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Phone Number:

+27-83-391-4884

Address:

Plot 7
Sasolburg
1947

Houseboats on the Vaal River! Hire a self-drive houseboat and be captain of your own river adventure on the Vaal Barrage. Cruise the 55kms of South Africa’s most dynamic, permanently navigable inland waterway. We show you the ropes and you become skipper of your river adventure. And then we provide 24-hour backup support in the unlikely event that you might need us.

It really is a special experience! SA’s premier travel magazine, Getaway, wrote: “The Old Willow houseboats rank as one of the most fun and relaxing weekends I’ve ever spent within an hour of Joburg...”. David Batzofin, writing for the Saturday Star Travel (SA’s leading Saturday newspaper) said:” It had truly been a memorable experience…it was two very happy intrepid adventurers that returned to reluctantly hand back the keys at the jetty.” And then our houseboats were identified as one of the top travel options by Best Life magazines.

We are the exclusive operators of new LeisureLiner houseboats on Vaal waters and our eight marine architect designed boats are manufactured to the highest safety specifications. Our boats have everything you need. Just bring your clothes, food and towels. Please enquire about our food hampers. The houseboat can sleep up to five people. Inside each has: a fore-cabin with a double bed and storage space, a fully-appointed galley with gas stove, oven, fridge and sink. A small heads with a hot shower, chemical toilet and basin. An inside dining area that converts into a double bed. A radio/CD player Outside is a sitting area under a retractable awning and a charcoal braai (BBQ). Deck chairs are provided on the upper deck.

Explore the vibrant shorefront attractions, docking at restaurants, bars, spas, golf courses and a casino resort. Try your hand at water sports. Enjoy house-spotting on Millionaires’ Bend. Take to the skies in a gyrocopter. Test your skill with a fishing rod. Haul out the twitching kit. Light up the on-board braai. Or just chill out in a tube towed behind the boat. An easy hour’s drive south from Joburg and you can be on your own self-drive charter adventure. No special license required. Just bring yourselves and a sense of adventure.

Rates: Rates: from 695 per night - 1295 per night for 2 people sharing. Midweeker (4 nights/2 people) from R2395. Weekender (3 nights/2 people) from R2195. Enquire for rates for more than 2 people and additional persons. Additional costs: The only additional costs to bear in mind are the costs of petrol consumed: a 25 litre tank costs about R325 (depending on prevailing petrol price) and is sufficient for between three and four hours of cruising at reasonable speed. Any additional equipment hired from us, such as fishing rods and reels (basic tackle and bait are available for purchase), bath towels and swimming towels, tubes, etc. We also have a portable DVD player for rent. Please reserve this prior to your arrival and don’t forget to bring DVDs. Any supplies purchased from us eg charcoal and firelighters.

SPECIAL:

30% off all weekday bookings during Low and High Season (not Peak Season). 15% off 3 day weekend stay, 20% off 3 day weekday stay, 42% off 4 day weekday stay (Low Season). 25% off 3 day weekend stay, 20% off 3 day weekday stay, 35% off 4 day weekday stay (High Season).

Facilities

• Children Welcome
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Radio