configurations to suite all at our modest complex right on the shores of the Vaal Dam. Self-catering and dinner BnB are available to couples and both small and large groups or families getting together at our Vaal Waterfront, Deneysville.

With action aplenty you won't fall short of activities to keep you busy. Fish by day, swim or take a boat trip or safari cruise on our aqua uber. Or, if you are a skipper, self-sail round the island - yes there is one, 7km long! Alternatively, we can arrange the Party Boat for you - taking up to 30 people (3 hours on the water).

We organize events, firewalking, all-day braais and beach bashes are back-to-back at the bar.

Indoors, aside from our, unique wide-open views of the water, we offer jacuzzis, pamper zones and games rooms - all for your exclusive and private use.

Our accommodation is diverse with different configurations suitable for visitors be they couples, families or groups. The apartments are on the second and third floor elevation so there are some steps, but the views are unequalled at the Vaal Dam.

Rooming options include large and small penthouses, each of which boast vast views of South Bay (the original Lake Deneys), as well as water access, (one of a handful of establishments that offers prize positions at the dam at no extra cost or effort)!

Following the rains, the water is brimming! And the flamingos are back, together with gulls, terns; fish-eagles, are among the 60 water bird species which populate the dam - and counting. They're in their element as the ecology favours their breeding and eating patterns. And fishing is rife!

Simply walk down to our gardens and into the park to fish, sun-bathe or swim, pick-nick or boat - or even go island spotting as the rainy season subsides.

Leave from our property and return to a neighbouring marina within walking distance. (We'll take care of the heavy stuff, or you can be ferried back with the skipper or driver.)

Have a braai while you watch the yachts sail by.

Cozy Corner
Ideal for couples, this corner apartment offers an intimate, double bedroom (self-catering). Strictly for two's Cozy Corner is available with its own, inter-leading jacuzzi room, with retractable roof, and bush shower and a 180-degree view over the water.

Pamper yourselves for the duration of your stay. Enjoy a double bedroom with flatron TV (and caster) plus kitchenette with adjoining bathroom. There are two verandas, each overlooking the shoreline. One has a common access but a kettle braai and cute, two-seater bench-table is supplied for your exclusive use. The main dining area is located in the jacuzzi room at a wide window which overlooks the water.

Tree Tops
Catering for bigger, budget conscious groups, Tree Tops is a fisherman's dream (one flight of steps below Cozy Corner), with a bird's-eye view of the Dam, boasting a jacuzzi lolling over the lip of the Lakeview complex. It has three, double-bedrooms (with two bathrooms en-suite and one inter-leading for the kids), plus spacious lounge and open-plan kitchen with sleeper nooks for the little ones. It is ideal for a family or group of intimate friends getting together to chill together in their own, private facility.

The Penthouse
Larger families are ideal for the Penthouse (minimum four adults). The penthouse apartment is an expansive, three-double bed-roomed flat on the third floor. In addition, there is a grand, open-plan lounge-dining-room; expansive bar and games room; basic kitchen; sleeper nook for the kids and a separate, Jacuzzi room.

Here your party will enjoy the luxury of having the whole 220 square meter apartment to yourselves and all the facilities will be available, if you wish, for your private use (self-catering). We have three double bedrooms. Bathroom facilities include three toilets, two showers and a corner bath with a prized view overlooking the water - there is also a private sleeping nook so everyone can enjoy their own space.

General
All units have waterfront access for fishing and boat-launching facilities are available as additional options. The grounds are secure and provide ample space for children to play.

Parking for cars, trailers, boats, quads are available while private garages are available on request for an additional daily fee.

Each unit has unique offerings which may or may not be included in your package so please check our specials including private jacuzzis with retractable roof, for sunbathing or star gazing (optional). They all have TV/casters, and our restaurant has a lady’s bar at the Sisters Dam Pub with full on DSTV premium and Wi-Fi (when we are outage free).

Each bedroom has fans to fend off the effects of this year's sizzling summer well-ventilated spaces. Built-in-braai-come-fireplaces accompany each unit too!

All accom. has options for additional add-ons to keep the kids busy at night, like your own pool table, darts, table tennis, swing ball and the like. (On booking please check which facilities can be matched with your unit of choice and budget.)

At least two-night stays are preferable for enjoyment but the longer the better! During high season preference is given to 3- to 5- nigh bookings at standard rates.

Starter packs (briquets, wood, firelighters & matches plus ice) are available at the restaurant for purchase in addition to our standard table d'hout and pizza hut. Order braai packs, food, pub grub, ice and ice-cold thirst quenchers of every kind.

Get a taste of country life by visiting a variety of local clubs, restaurants and working marinas within walking distance, which attract Africa's biggest inland regattas and, of course, a bird-watchers paradise.

So, take a birding trail, visit the Croc Ranch, cycle the shores of carve out a quad bike route of your own, safely past the Dam Wall or over the Koppie.

Explore the Khoisan ruins (by foot or boat) and the Castle and Island (by pre-arrangement) or take a ghost cruise or safari circuit around the Island.

Alternatively, try your luck just down the drag at Emerald Casino (30km away) or visit Ascot on Vaal racecourse (just 25km away).

Verken Suider-Afrika

Vrystaat Selfsorg Akkommodasie (Bladsy 97)

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