Easy to Reach
Vaal de Sioleh is situated 20 km outside the beautiful town of Parys, in the Free State Province. About the same distance in the opposite direction you will find Potchefstroom, another history rich town in the North – West Province.
With accommodation, a chapel and a wedding venue right on the banks of the Vaal River and beautiful views, the bushveld and running water all around makes this one prime spot. They offer 18 self-catering, fully equipped units that includes a Guest House, a Log Hut, Riverside Rooms, Thatched Chalets and River Chalets all with a beautiful view over the river where you can engage with mother nature and inner peace.
The Fishing
It is also the ideal place to stay for yellow-fish enthusiasts, for a more sophisticated way of fishing, called fly fishing.
Little do people realize the intimate experience it becomes when standing in the water sometimes waste depth and casting your floating line out into the running rivers rapids and hooking onto a river living fish.
Yellowfish are not the only fish found here to be caught, you can run into mudfish, large and small mouth yellowfish, barbel, moggel and carps.
Each of these are caught differently and put up their own kind of fight, taking you through the shallow flowing waters of the open Vaal.
Make sure to take proper boots for wading in these waters as some rocks might catch you by surprise and lots of flies.
The Wedding Venue
A thatched-roof chapel on the premises, set right on the banks of the Vaal River makes it one of the best wedding venues in the area, the windows look out over the Vaal River, providing a very romantic setting for your big day and housing an immense 140 guests.
The guests can utilize the accommodation available on the premises, or even drive back to one of the towns as it is perfectly located.
The amazing scenery surrounding Vaal De Sioleh also makes some of the best wedding photos, an add on to keep the newly wedded wife happy when you surprise her with stunning photos of your special day.
A Sky Full of Stars
Resting in the heart of the Vredefort Dome, UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a place full of rich history, holiday vibes, extreme fishing experiences and a ambience of peace and rest surrounded by nature, bush, water, mountains, animals and because you are away from city light pollution, a sky full of stars.
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About The Author
Kyle Grobler is a passionate environmentalist and esteemed field guide from Potchefstroom. With an unparalleled love for nature, he boasts a vast collection of over 40,000 photos, illustrating his particular affinity for birds.
Known by many as the embodiment of a true bushman, Kyle has ventured through various South African game reserves and frequently explores the Vaal River's hidden treasures. As a new contributor to the Potch Gazette's environmental page, readers can anticipate immersive tales of Potchefstroom's natural wonders through Kyle's expert lens.
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Other Fishing and Camping Information
You may want to have a look at our Fishing section that provides you with a range of contact details for fishing spots in our region, you can find these by clicking on the following link, and looking for the Fishing section: The Go-To Guy Things to Do
You can also find articles on other places we covered by clicking on the links below, there are so many great places to discover in our region:
Scandanavia River Lodge: Click Here
Stonehenge River Lodge: Click Here
Schoemanshoff River Lodge: Click Here
Vosrite Fishing Adventures: Click Here
Schoemanshoff River Lodge: Click Here
Limerick Lodge: Click Here
Dimalachite Resort: Click Here
Elgro River Lodge: Click Here
Oord Nebo: Click Here
Koedoeslaagte Trial Park: Click Here
Vaal de Sioleh: Click Here
Sunnyside River Lodge: Click Here
Other Adventure Stuff
Be sure to check out our Suzuki Jimny article we did on the new 5 door Jimny to reach our shores this year as well as the GWM Bakkie we covered in our Car Talk Section, we added these links for your convenience below:
The new Five Door Jimny: Click Here
The GWM Bakkie: Click Here
