Guided Fishing trips on the Vaal River

Free cancellation
Dimalachite is a privately owned lodge situated in the Vredefort Dome on the banks of the Vaal River 9km from the lovely town of Parys, only an hours drive from Gauteng. We offer guided fishing trips in the deep water or close to rapids depending on what species you target. Most popular fish is the Big and Small mouth Yellows, Carp, Mudfish and big Babel. We are promoting Catch & Release for over 20 year now, and it paid off - our clients are catching really excellent size fish. You can book a 3hr morning or afternoon session. We provide a enthusiastic guide as well as all equipment and bait. Dimalachite offer luxury lodges and chalets as well as camping sites on the riverbank, so you are welcome to bring your family and friends with and make an unforgettable outing out of this. Accommodation and camping must be booked for a min of two nights. We also offer White Water Rafting trips that you and the family can enjoy.

Availability

Check dates with the Operator
We recommend checking dates with the Manager before booking your trip.

Terms

Trip Includes
Guiding
A guide will accompany you on the trip

Trip does NOT Include
Tips
You are welcome to tip your guide.
Pick-up service
Meals
Laundry
Housekeeping
Float plane service
Fishing license
Beverages
Can be included if booked and pay for beforehand
Transportation

Policies
Catch & release

Cancellation

Free cancellation (30 days in advance).
Banking and admin fee will be deducted from refunded amount

Fishing

Species
Grass Carp
Common Carp
Yellowfish
Barbel

Types of Fishing
River fishing
Vaal river Parys area

Fishing Techniques
Fishing in rapids
Light tackle
We supply
Fly fishing
Supply own fishing gear

Gear
Boat
Two man raft
Bait
Rods & Reels

Boat Specs

Two man Raft

Arc two man raft used for guided fishing

Accommodation

Lodge 1

Accomodation type:
Resort
Capacity:
7 guests
Distance to fishing area:
150m

Lodge 2 & 3

Accomodation type:
Resort
Capacity:
6 guests
Distance to fishing area:
100m

Lodge 4 & 5

Accomodation type:
Resort
Capacity:
4 guests
Distance to fishing area:
150m

Zebra 1 - 4

Accomodation type:
Resort
Capacity:
6 guests
Distance to fishing area:
150m

No accommodation needed

Accomodation type:
Resort
Capacity:
1 guest

Zebra 5 or 6

Accomodation type:
Resort
Capacity:
4 guests

Operator

Manager

Hannes Pretorius

Operator since 1998
We offer guided fishing trips as well as accommodation and camping on the Vaal-River close to Parys.

Hannes Pretorius

Manager
Operator since 1998

How to get there

Free State, South Africa
Drive on the R59 through Parys on your way to Vredefort. Take the Dimalachite turnoff (see sign) two km. outside Parys. Drive for 7 km (last 4 km is a gravel road) and you will find Dimalachite.

Book with 10% deposit

Once the lodge confirms your trip, your credit card will be charged with a 10% deposit to guarantee the reservation.

Pay remaining balance to the manager

The remaining balance will be paid directly to the lodge up to 7 days before the trip. The following payment methods are available: