Captain your own river cruise adventure! Self-drive houseboat charters on the VaalRiver, just 1 hour from Joburg.
The kids love the adventure of boating and sleeping on the river. They can learn to fish, be towed behind the houseboat on a tube, or just enjoy the scenery from the deck and roof. There are also several shoreside destinations that you can dock at that have child friendly facilities.
It's wonderful fun for the whole family. Please see the photos on the website, as well as the video.
Old Willow No 7 Houseboat Charters is proudly hosted on TravelKids.co.za.
Please click on 'DETAILS', 'SERVICES', 'PRICES', 'CONTACTS' buttons below for more information and details.
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Address: Plot 7 Mullersrust
Town: Wonderfontein, Vaal River
Province: Gauteng
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Details
Age group All ages
Services
FACILITIES GENERAL INFORMATION
Rooms description:
The eight houseboats each sleep a maximum of five people. There are two double beds and a single bunk.There is a small bathroom with chemical toilet, shower and basin. There is a kitchenette with gas oven and stove, a fridge, a sink and all crockery and cutlery. There is also a small Weber braai. The houseboats are fully kitted out - all you have to bring is your food, clothes, toiletries and towels.
Room facilities:
Radio
Non-Smoking rooms
Types of beds available:
Double
Bathroom facilities:
Shower
Meals available:
Self catering
Establishment facilities:
Self catering
Secure parking
Local facilities within close proximity:
Take the helm of your houseboat and navigate the VaalRiver. Cruise 55km of South Africa’s most dynamic permanently navigable inland waterway.
Explore the vibrant shorefront attractions, docking at restaurants, bars, spas, golf courses, and the Emerald Casino Resort. Try your hand at watersports.
Enjoy house-spotting on Millionaires’ Bend. Test your skill with a fishing rod. Haul out the twitching kit.
Experience the tranquillity of unspoilt wetlands, misty sunrises and balmy evenings. Moor in a secluded spot, light up the on-board braai and watch the sun set. Then retire to bed on the boat under the starry sky with the lapping waves and croaking frogs as company. It’s totally exclusive and totally private. And very, very memorable.
There’s also overnight mooring at some of the riverfront restaurant jetties.
Once you have boarded, we are telephonically available 24/7 if you have any questions
Prices
PRICES GENERAL INFORMATION
Check in time: 2pm Check out time: 10am
Rates:
LOW SEASON 5 May – 31 August
HIGH SEASON (1 Sept – 30 April)
PEAK SEASON 9–12 Apr & 16 Dec–8 Jan
No of people per boat
Weekend (R/night)
Midweek 30% off
Weekend (R/night)
Midweek 35% off
3 nights (R total)
4 nights (R total)
5 nights (R total)
2 people
R995
R595
R1 395
R895
R5 385
R7 180
R8 975
3 people
R1 150
R750
R1 550
R1 000
R5 985
R7 980
R9 975
4 people
R1 295
R895
R1 695
R1 100
R6 585
R8 780
R10 975
5 people
R1 450
R1 050
R1 850
R1 200
R7 185
R9 580
R11 975
(Prices, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice)
SPECIAL 15% off stays of 3 days or longer (excluding peak season)!
Delayed Departures: Subject to availability, we will guarantee you the boat on your day of departure until 16h00 (out of peak season) for an additional R495 per boat.
Minimum Stays: Please note that no single night bookings are accepted over weekends. A three-night minimum stay is required on public holiday weekends, Easter weekend and the Christmas peak season.
Day Charters: Day charters are available from Monday to Thursday at a cost of R995 per day (up to six people)
Other Costs: Additional costs to bear in mind are:
The costs of petrol consumed: a 25 litre tank costs about R250 (depending on prevailing petrol price) and is sufficient for between 3-4 hours of cruising.
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 – this helps entertain the kiddies! Please reserve this prior to your arrival and don’t forget to bring DVDs.
Any supplies purchased from us eg charcoal and firelighters.