The Vaal River is pretty much still undiscovered and identified as one of four areas in South Africa expected to bloom in the next decade. The Barrage area is the only inland water body that offers constant water levels throughout the year. Fifty Six kilometres are boat able excluding estuaries and the Loch Vaal area.
The clean water that the Vaal River offers is ideal for all your water sports and water quality is monitored by the Rand Water Laboratories on a weekly basis. The water quality is vital as the Vaal River provides drinking water to Gauteng and other cities like Parys etc.
It is within the "One Hour" drive circle from Johannesburg on either the R59 or N1 highways
Various guesthouses, restaurants, hotels, golf courses and fuel stations can be visited on the Vaal River
Scenery is ample with all the stylish private homes and estates on both the Free State and Gauteng side of the river
Boating licences is required and regulated to make boating safe for all
Residents are allowed to make use of river water to irrigate their lawn and gardens
Children grow up and develop a love for nature and outdoor activities while family and friends gather for a real South African Braai
Various yearly activities exist surrounding the Vaal including the wine route, ice block motor boat racing, regattas, art exhibitions etc.
The immediate area offers great schools, universities, restaurants, shopping centres, doctors and specialists. Development opportunities on the Vaal River is limited and therefore a market of supply and demand will always provide good investment opportunities for residents and speculators.
If you can see yourself living in a secure and safe area, children playing outdoors, enjoy nature with trees; lawn and birdlife and if you find that water is calming your soul - then come and visit us at your soonest convenience.
Come home; come discover the Vaal River - the true Gem of Gauteng (and the Free State).