Dimalachite White Water Rafting | Vaal River | Parys
Adrenalin packed white water rafting at its best! Visit Dimalachite if you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of town and want to enjoy a bit of country life AND ADVENTURE.
Parys is the centre of white- water activities for Gauteng and surrounding provinces. The Vaal River in this area winds through many bush-clad islands, cascading down a series of beautiful rapids. The rapids are not large by world standards but are challenging enough to provide a navigational challenge, thrills and great fun - as well as the odd capsize.
In normal river flows we use paddle-yourself 2-seater Crocodile inflatables. If you are experienced and have own kit, you may kayak with us and we provide back-up. During high levels we may use 6-8 seater inflatables with a guide on board. We give a safety talk, provide all equipment including life- jackets and helmets, and you are accompanied and led by experienced and qualified river guides. Only one hour drive from Gauteng. - Excellent safety record. - We supply all safety equipment. - No swimming skills needed!
Our river guides are polite, shy and well behaved. - It is safe, comparing to driving in Gauteng. - No engine supplied. - There are no crocodiles in the river. - Back home, the beers at the kiosk will be cold. - Leave jewellery, rolex watches, weapons of mass destruction & suicide tendencies at home. - Bring suitable shoes (slip-ons won’t last), sunglasses strap, hat, sun-screen, towel, swimming costume (or T-shirt & short), change of clothes, prescribed medicine and spirit of adventure.
This trip on the Vaal river starts from Fleet-woods and has rapids like the Gaping Jaws and Paradise where you will be served with a cold-drink, and learn how to surf with a “croc” for a start. This is followed by Dog’s leg, V-Trap and Stepping stones. Up to here it wasn’t very tactical and give you time to get into the feeling of handling the paddle and steer the raft. From Bistro you will enjoy “real” white water, through Theatre (the longest rapid “800meter”) and the one and only “GATSIEN RAPID”, where you will be able to swim through the rapid, play in the jacuzzi and relax under the watchful eyes of our experienced guides. From here you will paddle through Lovers Lane and Knuckle Crusher down to Dimalachite, where you can open a can of the best.
Safety is always our main concern, and we would never put your lives in danger. Even when the river is in flood, we can still do this stretch. Non swimmers, elderly people and kids are also welcome join you on your trip. They will be safe.
The geology of the Vredefort Dome has shaped the river here, and your guide will tell you all about the World Heritage Site and its crater. Famous rapids on the Parys stretch include Big Daddy (or Little Daddy on the alternative route), Claws & Jaws, Paradise, V-trap, Bistro (Look Sharp), Theatre, Gatsien, Choice Assorted, Lovers lane, Knuckle- crusher (or Captain Morgan Rum & Coke on the alternative route.
Enjoy the misty mornings and sunny days, as well as white water rafting trips!!
DURATION: The average trip takes about 4/5 hours. Full day trips from Parys, can be arranged, with lunch on the river. When the river is in flood, the trips will be considerably faster.
BOATS: In normal river flows we use paddle-yourself 2-seater Crocodile inflatables.
PERSONAL items: We supply cold-drinks on route, but you may bring your own refreshments.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cameras can be carried in our water-resistant bags but we take no responsibility for loss or damage. We generally shoot action photos on the trip and make them available on a CD that you can buy at camp.
END OF TRIP: Enjoy a cold beer/cold drink back at camp. Lunch will be served if you booked it before hand. We have braai facilities in camp that you may use to prepare your own meal. This river rafting experience can be combined with a quad-bike ride, paint-ball, braai and much more.
INDEMNITY: You are required to sign the personal indemnity and waiver undertaking the trip at your own risk. The Vaal is a generally safe river with rapids graded 1-3 (1 is easy, 3 exciting). The higher grade rapids 4-6 are not to be found here. But the river is quite shallow, fast and rocky and not for the faint-hearted. FEE / Tariffs: Your payment needs to be paid up-front into our bank account. Once you let us know whether you are coming and how many, we'll invoice you and provide Internet bank details.
CORPORATE TEAM-BUILDING: is also offered. We can arrange day rafting along with other activities to suit organizations of any size. Dimalachite offer accommodation in Lodges and Chalets as well as camp-sites for the outdoor lovers.
PARYS RAFTING DIMALACHITE RIVER LODGE
t: +27 (0) 56 818 1860 / 1 / 2
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Hannes@dimalachite.co.za
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Parys
Free State
South Africa