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Out of Africa on Vaal

Self Catering

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4.4 out of 5from 121 reviews for Out of Africa on Vaal
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.2/5
Safety
4.6/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Janine G - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janine G
Family with teenagers

Fantastic getaway.

Was the perfect place for an overnight getaway. Ilze was so accommodating. Even though the weather wasn't great, we still had an amazing time.

Jaun V - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaun V
With partner

Baie lekker gekuier, almal is baie vriendelik.

Baie gerieflik en fantasties uitgelee vir 'n naweek weg, baie vriendelike en behulpsame diens. Het lekker gerus en vis gevang langs die rivier. Sal gerus weer vir 'n naweek weg daarheen gaan.

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Had a great time, everyone is very friendly.

Very comfortable and fantastic rental for a weekend away, very friendly and helpful service. Had a nice rest and fished along the river. Would definitely go there again for a weekend away.

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Sheena V - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sheena V
With partner

Lovely.

We really enjoyed the stay. Very nice, quiet place.

Suzette B - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Suzette B
With partner

Lekker gekuier en gerus.

N pragtige plek. Baie mooi skoon en netjies. Eienaar is baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Grondpad is redelik. Lekker plek vir visvang. Braai area het spinnerakke en spinnekoppe, maar mens moet onthou jy is basies in die bos. Ongelukkig is die naaste winkel in Parys, 30 min se ry. Ek sal beslis terug gaan.

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Have a good time and relax.

A beautiful place. Very nice clean and tidy. Owner is very friendly and helpful. Dirt road is reasonable. Nice place for fishing. Braai area has cobwebs and spiders, but you have to remember you are basically in the forest. Unfortunately, the nearest shop is in Paris, a 30-minute drive away. I will definitely go back.

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Angelee M - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Angelee M
With partner

Comfortable, clean, helpful, fun and safe.

The owners are amazing, extremely generous and willing to assist us throughout our stay. The rooms are amazing and clean, and all utilities in the kitchen were there to make it easier for us. We would definitely go back again.

Marlene O - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marlene O
Family with young children

Pragtige plek, netjies en baie gasvry.

Ons het baie lekker gekuier. Dit is 'n baie mooi plek, netjies en goed ingerig. Daar is genoeg om te doen vir die kinders ook.

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Beautiful place, tidy and very hospitable.

We had a great time. It is a very nice place, neat and well furnished. There is plenty to do for the kids too.

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Mantuba H - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mantuba H
With friends

Highly satisfying.

The stay was very good.

Ashleigh N - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ashleigh N
Family with teenagers

Excellent facilities, very clean and peaceful.

I really enjoyed my stay. The entire family loves the venue. There's plenty of things to do at this venue; if you don't fish, you can lounge by the pool or play some provided games. Very clean and peaceful. The owners are very helpful and friendly. The venue is a little difficult to get to, but not too bad; it is what we can expect when going to the bush.

Natanja Z - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Natanja Z
Individual traveller

Rustige atmosfeer.

Baie lekker gebly, dit lyk net kleiner as per die fotos.

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Calm atmosphere.

Very nice stay, it just looks smaller than per the photos.

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Leandri D - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leandri D
With partner

Skoon en netjies. Net bietjie ver uit die dorp uit.

Lekker gebly. Pragtige chalets.

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Clean and tidy. Just a bit far out of town.

Nice stay. Beautiful chalets.

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Pierre R - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre R
With partner

Baie rustig, en die mooiste uitsigte.

Ek en my vrou het baie lekker gebly. Ons was vriendelik ontvang, en kon te alle tye met die gasheer in aanraking kom, as ons enige iets wou bespreek. Die enigste probleem is die laaste paar kilometers om by die verblyf uit te kom. Ons het 'n normale voertuig, en die pad laat 'n mens hig na jou asem agv die potholes. As dit verander kan word, sou ons elke tweede maand daar gaan bly.

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Very peaceful, and the most beautiful views.

My wife and I had a great stay. We were kindly received, and could get in touch with the host at all times, if we wanted to discuss anything. The only problem is the last few kilometers to get to the accommodation. We have a normal vehicle, and the road makes one gasp for breath because of the potholes. If it could be changed, we would stay there every other month.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

Places to stay just too close to each other.

Power was a problem sometimes. was clean and tidy and a nice cozy braai place.

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
Large group

For a night's sleep it was good.

Couldn't swim pool then. Parking a bit difficult. House was clean and tidy.

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Ringo V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ringo V
Large group

Skoon en netjies. Kon visvang.

Lekker rustig en lekker vis gevang.

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Clean and tidy. Could fish.

Nice and quiet and nice fish caught.

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Anekita M - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Anekita M
Family with young children

Dit was rustig, was maar net 'n slaapplek, was deur Parys toe vir die eendag.

Ons het lekker gebly vir die twee aande.

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It was quiet, was just a place to sleep, was passing through Paris for the day.

We had a nice stay for the two nights.

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Enel V - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Enel V
With partner

Oornagverblyf 20 minute uit Parys.

Ek sal die plek aanbeveel as jy oornagverblyf benodig vir 'n troue of naby Parys moet wees vir 'n funksie of werk. Dis nie ideaal vir 'n vakansie of wegbreek uit die stad nie. Die plekkies is nie privaat nie en die braai-area is vol insekte en spinnerakke. Daar is 'n uitsig oor die rivier en ek glo mens sal dalk daar kan visvang. Daar is 'n pooltafel, foosball en 'n swembad. Daar was bootjies wat by die rivier gelê het, maar dit was vol blare en duidelik baie lanklaas gebruik. Niemand het genoem dat dit vir gaste se gebruik was nie. Die eienaars bly ook op die perseel en was behulpsaam. Die huisie waarin ons gebly het (Oranjerivier) is pragtig versier en baie mooi skoon. Heerlike dubbelbed en kussings, DSTV en selfs aircon en 'n waaier. Die stort is of koud of te warm, wat frustrerend was.

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Overnight accommodation 20 minutes from Paris.

I would recommend the place if you need overnight accommodation for a wedding or need to be close to Paris for a function or work. It's not ideal for a holiday or break away from the city. The spots are not private and the braai area is full of insects and cobwebs. There is a view of the river and I believe one might be able to fish there. There is a pool table, foosball and a swimming pool. There were boats lying by the river, but they were full of leaves and clearly hadn't been used for a long time. No one mentioned that it was for guest use. The owners also live on site and were helpful. The house we stayed in (Oranjerivier) is beautifully decorated and very clean. Lovely double bed and pillows, DSTV and even aircon and a fan. The shower is either cold or too hot, which was frustrating.

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Gary G - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gary G
With partner

Very clean and fun.

Fishing is great fun there.

Darius O - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Darius O
With partner

Ongelooflik.

Ek sal beslis weer terug gaan. Dit was heerlik gewees. Die plek is mooi, netjies en skoon. Die eienaars wat ons ontvang het is baie vriendelik. Die huis self was mooi en skoon.

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Unbelievable.

I will definitely go back again. It had been delicious. The place is nice, neat and clean. The owners who received us are very friendly. The house itself was nice and clean.

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Brendan F - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brendan F
With partner

Comfortable and friendly staff.

Lovely location and friendly owners that went out of their way.

Esmarie V - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Esmarie V
With partner

Rustig

Ons het 'n heerlike naweek by Out of Africa on Vaal geniet. Ons het gegaan met die idee om te rus en ons het dit beslis gedoen. Die eenhede was baie goed toegerus en netjies. Omdat dit winter is, het ons nie gebruik gemaak van die swembad en rivier geriewe beskikbaar nie, maar was baie beïndruk met die mooi, netjiese en vele braai-areas. Die eienaars is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Daar is ongelukkig geen MTN selfoonsein nie, maar wel ander netwerke. 'n Gedeelte van die pad is grondpad wat baie netjies geskraap is en ons kon gemaklik tot by die plek kom. Ons sal beslis weer van Out of Africa on Vaal se verblyf gebruik maak.

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Restful

We enjoyed a lovely weekend at Out of Africa on Vaal. We went with the idea of resting and we certainly did. The units were very well equipped and tidy. Because it is winter, we did not make use of the pool and river facilities available, but were very impressed with the nice, tidy and many braai areas. The owners are friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately there is no MTN mobile phone signal, but other networks do. Part of the road is dirt road that has been scraped very neatly and we were able to reach the place comfortably. We will definitely use Out of Africa on Vaal's accommodation again.

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Amanda F - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda F
With partner

Ons het heerlik gekuier in 'n pragtige omgewing.

Die gasheer en gasvrou was baie vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die plekkie was pragtig en silwerskoon en die visvang was fantasties!

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We had a great time in beautiful surroundings.

The host and hostess were very friendly and helpful. The place was beautiful and spotless and the fishing was fantastic!

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Sean B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sean B
Individual traveller

The most amazing experience I've ever had, such a wonderful place and owners.

I have been to a lot of accommodations in the area over the past few months, but I have never been to a place like Out of Africa on Vaal. The accommodation is exceptional. The views are beautiful, the property is spacious and the best part of my stay was both the owners, husband and wife, they are absolutely wonderful, genuine and kind people and they make your stay even that much better. They are so friendly and welcoming and you feel welcome and at peace, they are always there to help at any time. Very special people and I thank them very much for being so amazing and warm. Honestly, I will never look for any other places, I will go straight back to Out of Africa on Vaal. It's absolutely amazing, words can't explain it enough. But you won't be disappointed.

Michelle F - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle F
With friends

The owners were very welcoming, and the property is really amazing. The owners really have thought of everything in the design of the cottage, so well equipped and maintained.

Such a pleasure to open the curtains in the morning to see the amazing view and watch the sunset each evening from the terrace or personal braai area. I think the time we enjoyed most, was sitting quietly with that view spread out in front of us, drinks in hand each evening. The photos shown of Out of Africa on Vaal are an accurate representation of what we saw on arrival.

Chaldon F - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Chaldon F

Heerlik, rustig.

Dit was 'n aangename kuiertjie en die eienaars is baie oulike mense. Alles is mooi skoon en netjies. Sal beslis weer 'n draai kom maak in die toekoms.

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Lovely, peaceful.

It was a pleasant visit and the owners are very nice people. Everything is nice and clean. Will definitely visit again in the future.

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Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

"We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found our establishment lovely and peaceful. Our team takes great pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Thank you for your kind words!"

Out of Africa on Vaal
Jaco P - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco P
With partner

Lieflike plek, skoon, netjies en 'n pragtige dekor. Hartseer met vloedskade, maar eienaars het als puik reggeruk!

Ilze en Egbert is puik gashere wat uit hul pad gegaan het om ons kuier uniek en fantasties te maak. 'n Besliste aanbeveling vir toekomstige gaste!

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Lovely place, clean, tidy and a beautiful decor. Sad about the flood damage, but the owners have done a great job!

Ilze and Egbert are great hosts who went out of their way to make our visit unique and fantastic. A definite recommendation for future guests!

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Francois B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Francois B
With partner

Ons het ons kuier daar geniet.

Die besprekingsproses was maklik en foutloos. Alle staf waarmee ons in kontak gekom het was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Die verblyfeenheid was skoon, goed uitgerus en met smaak versier. Ons het ons kuiertjie daar werklik geniet. Ek voel egter dat gaste vroegtydig van die grondpad ingelig moet word.

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We enjoyed our visit there.

The booking process was easy and flawless. All staff we came into contact with were very friendly and helpful. The accommodation unit was clean, well equipped and tastefully decorated. We really enjoyed our visit there. However, I feel that guests should be informed in advance of the dirt road.

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Kevin T - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kevin T
Family with teenagers

Lekker langnaweek-wegbreek.

Die eienaars is baie aangename mense. Plat op die aarde Afrikaners. Al die plekke op die rivier het deurgeloop in die oorstromings so ons het die beste gemaak van ons tydjie en was trots om Afrikanermense te kan ondersteun.

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Nice long weekend getaway.

The owners are very pleasant people. Down to earth Afrikaners. All the places on the river were flooded so we made the most of our time and were proud to be able to support Afrikaners.

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Diedre C - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Diedre C
With friends

Die kuier was baie lekker. Dit was rustig en ons het dit baie geniet en waardeer.

Die grootste lekker behalwe vir die rustige rivier was die pragtige katjies wat hulle het. Hulle was so vriendelik en liefdevol en ons het dit baie geniet. Mense wat gaan kuier moet hou van katte want die katte hou van jou! Ook lekker weer gehad deur die dag. Baie warm terwyl die aande nog baie koud was. Oor die algemeen, baie lekker gerus en sal weer gaan.

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The visit was very nice. It was peaceful and we really enjoyed and appreciated it.

The biggest treat apart from the peaceful river was the beautiful kittens they have. They were so kind and loving and we really enjoyed it. People who visit must like cats because the cats like you! Also had nice weather throughout the day. Very warm while the evenings were still very cold. Overall, very enjoyable and would go again.

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Debbie D - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Debbie D
With partner

Our geyser was not on on the first night, we had to enquire.

The last night we had no electricity, the owner did not have the decency to come to us and tell us that there is an issue. We left the next day before check out time. The 17km road is definitely not for a passenger vehicle, only 4x4. It is a terrible road. Upon arrival we were shown our room and amenities, the guest was friendly, the unit very clean and neat. When we went to bed, there was no hot water. I messaged her, she said she would check the DB board, she never responded to say it was on or off. Later we found out by ourselves that there was hot water upon testing. The 17km gravel road is terrible for small vehicles, you definitely require a 4x4 or large SUV vehicle to travel that road. I used my Polo Hatch, and I felt sad for my vehicle. On the last night, the power was off, we did not get a message to say what the issue was, whether it would be fixed, why the generator was not working. It was quite frustrating. If they had told us what the problem was, we could have dealt with it and accepted it is what it is, after all, we live in Africa. A little communication goes a long way. I have my own holiday home at the beach, and I also have problems that arise, but I always keep my guests informed, even if it is bad news. I am with MTN, and I had no signal to make phone calls to my children, and they had no WiFi facility at the premises. Sadly I won't recommend or return to this establishment, also felt it was a bit pricey for what was on offer.

Yolinda V - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Yolinda V
With partner

Oord is tans steeds onder reperasie vanaf vloed. 4 dae van rus wat beplan was het mens met wrang smaak in mond gelos en beseer a.g.v. stukkende meubels.

Buite-areas teenaan oewer is onbruikbaar a.g.v. vloed. Gemors wat in rivier afgekom het hang nog in bome. Eienaars se katte is in en uit eenhede en pla terwyl mens braai. Swembad kan slegs maks 5 persone akkommodeer so as 1 eenheid se gaste daar is kan niemand anders swembad gebruik. Sementbankies is stukkend ek't afgeval en nogal erg seergekry. Tans kan 'n mens streng gesproke net met toe deure in eenheid spandeer en TV kyk. Dan half sewe in die oggend wanneer jy nog rustig probeer slaap word sleepwaens met 'n hengse lawaai reg by eenheidvenster verby waar eienaars direksies skree en werkers met kruiwaens vol bakstene op en af beweeg. Die uitsig is nie soos op foto's waar lowergroen grasperke gesien word nie, dit is 'n uitsig van absolute chaos en skade wat deur vloed aangerig is. Ons het net 2 nagte uit 4 gebly omdat mens nie eens net rustig kon sit en die omgewing geniet nie. Eienaars het geen empatie met negatiewe dinge nie en beloof net om te verbeter vir volgende gaste, wat van gaste wat ontevrede is.

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Resort is currently still under repair from flood. 4 days of rest that were planned left one with a bad taste in the mouth and injured due to broken furniture.

Outside areas facing the shore are unusable due to flood. Garbage that came down in the river is still hanging in trees. Owners' cats are in and out of units and bother while people are grilling. Swimming pool can only accommodate a maximum of 5 people, so if 1 unit's guests are there, no one else can use the pool. Cement benches are broken I fell off and got hurt quite badly. Nowadays, strictly speaking, one can only spend time in unity with the doors closed and watch TV. Then at half past seven in the morning, when you are still trying to sleep peacefully, trailers pass with a loud noise right by the unit window where owners are shouting directions and workers are moving up and down with wheelbarrows full of bricks. The view is not like in photos where lush green lawns are seen, it is a view of absolute chaos and damage caused by flood. We only stayed 2 nights out of 4 because you couldn't even just sit quietly and enjoy the surroundings. Owners have no empathy for negative things and only promise to improve for next guests, what about guests who are dissatisfied.

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Stuart R - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Stuart R
Family with teenagers

The place is filthy, the accommodation is not great and not worth the money.

The place is filthy, the accommodation is not great and not worth the money. There are rabbits in cages and 2 Rottweilers in a caged off area.

Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your less than satisfactory experience. However, we would like to clarify a few points mentioned in your review.

Firstly, we want to assure you that our rabbit area is not filthy; it is actually a spacious playground where our little guests thoroughly enjoy interacting with the rabbits and eagerly feed them. It's designed to ensure the rabbits have ample space to move around freely.

Regarding the caged area for the dogs, it is there solely for the safety of all our guests and the wellbeing of everyone, especially during the nighttime. We take immense care to provide a secure environment for both our visitors and the animals.

Out of Africa on Vaal
Tanya M - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Tanya M
With partner

Nagmerrie

Pad is baie baie bad, kan skaars daar ry met 'n normale voertuig, as jy nie 'n bakkie het, nie vergeet dit. Krag Sondagmiddag afgegaan, en nooit aangekom tot Maandag voor ons vertrek het nie, is al voor 8 die oggend daar uit. Die plek is baie styl en baie trappe, niemand ons ingelig dat dit nie rolstoelvriendlik, of nie geskik is vir mense met gesondheidsprobleme het nie, is baie baie swak, een nagmerrie naweek, baie spyt ek my geld so gemors. Hulle het 'n generator, maar het kamma probleme gehad, geen kommunikasie met hulle gaste oor probleme nie, baie baie swak.

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Nightmare

Road is very very bad, can hardly drive there with a normal vehicle, if you don't have a van, don't forget it. Power went out Sunday afternoon, and never came on until Monday before we left, already out before 8 in the morning. The place has a lot of style and a lot of stairs, no one informed us that it is not wheelchair friendly, or not suitable for people with health problems, is very very poor, one nightmare weekend, I really regret my money so wasted. They have a generator but had kamma problems, no communication with their guests about problems, very very poor.

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We are truly sorry to hear about your recent experience and sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you faced during your stay. We understand the challenges posed by the road conditions and the power outage, and we are actively working to improve these aspects for our guests' convenience.

Our generator had a malfunction, and no technicians were available on Sunday to fix it. We always start it during the night hours until 10:00 for our guests. This was the first time our generator gave us a problem, which is very unfortunate.

In light of your feedback, we want to highlight that our property is equipped with solar lights throughout the premises and inside all our units to ensure our guests are never in total darkness. Additionally, all our units are equipped with gas stoves to provide a seamless experience, independent of electricity supply.

Unfortunately, we were not made aware of your health problems. If you had informed us beforehand, we could have made recommendations on how to accommodate your specific needs. Regrettably, we were not made aware of this.

We regret any miscommunication on our part regarding the accessibility and suitability of our facilities, and we will strive to provide clearer information to our guests in the future.

We appreciate your valuable insights and hope for the opportunity to better serve you in the future.

Best regards,

Out of Africa on Vaal
Anna J - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna J
Family with teenagers

Dit was baie lekker en rustig.

Die wooneenheid was baie skoon en netjies. Lekker vis gevang. Goeie diens.

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It was very nice and peaceful.

The apartment was very clean and tidy. Nice fish caught. Good service.

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Amanda F - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Amanda F
With partner

Ons het heerlik gekuier. Netjiese eenhede en vriendelike diens.

Ons hoofdoel was visvang. As gevolg van al die reën was die omstandighede bietjie moeiliker. Maar ons het so lekker gebly en gekuier, en beplan reeds ons volgende besoek aan Out of Africa on Vaal.

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We had a great time. Neat units and friendly service.

Our main purpose was fishing. Because of all the rain, the conditions were a little more difficult. But we had so much fun staying and visiting, and are already planning our next visit to Out of Africa on Vaal.

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Nicolean L - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolean L

Rustigheid vir die siel.

Gasvrye mense, was lekker om ons hondekinders by ons te hê. Voorwaar 'n besonderse wegbreek so in die bos met die rivier wat rustig vloei 'n klipgooi vanaf jou voorstoep, en die roep van die visarend wat mens hierdie stukkie paradys so waardeer.

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Tranquility for the soul.

Hospitable people, it was nice to have our dog children with us. Truly a special getaway like this in the forest with the river flowing peacefully a stone's throw from your front porch, and the call of the osprey that makes you appreciate this piece of paradise so much.

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Annemie W - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemie W
Family with teenagers

Goed vir die siel!

Dankie Ilze dit was heerlik en ons sal beslis weer kom!

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Good for the soul!

Thank you Ilze it was delicious and we will definitely come again!

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Shané H - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Shané H
With partner

Mooi, rustig en kalm.

Dit was wonderlik. Ons het rustigheid vir ons siele gevind. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Beautiful, peaceful and calm.

It was wonderful. We have found peace for our souls. Will definitely go again.

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Nico B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nico B
With partner

Dit was rerig n verbasende ervaring.

Alles van die verblyf, gasvrou, uitsig, netheid, gerief was bo verwagting. Dit was stil en rustig, my hondjie het die rond hardloop net so geniet. Ons sal definitief terug wees vir nog kuiers en ek sal volgende keer my visstokke saamvat. Baie dankie vir die naweek se rus.

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It was quite an amazing experience.

Everything from the accommodation, hostess, view, cleanliness, comfort was beyond expectation. It was quiet and peaceful, my dog enjoyed running around just as much. We will definitely be back for more visits and I will take my fishing rods with me next time. Thank you very much for the weekend's rest.

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Elaine M - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elaine M
With partner

Out of Africa? Out of this world.

Treat yourself. Go. We wish we could have stayed longer.

Cherish G - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cherish G
With partner

Was vreeslik lekker gewees.

Sal weer daar gaan.

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Was very nice.

Will go there again.

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Frederik O - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Frederik O
With partner

Rustigheid net 'n klipgooi uit Gauteng.

Van ons aankoms tot ons vertrek was alles seepglad. Ilze was heeltyd beskikbaar. 'n Vinnige WhatsApp en ons is uitgesort met hout. Hierdie is die perfekte plek vir 'n vinnige wegbreek uit Gauteng saam met die hele familie. As jy hou van braai met 'n view dan is die die plek vir jou. Dankie vir alles Ilse. Ons sal julle beslis binnekort weer sien met die hele familie.

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Tranquility just a stone's throw from Gauteng.

From our arrival to our departure everything was smooth. Ilze was always available. A quick WhatsApp and we are sorted with wood. This is the perfect place for a quick getaway from Gauteng with the whole family. If you like barbecue with a view then this is the place for you. Thank you for everything Ilse. We will definitely see you again soon with the whole family.

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Deidre V - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Deidre V
Large group

Rustig.

Fantastiese plek, gasvrou is pragtig en baie behulpsaam.

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Restful.

Fantastic place, hostess is lovely and very helpful.

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Elmarie D - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie D
With partner

'n Baie lekker wegbreekplekkie om die draai met al die nodige geriewe.

Baie dankbaar dat ons klein hondjies kon saamgaan.

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A very nice getaway place around the corner with all the necessary amenities.

Very grateful that our little dogs could go with us.

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Pieter V - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pieter V
With partner

Uitstekende wegbreek.

Vanaf ons aankoms tot ons vertrek was ons met die vriendelikste diens gebied. Die eienaar het regtigwaar net die naweek in 'n juweel van 'n plekkie so maak uitblink, dat ek sonder enige twyfel weer gou daar sal wil wegbreek. Die areas was voluit belig en die omskep van so aard dat dit ideaal is met 'n asemrowende uitkyk op die rivier. Die etes wat ekstra aangebied was, was totaal en al vullend en smaaklik. Alhoewel dit ysig was buite, het die kamers verwarmers wat dit al so snoesig gemaak het in die vroegoggende en aande.

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Excellent getaway.

From our arrival to our departure we were provided with the most friendly service. The owner has really excelled at the weekend in a gem of a place, that without any doubt I will want to get away there again soon. The areas were fully lit and converted in such a way that it is ideal with a breathtaking view of the river. The meals that were offered extra were totally filling and tasty. Although it was freezing outside, the rooms have heaters which made it so cozy in the early mornings and evenings.

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Anna W - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anna W
With partner

Rustigheid en 'n absolute plesier.

Die verblyf was uit die boeke uit. Goeie kwaliteit beddens en beddegoed. Die gasvrou het uit haar pad gegaan om alles so gemaklik as moontlik te maak. Omgewing was heerlik, rustig en ons was omring met die mooiste natuurskoon. Ons sal definitief terugkeer. Vir die prys, is die 'n absolute droomwegbreek.

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Tranquility and an absolute pleasure.

The accommodation was off the books. Good quality beds and bedding. The hostess went out of her way to make everything as comfortable as possible. The surroundings were lovely, peaceful and we were surrounded by the most beautiful scenery. We will definitely return. For the price, the is an absolute dream getaway.

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Marie M - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marie M
With friends

Baie skoon, met vriendelike mense, vreeslik hulpvaardig, ons gaan weer kom kuier.

Heerlik gekuier, baie gelag.

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Very clean, with friendly people, extremely helpful, we will visit again.

Had a great time, lots of laughs.

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Michelle V - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michelle V
With partner

Fantasties!

Fantastiese groot selfsorghuis op die oewer van die Vaalrivier. Privaat braaiplek. Ilse gaan uit haar pad om haar gaste te akkommodeer. Heerlikste wafels afgelewer by ons huisie!

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Fantastic!

Fantastic large self-catering house on the banks of the Vaal River. Private barbecue area. Ilse goes out of her way to accommodate her guests. The most delicious waffles delivered to our house!

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Rob V - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rob V
With partner

No problems at all.

Only issue not venue related, the road from the main road to the venue is all dirt and a fair distance.

Hanlie C - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hanlie C
With partner

Homey feel.

Friendly hosts, beautiful view of the Vaal River and ideal for fishing trips.

Tammy H - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tammy H
Family with teenagers

Wonderlike plek.

Huisie is baie mooi ingerig. Was baie lekker en het ons hondjie verwelkom. Kort 'n ding of 2 in die kombuis soos 'n rasper en eierspaan, maar die plek is beslis waar ons weer sal kom kuier. Dankie julle.

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Wonderful place.

The house is very nicely furnished. Was very nice and welcomed our dog. Lacks a thing or two in the kitchen like a grater and egg spatula, but the place is definitely where we will visit again. Thank you guys.

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Jaco B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco B
Family with teenagers

Fantastiese plek.

Vriendelik, gasvryheid en ontspannende atmosfeer. Netjiese geriewe en lekker visvang.

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Fantastic place.

Friendly, hospitable and relaxing atmosphere. Neat facilities and good fishing.

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Peet S - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Peet S
With partner

Ontspannend en rustig so op die oewer van die Vaalrivier.

Alles wat mens nodig het in die chalet. Ontspannend om op die chalet se stoep te sit in rustigheid en oor die Vaalrivier te kyk. Kan selfs vis ook proebeer vang met lekker sitplek op gras langs die water. Daar is wel 'n stuk grondpad wat mens ry na die oord toe, maar was in 'n goeie toestand toe ons daarna toe gery het.

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Relaxing and peaceful like this on the banks of the Vaal River.

Everything you need in the chalet. Relaxing to sit on the chalet's veranda in tranquility and look over the Vaal River. Can even try to catch fish with a nice seat on grass next to the water. There is a stretch of dirt road that you drive to the resort, but it was in good condition when we drove there.

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Daniel P - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Daniel P
With partner

Very comfortable and tranquil.

Lovely space. Very neat and tidy. Owners very nice and helpful. Lovely view of the Dam.

Betty D - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Betty D
With partner

Lekker gerus.

Kan miskien iets doen aan die gasgeyser. Die water in die stort reguleer nie baie maklik nie.

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Have fun.

Might do something about the gas geyser. The water in the shower does not regulate very easily.

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Stefan R - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan R

Het die tydjie geniet. Kame venster kyk uit oor die rivier.

Ongelukkig was daar nie veel te doen a.g.v. die baie reën wat oorstromings veroorsaak het. Modderig en rivierstrome was te sterk om enige van hul waterkaskenades te doen. Sal weer teru gaan om dit te doen.

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Enjoyed the time. Kame window looks out over the river.

Unfortunately there was not much to do because the heavy rains that caused flooding. Muddy and river currents were too strong to do any of their water cascades. Will go back to do this again.

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Melinda J - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Melinda J

Beautiful and clean place.

In our unit the security door was not working and did not have the key, both the braai areas did not have roofs. The tap at the basin was loose which made it difficult to use. We enjoyed our stay very much, the owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. The above is just comments to note.

Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

Thank you Melinda, you will be glad to know that all the braai areas are now under roof - so even if it rains our guests are covered.
I am sorry to hear about the other issues, we will attend to them immediately.
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Annelie F - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Annelie F
Family with teenagers

Lekker en rustig teen die rivier.

Lekker en rustig onder die omstandighede van die rivier wat baie vol was. Kon darem so bietjie visvang maar ek dink oor die algemeen as die rivier nie so vol was nie sou die visvangplek lekkerder gewees het. Maar ons het die beste van 'n slegte saak gemaak en dit nog steeds geniet in die rustige natuur. Ons het in Oranjerivier tuisgegaan. Baie netjies en skoon. Als wat mens nodig het. Sou eerder 'n bed verkies as 'n slaapbank in die voorvertrek, want dit was nie so gemaklik nie. Maar verder was als baie lekker en is baie vriendelik ontvang. Sal beslis weer daar bespreek vir 'n naweek.

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Nice and quiet by the river.

Nice and quiet under the conditions of the river which was very full. At least I was able to fish a little but I think in general if the river wasn't so full the fishing spot would have been nicer. But we made the best of a bad thing and still enjoyed it in the peaceful nature. We made our home in Orange River. Very neat and clean. All that one needs. Would have preferred a bed rather than a sofa bed in the hall as it wasn't that comfortable. But otherwise it was very nice and was received very kindly. Will definitely book there again for a weekend.

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Hannetjie V - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Hannetjie V
With partner

Peaceful.

Quite and peaceful stay.

Anonymous Guest - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Host and hostess very friendly and pleasant. Nice view of river.

The direction to Out of Africa was very poor, there are no signs to know where it is. The pin after that was sent to us late after we called 2 times to make sure we were on the right track. On Saturday there were workers until 3:15 diagonally opposite our chalet and on Sunday morning we had to move our car at 7:15 so they could continue building a wall.

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Marionette R - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Marionette R
Family with young children

Never again.

The host was friendly, but insufficient communication provided with no remote or advice for how to get in and out of the main gate. Inadequate parking space (no indication or allocated parking spots). No cleaning service is provided (I know it is self-catering, but many self-catering units offer complimentary cleaning or an option for cleaning at an extra cost). The house lacked basics like coffee, sugar and or tea. The room had a stuffy smell to it and you can't open a window as the cat comes in. There were not enough pillows only 1 flimsy pillow per person. The towels supplied were smelly. The shower did not drain propperly, the toilet is not level and very uncomfortable. There were make-up and other items left in the drawers (as if someone was staying there). Gas appliences with no matches or lighter to ignite it. All and all I can say it was well situated for the function we had and was able to accommodate a large group of people, on the Vaal River and nice entertainment for the kids. It will be a bit uncomfortable if one doesn't go in a big group as the rooms are built very close to each other with little privacy. The host expected us to do your dishes and clean the room or be fined, which leads me to wonder if the room was cleaned before we checked-in or was it cleaned by the previous guests.

Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

Good day,
Thank you for your stay.
All guests are required to phone at the gate for entrance, that is communicated to you from the start. It doesn’t change once you are here, we gladly open the gate, any time of day or night.
On the website we also indicate that no coffee or tea is supplied.
We do offer cleaning services and I personally offered it to your group on Saturday. We have, in all our years, never seen guests put all their dishes outside on the stoep, I walked over and asked if I could send a lady - the whole group said it wasn’t necessary.
We have more than adequate parking and lots of privacy, unfortunately you visited us in the midst of a flood, boats and canoes were taken to safety and all entertainment areas at the river were covered in water.
Our units are cleaned and washed after every visit.
I am also always on site and an always prepared to help with any problem.
In future please discuss your problems and needs with the host as we are more than prepared to help.

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Elmarie G - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Elmarie G
Family with young children

Moenie!

Wat ‘n onaangename ervaring! Met aankoms by die hek is daar geen instruksies of reëlings gegee hoe om by die hek in te kom nie. Geen remote is verskaf om in en uit te beweeg nie, glad nie genoeg parkering vir die hoeveelheid slaapplek nie. Ons sluit die houthuis oop, dit is so benoud met ‘n stank wat geen mens kan uitstaan. Die badkamer ruik soos urine, en geen room spray of toiletspuit wat die reuk weg vat nie. Ons het opgemerk dat stortwater op gras uitloop en eco friendly seep word nie aanbeveel op die webwerf nie. Die handdoeke in die kamers verskaf het ‘n reuk en is kliphard, daar is slegs 1 kussing per persoon beskikbaar. Geen koffie of tee word voorsien nie. 3 wynglase vir ‘n huis wat 8 slaapplek het. Die wynglase is so vuil dat mens dit nie kan gebruik voor jy dit was nie. Na ‘n heerlike familiebraai word ons deur die gasvrou in kennis gestel dat ons self die skottelgoed moet was of ons sal beboet word, daar is opsie vir skoonmaker teen koste, nie vooraf bekend gemaak nie. Laat my wonder of die plek skoongemaak is voor ons aankoms of is die huis soos die vorige gaste dit gelos het. By die braaifasiliteite is daar geen asblikke beskikbaar nie om die braai-area skoon en netjies te hou nie. Die vermaaklikheidsarea was ‘n treat. Die pooltafel en foozeball het baie pret verskaf.

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Do not!

What an unpleasant experience! Upon arrival at the gate, no instructions or arrangements were given on how to enter the gate. No remote was provided to move in and out, not enough parking at all for the amount of sleeping space. We unlock the wooden house, it is so cramped with a stench that no one can stand. The bathroom smells like urine, and no cream spray or toilet spray that takes the smell away. We noticed that shower water ends up on grass and eco friendly soap is not recommended on the website. The towels provided in the rooms have a smell and are rock hard, there is only 1 pillow available per person. No coffee or tea is provided. 3 wine glasses for a house that sleeps 8. The wine glasses are so dirty that you cannot use them until you wash them. After a delicious family barbecue, we are informed by the hostess that we must wash the dishes ourselves or we will be fined, there is an option for a cleaner at a cost, not disclosed in advance. Makes me wonder if the place was cleaned before we arrived or is the house as the previous guests left it. At the braai facilities there are no bins available to keep the braai area clean and tidy. The entertainment area was a treat. The pool table and foozeball provided a lot of fun.

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Goeiedag Elmarie
Jul was 'n groot groep mense wat al jul skottelgoed van Vrydagaand af op ons stoepe geplaas het tot die volgende middag. Op die webtuiste word skoonmaakdienste aangebied, ek het persoonlik kom vra of ek 'n dame kan stuur wat jul almal kan help met die skottelgoed wat almal afgewys het.
Ons is altyd op terrein en is altyd bereid om te help.
Ons het nog nooit 'n klagte gehad van vuil huise nie en sal inkyk of daar 'n probleem is met 'n drein. Gaste moet asseblief dadelik met die bestuur in verbinding tree as daar ooit geblokkeerde dreine is.
Daar is ook oral asblikke wat in hout bokse geplaas is, ongelukkig het jul dit mis gekyk.
Op die webtuiste word ook gemeld dat die eenheid heeltemal selfversorgend is en dat tee en koffie nie voorsien word nie.
Elke eenheid het ook parkering, daar was daardie naweek selfs leë parkerings gewees.
Ek is so jammer dat jul geen klagtes gelig het terwyl jul hier was nie, dan sou ek graag jul gehelp het.

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Marlize L - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Marlize L
Family with young children

Bitter smaak in mond.

Dit was 'n aaklige ervaring. Als was vol stof en vol spinnerakke. Ek moes met aankoms self die swembad skoonmaak tot hul mense ingespring het. Die bootjies en toerusting om op die dam te gebruik was jare laas skoongemaak. En dan die hasiehok, hulle het niks water nie en lyk asof hulle dae laas gevoer is. Ons stoof in die eenheid het geen gas gehad. Het net 1 nag gebly.

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Bitter taste in mouth.

It was a horrible experience. Als was full of dust and full of cobwebs. Upon arrival I had to clean the pool myself until their people stepped in. The boats and equipment to be used on the dam had not been cleaned in years. And then the bunny cage, they don't have any water and look like they haven't been fed in days. Our stove in the unit had no gas. Only stayed 1 night.

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Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

Ons waardeer alle terugvoering. Die perseel is in die natuur gelee. Met die natuur kom insekte soos spinnekoppe ongelukkig natuurlik voor. Bloekombome op die perseel verskaf heerlike koelte, ongelukkig gaan baie blare daarmee gepaard, ons het die laaste paar dae baie wind gehad wat blare en stof veroorsaak. Die hele perseel word Vrydae oggende vroeg skoon gevee, ongelukkig het die wind heeldag gewaai en om die perseel super skoon te hou is 'n onbegonne taak. Na ons personeel se etenstyd het hul weer begin skoonmaak en blare vee, spinnerakke verwyder (wat daagliks weer terug is- ons bly in die hartjie van natuur). Hul was ook oppad om swembad skoon te maak want die blare en stof beinvloed die swembad.

3 minute nadat U U klag by Lekkerslaap ingedien het het die eienaar persoonlik die swembad kom versorg en binne 15 minute was die swembad sprankelend blou en skoon. n Foto van die pragtig sprankelende swembad is in die teenwoordigheid van n ander gas geneem. Die bote was die vorige naweek bespreek, gewas en gebruik. Die bote staan ook onder 'n afdak wat ook vuil en vol stof gewaai word, enige iemand wat so na aan die natuur leef kan daarvan getuig en die bote is verseker nie jare laas gewas nie. U kommentaar rondom die aspek is ongegrond , geen klient kry ooit 'n vuil boot om te gebruik nie. Sodra 'n gas 'n boot bespreek word die bote skoon gewas en vir hul in die water geplaas. Ons doen dit ook gratis en geen tarief word gehef nie.

Die hase het 'n voer en water tyd in die oggend 9:00am, hul word elke dag versorg deur ons personeel en dogter wat baie lief is vir hulle. Ons as eienaars spring ook graag rond vir enige probleme wat ons kliente ervaar en probeer tot die beste van ons vermoe om ons kliente te help en gelukkig te hou. Die eienaar en sy skoonpa was op die perseel en u het Ilze se nr, indien u ons onmiddellik gekontak het met U stoof sou ons u dadelik te hulp gesnel het. Ons het sopas na die eenheid se gas gaan kyk, die bottels het gas in, U het net nie die veiligheidsklep bo die stoof oopgedraai nie - sou U ons gekontak het kon ons dit binne minute uitgesorteer het. Sou dit 'n lee gas bottel gewees het sou ons dit ook onmiddellik vervang het.

Dit is jammer dat U nie net vir 'n oomblik stilgestaan het en die pragtige natuurskoon en netjiese huisies en geriewe wat ons vir 'n billike tarief verskaf, ingeneem en waardeer het nie. Die lewe is 'n leerskool en darem verwelkom ons kritiek en kommentaar, ons sal dit ook gebruik en toepas, ons het ook geleer dat 'n mens ook nie altyd almal gelukkig kan hou nie.

Out of Africa on Vaal
Christina V - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christina V
Family with teenagers

Wonderlike plek.

Baie gasvry en mooi skoon. Het vakansie baie geniet.

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Wonderful place.

Very hospitable and nice clean. Enjoyed vacation very much.

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Ilze K - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilze K
With friends

Gesellig en huislik ingerig met mooi uitsig oor rivier.

Ons het heerlik gebly, jammer dat ons net te min tyd daar kon spandeer om te kon braai en kuier. Ons het 2 eenhede langs mekaar gehuur en dit was gerieflik en goed ingerig. Ilze het ons vriendelik ontvang.

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Cozy and homely furnished with a nice view of the river.

We had a wonderful stay, it's a pity that we were only able to spend too little time there to barbecue and visit. We rented 2 units next to each other and they were comfortable and well appointed. Ilze received us kindly.

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Chiné K - Jun 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chiné K
With friends

Heerlik

Ons het 'n heerlike paar nagte spandeer by Out of Africa on Vaal. Ilze was vriendelik en was meer as behulpsaam met enige navrae wat ons gehad het. Ons was in die Wilge Rivier eenheid geboek wat 'n heerlike toegeboude braai-area het met 'n ongelooflike uitsig oor die rivier. Out of Africa on Vaal sal ons beslis binnekort weer sien! Ons sal volgende keer beslis langer as 2 nagte boek! Dankie Ilze vir jou gasvryheid.

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Delicious

We spent a lovely few nights at Out of Africa on Vaal. Ilze was friendly and was more than helpful with any queries we had. We were booked in the Wilge River unit which has a lovely enclosed braai area with an incredible view of the river. Out of Africa on Vaal will definitely see you again soon! We will definitely book longer than 2 nights next time! Thank you Ilze for your hospitality.

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Nicolette C - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nicolette C
Individual traveller

Dit was baie lekker en rustig vir 'n vinnige wegbreek.

Dit is 'n lekker plek om te visvang en daar is steeds lekker privaatheid. Ek sal beslis weer daarheen gaan.

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It was very nice and peaceful for a quick getaway.

It's a nice place to fish and still have nice privacy. I will definitely go there again.

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Harris H - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Harris H
With partner

Rustig en netjies.

Die uitsig is vreeslik mooi, die plek is netjies en die eienaar is vreeslik behulpsaam.

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Quiet and tidy.

The view is very beautiful, the place is neat and the owner is very helpful.

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Colette G - Feb 2021
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Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Colette G

Fantasties, rustig en verskriklike mooi plek.

Sal definitief teruggaan na Out of Africa on Vaal vir kuier. Eienaars is verskriklike vriendelike mense en baie netjiese verblyf en verskriklike mooi plek.

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Fantastic, peaceful and terribly beautiful place.

Will definitely go back to Out of Africa on Vaal for a visit. Owners are terribly friendly people and very neat accommodation and terribly beautiful place.

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Sharon B - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sharon B
Family with young children

Dit was baie gerieflik en alles wat ons nodig gehad het was beskikbaar. Enigste probleem was die stort wat nie dreineer het nie. Dit was nogal 'n irritasie.

Stort nie dreineer nie, dit het die badkamergeriewe baie moeilik gemaak, aangesien ons drie volwassenes was wat moes badkamer deel. Verder was alles mooi, skoon en nietjie. Lekker ingerig.

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It was very comfortable and everything we needed was available. Only problem was the shower didn't drain. It was quite an annoyance.

Shower does not drain, this made the bathroom facilities very difficult as we were three adults sharing a bathroom. Other than that, everything was nice, clean and tidy. Nicely furnished.

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Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering.
Ons is baie jammer om van die stort se uitloop te hoor.
Ons vra vir ons kliente om ons asseblief in kennis te stel as daar iets verkeerd is sodat ons dadelik dit kan uitsorteer.
Groete Ilze

Out of Africa on Vaal
Ilza V - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ilza V
Large group

Vriendelike verwelkoming.

Hou gaste te alle tye ingelig.

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Friendly welcome.

Keep guests informed at all times.

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Renell P - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renell P
Family with teenagers

Awesome.

Really great place to get away and relax. Will definitely go back.

Trish F - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Trish F

Loved our stay there, very pleasant hosts and beautiful surroundings.

Very tranquil place, would have loved to stay longer.

Calista K - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Calista K
With partner

Fantasties! Baie veilig gevoel. Lekker gerus.

Baie lekker gerus. Die diere is so vriendelik en maak die wegbreek net soveel beter. Ongelooflik mooi en skoon. Sal dit definitief aanbeveel!

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Fantastic! Felt very safe. Have fun.

Very nice please. The animals are so friendly and make the break just that much better. Incredibly beautiful and clean. Would definitely recommend!

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Lunette M - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lunette M

Fantasmagoriese en rustige wegbreek.

Ilze is amazing, vriendelik en behulpsaam. Die wafels is beslis 'n MOET probeer. Die eenheid is toegerus met alles wat jy sou wou benodig. Sal beslis weer teruggaan. Visvang-spasie is net bietjie beknop as al die eenhede se mense visvang.

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Fantastic and peaceful getaway.

Ilze is amazing, friendly and helpful. The waffles are definitely a MUST try. The unit is equipped with everything you would need. Will definitely go back again. Fishing space is just a bit cramped if all the units' people are fishing.

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Melani G - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melani G
Individual traveller

So 'n unieke plek, moeilik om te glo jy's 'n uur van Johannesburg en 'n paar minute van Parys af.

Ilze is 'n wonderlike gasvrou en jy sien haar styl deurlopend in Out of Africa on Vaal. Dit was 'n bie rustige tyd, juis omdat dit so heerlik stil is.

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Such a unique place, hard to believe you're an hour from Johannesburg and a few minutes from Paris.

Ilze is a wonderful hostess and you see her style continuously in Out of Africa on Vaal. It was a rather peaceful time, precisely because it is so wonderfully quiet.

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Leonard S - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Leonard S
With partner

Dis 'n baie mooi plek op die Vaalrivier. Goeie gasvryheid is beleef met die besoek.

Sal hierdie plek sterk aanbeveel. Mooi, stil en naby aan natuur. Plek is skoon en het 'n volle DStv-pakket. Ons viervoethonde-kinders was ook welkom. Baie dankie vir die lekker kuier.

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It's a very beautiful place on the Vaal River. Good hospitality was experienced during the visit.

Would highly recommend this place. Beautiful, quiet and close to nature. Place is clean and has a full DStv package. Our four-legged dog children were also welcome. Thank you very much for the nice visit.

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Brandon V - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brandon V
With partner

Great fishing trip, caught a lot of fish.

Very beautiful place and friendly people. Customers should just know that there is a dirt road. To get to the place there is a 14 km dirt road that is not too bad. All and all we had a great time.

Roelien C - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Roelien C
Family with teenagers

Ongelooflike skoon, netjies en ruim kamers met vol badkamer en alles wat jy nog moontlik kan nodig kry.

Dit is aan die oewer van die Vaalrivier met ’n uitsig vanaf elke eenheid op die rivier. Baie skoon, netjies en oop. Geen koste is gespaar om gaste luuks en spesiaal te laat voel nie. Ek sou net die swembad ook wou oop hê vir die baie warm dae, maar kan dit met vrymoedigheid aanbeveel en dis beslis koste effektief.

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Incredibly clean, tidy and spacious rooms with full bathroom and everything you could possibly need.

It is on the banks of the Vaal River with a view of the river from every unit. Very clean, neat and open. No expense was spared to make guests feel luxurious and special. I would only like the pool to be open for the very hot days, but can confidently recommend it and it's definitely cost effective.

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Bianca C - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Bianca C
With partner

Lekker en rustig.

Het dit baie geniet, 'n skoon en netjiese plek, kon beslis ontspan en rus in kry.

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Nice and quiet.

Really enjoyed it, a clean and tidy place, definitely able to relax and get some rest.

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Andra B - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andra B
Large group

Heerlik!

Die venue is pragtig en baie geskik vir ’n groter groep. Die slaapgeriewe is netjies en pragtig. Die verblyf is op die rivier met baie lekker kuier- en braaigeriewe. Ons sal weer gaan!

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Delicious!

The venue is beautiful and very suitable for a larger group. The sleeping facilities are neat and beautiful. The accommodation is on the river with very nice visiting and braai facilities. We will go again!

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Bernice C - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Bernice C
Individual traveller

Dit was baie rustig.

Ek het baie lekker gebly en die mense is baie vriendelik.

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It was very peaceful.

I had a great stay and the people are very friendly.

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Corne K - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Corne K
With partner

Vriendelik, behulpsaam, gasvryheid en netjies.

Baie lekker plekkie om na weg te breek vir ’n naweek. Die rustigheid en gasvryheid van die mense spreek boekdele.

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Friendly, helpful, hospitable and tidy.

Very nice place to break away for a weekend. The tranquility and hospitality of the people speaks volumes.

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Arthur E - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Arthur E
Family with teenagers

Heerlik rustig.

Baie vriendelike eienaars en so gasvry. Ons het lekker gerus en ontspan. Sal beslis weer gaan. Net die grondpad wat baie sleg is van Parys se kant af.

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Wonderfully peaceful.

Very friendly owners and so hospitable. We rested and relaxed. Will definitely go again. Only the dirt road which is very bad from the Paris side.

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Michael P - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael P
With partner

Baie lekker en mooi rusplek.

Ons het dit baie geniet. Dankie vir al die moeite wat julle gedoen het. Julle het rerig 'n mooi rustige plek.

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Very nice and beautiful resting place.

We enjoyed it very much. Thank you for all the effort you have made. You really have a nice peaceful place.

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Hans F - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Hans F
Family with teenagers

Baie goed en vriendelik ontvang.

Baie dankie. Was skoon en netjies. Alles wat ons nodig gehad het was daar.

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Very well received and friendly.

Thank you very much. Was clean and tidy. Everything we needed was there.

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Koos D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Koos D
With partner

Baie goeie ontvangs en gasvryheid.

Dit was ’n baie lekker kuier. Net die pad was op party plekke sleg, maar andersins was dit goed.

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Very good reception and hospitality.

It was a very nice visit. Only the road was bad in some places, but otherwise it was good.

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Antoinette R - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette R
With partner

Dis regtig baie mooi en rustig so langs die Vaalrivier.

Ongelukkig het ons nie water gehad vanaf die tweede dag nie en het 'n dag vroeër as die 5 dae soos bespreek huis toe gery agv diere wat siek was. Die grondpad soontoe was aan die begin nie sleg ni maar dele daarvan is nie gemaak vir gewone sedan-voertuie nie.

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It's really very beautiful and peaceful like this next to the Vaal River.

Unfortunately we did not have water from the second day and drove home a day earlier than the 5 days as booked due to animals that were sick. The dirt road there was not bad at first but parts of it were not made for ordinary sedan vehicles.

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Rose T - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rose T
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Aangename veilige verblyf.

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Very pleasant.

Pleasant safe stay.

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Henning V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Henning V
With partner

Lekker stilte.

Die stilte laat die baterye weer herlaai.

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Nice silence.

The silence recharges the batteries.

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Maryke B - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Maryke B
With partner

Enjoyed our stay

Stay itself was wonderful, the only thing was the people next to us did bring their 4 small dogs with, so when we came out of our flat you couldn't pass as there's the dogs trying to bite you. Out of Africa is really a peaceful place otherwise and we will recommend it to anyone that needs to get out to recharge. Thanks Out of Africa, for your great breakaway place.

Betty D - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Betty D
With partner

Baie lekker, stil en rustig.

Ons het gesukkel met die water temperatuur in ons eenheid. Die stort se watertemperatuur is nie konstant nie en het baie gesukkel.

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Very nice, quiet and peaceful.

We struggled with the water temperature in our unit. The shower's water temperature is not constant and struggled a lot.

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Tamara W - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Tamara W
Family with young children

No time to relax, have to constantly watch the kids.

Although the decor is stunning and our braai area is a lovely chill area and the chalet had an aircon, the place is definitely not for small children. Have to Constantly watch them. The jungle gym and sitting areas had spiders wherever you looked, had to clean the area to just be able to sit. While I understand spiders are part of nature it looked like the entertainment area, small jungle gym and sitting area hadn't been cleaned in months. No umbrellas to sit by the pool as advertised in the picture and all activities that they have available are at an additional cost which is not mentioned on the advertisement or by the owner when enquiring. Definitely not a place for a one-year-old as he constantly needed to be watched because of the spiders, rough terrain and unsafe conditions. This is more for couples or people with older kids and the dirt road is 14km.

Out of Africa on Vaal 's response

Goodday Tamara
Thank you for your feedback.
Firstly I would like to say that myself and Eugene were always there whenever you needed anything, you only sent a whattsapp and we responded immediately. Delivered ice to your unit and delivered the fire wood to wherever you asked. I would have appreciated a comment on the spiders as we would have sorted it out for you immediately! Yes we are in nature and unfortunately insects are everywhere but we will in future have a closer look.
We really pride ourselves in always assisting our guests.
The costs that you refer to is absolutely minimal and only to maintain the equipment. The tube rides in Parys are R250.00 per person, we only charge R100. We need to supply tubes and safety vests, we also send someone on a canoe to ensure your safety, Unfortunately that also costs us money.
The umbrellas at the pool were also broken by previous guests, we do hire out umbrellas at an extremely low cost - once again to recover costs and maintain the equipment.
It is true that with a swimming pool and river is always a place that a one year old child can never be left alone.

Out of Africa on Vaal
Calvin M - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Calvin M
With partner

Vir seker nie weer nie.

By hoofhek met aankoms tel niemand hul fone op om ons in te bel nie, wat ons forseer om die bure te skakel, wie se naam op hul hek is. Die eienaar was nie baie beïndruk met my oproep nie, want dit was glo nie die eerste keer dat dit gebeur nie, sodoende word ons nou hul probleem en dra hy risiko indien daar iets skeefloop, maar die man het ingegee, aangesien 'n storm op die horison gelê het. Met aankoms by die huis het 2 mense ons ontvang wat geen woord verstaan as ons Afrikaans of Engels praat nie. Die kombuis se bord wat lees: Oupa en Ouma se Plekkie, laat mens onwelkom voel. Ook hulle familiefoto's teen die muur, badsponsies in die stort, die looprame langs die spieëltafel en druppels koeldrank in 'n yskas wat nog nie aangesit was nie. Kragboks gevind en ruik net gas - al die knoppe van die gasstofie was oopgedraai, regtig gevoel ons is indringers. Koffie- en teehouers was leeg en die suikerhouer se suiker is al gekristalliseer, sit toe maar weer die ketel af. Daar het 'n man aangekom die aand wat die honde kom kosgee het, en ons was vertel die mense is met verlof. Volgende dag is dit warm, maar swembad het 'n seil oor, al die wateraktiwiteite is oortrek van spinnerakke en als is vuil. Ons het iemand gesoek om te help en na die eienaar gevra, maar weereens - niemand praat nie. Wanneer mens besef jou huis is beter as die plek waarvoor jy betaal, weet jy sommer. i.p.v. nog 'n dag se lekker slaap, pak ons op en vertrek. By hek gekom, bel ons die nommer om uit te kom en blitsig word die foon baie vriendelik geantwoord. Al was ons daar met afslag op die plek, voel ons ons het ons geld en tyd gemors.

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For sure not again.

At main gate upon arrival no one picks up their phones to call us in, forcing us to call the neighbors, whose name is on their gate. The owner wasn't very impressed with my call, because apparently it wasn't the first time this had happened, so now we become their problem and he bears the risk if something goes wrong, but the man gave in, as a storm was brewing the horizon lay. On arrival at the house, 2 people received us who did not understand a word when we spoke Afrikaans or English. The kitchen's sign that reads: Grandpa and Ouma se Plekkie, makes you feel unwelcome. Also their family photos on the wall, bath sponges in the shower, the walking frames next to the dressing table and drops of cold drink in a fridge that hadn't been turned on yet. Found power box and just smelled gas - all the knobs on the gas stove were turned on, really felt like we were intruders. Coffee and tea containers were empty and the sugar container's sugar had already crystallized, so just put the kettle off again. A man arrived the night the dogs came to feed, and we were told the people were on leave. Next day it's hot, but pool has a tarp left, all the water activities are covered in cobwebs and everything is dirty. We looked for someone to help and asked for the owner, but again - no one talks. When you realize your home is better than the place you pay for, you just know. instead of another day of good sleep, we pack up and leave. Arriving at the gate, we call the number to get out and in no time the phone is answered very kindly. Even though we were there with a discount on the spot, we feel we wasted our money and time.

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Anonymous Guest - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

I was disappointed - never again. Some things were not mentioned. Farm setting: I got a different impression from the photos.

The GPS route - 15 km very bad dirt road, stove didn't work, aircon didn't work, boats were R500 per hour (very expensive), swimming pool was closed with sail, unit was very small. No one except the maid was available to receive us. No signs to prevent you from taking the wrong turn within the plot. I went to another place after my 2 day stay, much more value for money.

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Elizma V - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Elizma V
With partner

Die plek was ongelukkig vuil en lanklaas versorg.

Die buite-areas is verwaarloos en vuil. Daar was heel naweek geen skoonmaakdienste of vullisverwydering nie. Die uitsig oor die rivier is pragtig maar daar is baie steiltes en ongerieflike trappe. Die plek is glad nie geskik vir ouer mense of mense wat moeilik loop nie. Nie op standaard nie en ook min of geen instandhouding. Gevaarlike steiltes en trappe wat nie geskik is vir klein kindertjies, ouer mense of mense wat moeilik loop nie. Rivier-uitsig is pragtig en dis baie stil.

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The place was unfortunately dirty and not looked after for a long time.

The outside areas are neglected and dirty. There were no cleaning services or garbage disposal all weekend. The view over the river is beautiful but there are many steeps and uncomfortable stairs. The place is not at all suitable for older people or people who have difficulty walking. Not up to standard and also little or no maintenance. Dangerous slopes and stairs not suitable for small children, the elderly or people with difficulty walking. River view is beautiful and it's very quiet.

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Graham R - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Graham R
Family with young children

Puik

Was welkom gemaak soos ou vriende. Awesome mense. Sal enige tyd aanbeveel. Beplan al klaar ons volgende kuier.

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Great

Was made welcome like old friends. Awesome people. Would recommend anytime. Already planning our next visit.

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Cdl B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cdl B
With partner

Kan nie wag om terug te gaan nie.

Dit was ons tweede keer daar, ons het dit terdeë geniet. Ons het so lekker ontspan daar. Sal beslis weer terug gaan.

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Can't wait to go back.

It was our second time there, we thoroughly enjoyed it. We had so much fun relaxing there. Will definitely go back again.

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Michael P - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michael P
With partner

Baie mooi en veilige rusplek.

Ons is hartlik en vriendelik ontvang. Baie mooi chalet. Aircon was 'n bonus. Baie lekker visvang plek. Ons het dit baie geniet en sal vir seker weer kom kuier. Dankie Ilze vir julle gasvryheid.

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Very nice and safe resting place.

We were warmly and kindly received. Very nice chalet. Aircon was a bonus. Very nice fishing place. We really enjoyed it and will definitely visit again. Thank you Ilze for your hospitality.

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Barend V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Barend V
With partner

Rustig & Stil

Kon weg kom van als, met so min as moontlik netwerk coverage.

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Peaceful & Quiet

Could get away from everything, with as little network coverage as possible.

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Henriette K - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henriette K
Individual traveller

Excellent service.

Absolute friendliness and service.

Cdl B - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cdl B
With partner

Rusting, mooi uitsig van die rivier.

Die chalets was mooier as verwag, ons het heerlik gebly, goed vir die siel. Sal beslis terug gaan.

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Rest, nice view of the river.

The chalets were more beautiful than expected, we had a wonderful stay, good for the soul. Will definitely go back.

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Ronel D - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ronel D
With partner

Its a awesome place to go an relax

Perfect place to go and relax with or with out children. Nice fishing spot

Cheri G - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cheri G
With partner

Baie lekker en mooi skoon.

Definitief 'n aanbeveling vir almal, die uitsig van die kamer af was mooi en die hele opset is net baie rustig en mooi. Het baie lekker gebly, kliëntediens was 100!

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Very nice and nice clean.

Definitely a recommendation for everyone, the view from the room was beautiful and the whole setting is just very peaceful and beautiful. Had a great stay, customer service was 100!

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Melissa V - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melissa V
Family with young children

Baie lekker naweek gehad! Mooi plekkies, sal definitief aanbeveel! Ten volle toegerus!

Mooi plekkies, sal definitief aanbeveel! Ten volle toegerus! Baie rustig en pragtige uitkyk oor die rivier!

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Had a great weekend! Nice places, would definitely recommend! Fully equipped!

Nice places, would definitely recommend! Fully equipped! Very peaceful and beautiful view over the river!

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Blacky S - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Blacky S
Family with teenagers

Fantastiese wegbreekplekkie. Baie skoon en netjies!

Pragtige plek op JHB se stoep. Die eienaars laat jou gemaklik voel met aankoms en jy voel onmiddellik tuis. Die kamers is baie skoon en netjies en ten volle toegerus en die uitsig is goed vir die siel. Sien julle binnekort weer.

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Fantastic getaway spot. Very clean and tidy!

Beautiful place on JHB's stoep. The owners make you feel comfortable upon arrival and you immediately feel at home. The rooms are very clean and tidy and fully equipped and the view is good for the soul. See you again soon.

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Hendri S - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Hendri S
With friends

Heerlik gekuier. Rustig en baie goeie voedsel vir die siel.

Baie lekker kuierplekkie, vriendelike gasvrou, fasiliteite baie nice.

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Had a lovely time. Peaceful and good food for the soul.

Very nice place to stay, friendly hostess, facilities very nice.

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Fransina J - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fransina J
Large group

Lekker rustige naweek weg.

'n Verskriklike lekker plek om saam met familie en vriende weg te breek!

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Nice quiet weekend away.

An extremely nice place to spend time with family and friends!

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Andre B - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre B
With partner

Regtig 'n wegbreek waarde vir geld en iets spesiaal en baie gasvry.

Waarde vir geld en spesiale plekkie waarna jy altyd sal terugkeer en na sal verlang.

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Really a getaway value for money and something special and very hospitable.

Value for money and special place that you will always return to and long for.

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Jaco S - Feb 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jaco S
With friends

Baie netjiese akkommodasie en goeie waarde vir geld.

Sien sterre.

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Very neat accommodation and good value for money.

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Paul B - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Paul B
Family with young children

Asemrowend, lieflik en sielsrus!

Ons het bietjie gesukkel om die plek te kry, maar toe ons daar aankom was ons vriendelik deur die gasvrou, Ilze ontvang. Die plekkie is bietjie beknop, maar baie cozy. Die enigste ding wat ons gekort het was 'n whisk om pap te maak. Hier en daar is daar klein dingetjies wat aandag nodig het. Nie een van die lampe het gloeilampe ingehad nie, maar dit was minimaal. Die stort was ook warm en dan skielik koud, maar miskien het ons dit nie reg hanteer nie. Ons het vergeet om speserye te bring, maar Ilze het ons gou gehelp. Ons was mal daaroor dat elke plekkie sy eie boma gehad het. Ek en my vrou het 'n heerlike sjampanje-ontbyt daar geniet. Daar was ook 'n wit kat wat by ons gekuier het en veral ek het dit baie geniet. Die eende het ons ook vermaak en kort-kort die pap wat geval het kom op eet. Die visvang-area het lekker grasperk en is goed ingerig. Ons het selfs so bietjie berg geklim. Die uitsig van bo is asemrowend. Nee wat, thumbs up vir Ilze en haar man met 'n lifelike plek. Sal dit vir enige een aan beveel!

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Breathtaking, lovely and soulful!

We had a little trouble finding the place, but when we got there we were kindly received by the hostess, Ilze. The place is a bit cramped, but very cozy. The only thing we lacked was a whisk to make porridge. Here and there there are little things that need attention. None of the lamps had light bulbs in them, but they were minimal. The shower was also hot and then suddenly cold, but maybe we didn't handle it right. We forgot to bring spices, but Ilze soon helped us. We loved that each spot had its own boma. My wife and I enjoyed a delicious champagne breakfast there. There was also a white cat that visited us and I especially enjoyed it. The ducks also entertained us and every now and then came up to eat the porridge that had fallen. The fishing area has a nice lawn and is well equipped. We even climbed a little mountain. The view from the top is breathtaking. No, thumbs up for Ilze and her husband with a lively place. Would recommend it to anyone!

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Monique C - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Monique C
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier.

Sien sterre.

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Had a great time.

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Elmien N - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elmien N
With partner

Baie gerieflik, mooi, lekker visvang plek!

Visvang is sommer maklik daar. Die kamers is netjies en pragtig. Ek sal definitief weer teruggaan!

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Very comfortable, beautiful, nice fishing place!

Fishing is easy there. The rooms are neat and beautiful. I will definitely go back again!

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Lynne L - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Lynne L
Family with teenagers

Great weekend getaway.

Great location, good fishing! The hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Riana V - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riana V
With partner

Die plekkies is mooi van binne, langs die rivier is dit ongelukkig net 'n groot geraas aan die oorkant maar daar is nie iets wat Out of Africa self aan dit kan doen nie.

Ons het ongelukkig 'n uur gewag vir iemand om ons te kom inteken, een van die werkers kon eers na 45min die sleutel opspoor. Verder het ons lekker gebly. Ons stel net voor dat die chalets elkeen hul eie trappies kry, dis bietjie onpersoonlik dat mense heeltyd verby jou moet loop waar jy moet braai om in hul eie chalets te kan inkom.

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The places are beautiful inside, next to the river it is unfortunately just a lot of noise on the opposite side but there is nothing that Out of Africa itself can do about it.

Unfortunately we waited an hour for someone to come and sign us in, one of the workers was only able to locate the key after 45min. Other than that we had a nice stay. We only suggest that the chalets each get their own stairs, it's a bit impersonal that people have to walk past you all the time where you have to braai to get into their own chalets.

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Annarie A - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Annarie A
Family with teenagers

Rustige naweek gewees

Rustige en veilige area, vriendelike diens.

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It was a quiet weekend

Quiet and safe area, friendly service.

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Malcolm S - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Malcolm S
Family with young children

Our stay, with family with a small child was most enjoyable. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

The unit we stayed in was quite small, however the one our children stayed in was very comfortable. Hence we spent most of our time in it.

John-martin P - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
John-martin P
With partner

Baie lekker.

Baie rustig en goeie ligging.

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Very nice.

Very peaceful and good location.

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Ann M - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Ann M
With partner

Baie ontevrede.

Ons het vir 3 dae glad nie warm water gehad het. Daar was geen kommunikasie van bestuur nie. Baie ontevrede.

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Very dissatisfied.

We had no hot water for 3 days. There was no communication from management. Very dissatisfied.

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Mandi H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Mandi H
Family with young children

Natuurskoon, maar huis vuil!

Die Vaalrivier-huis het 'n pragtige rivieruitsig en is pragtig versier, maar was baie vuil binne - ontlasting teen die kant van die toilet, tandepaste teen die rand van die wasbak, nat waslap in die hoek van die stort, gebruikte swemhanddoek oor die stort se deur, gebruikte skeermesse, wassponsies en leë handewasseephouers wat rondstaan. Die kombuiskaste was deurmekaar, vol stof en dooie insekte. Die plek word vir 9 mense adverteer, maar daar is sitplek vir hoogstens 7 in die sitkamer en hoogstens 4 om die eetkamertafel in die kombuis. Blykbaar mag mens nie die tafels in die gemeenskaplike area gebruik om by te eet nie. Die skoonmaakpersoneel het die eienaars se wasgoed in die wasmasjien kom was terwyl ons daar was. Ons moes ook ons badkamer met die dagbesoekers deel wat gesê het daar is nie vir hulle geriewe nie. Die plek is ook baie raserig aangesien dit onder 'n ander eenheid is, en jou plafon dus hulle vloer is, en dit is ook reg langs die hoenderhokke.

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Nature beautiful, but house dirty!

The Vaal River house has a beautiful river view and is beautifully decorated, but was very dirty inside - faeces on the side of the toilet, toothpaste on the edge of the sink, wet washcloth in the corner of the shower, used swimming towel over the shower 's door, used razors, washing sponges and empty hand soap containers lying around. The kitchen cupboards were a mess, full of dust and dead insects. The place is advertised for 9 people, but there is seating for a maximum of 7 in the living room and a maximum of 4 around the dining room table in the kitchen. Apparently one is not allowed to use the tables in the common area to eat at. The cleaning staff came to wash the owners' laundry in the washing machine while we were there. We also had to share our bathroom with the day visitors who said there were no facilities for them. The place is also very noisy as it is under another unit, so your ceiling is their floor, and it is also right next to the chicken coops.

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Riaan V - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Riaan V
With partner

Aangenaam en rustig.

Aangenaam en rustige verblyf.

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Pleasant and peaceful.

Pleasant and peaceful stay.

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Andre B - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Andre B
Family with young children

Teleurstellend.

Ons kon glad nie slaap nie. Baie vuil.

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Disappointing.

We were not able to sleep at all. Very dirty.

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