Gerhard’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Vredefort crater is the largest verified impact crater on Earth. More than 300 kilometres across when it was formed, what remains of it is in the present-day Free State province of South Africa. It is named after the town of Vredefort, which is near its centre.
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Vredefort crater
The Vredefort crater is the largest verified impact crater on Earth. More than 300 kilometres across when it was formed, what remains of it is in the present-day Free State province of South Africa. It is named after the town of Vredefort, which is near its centre.
Food scene
About 95km from Johannesburg next to the N1, just before the Kroonvaal Toll Plaza, lies the beautiful Berry Farm. With its rich history dating back to 1839, Bon-Af Berry Farm is a must visit destination in the Vaal Region. Take a tour through the orchard with a variety of succulent berries to choose from.
The museum with its historical items, some donated, some originaly from the farm, will bring back long forgotten memories.
BON-AF BERRY FARM
R59About 95km from Johannesburg next to the N1, just before the Kroonvaal Toll Plaza, lies the beautiful Berry Farm. With its rich history dating back to 1839, Bon-Af Berry Farm is a must visit destination in the Vaal Region. Take a tour through the orchard with a variety of succulent berries to choose from.
The museum with its historical items, some donated, some originaly from the farm, will bring back long forgotten memories.
Activities
Welcome to Skydive Parys, South Africa's premier skydiving center! We provide world-class sport and tandem skydiving in the heart of the South Africa's adventure capital, Parys. Our skydiving center is conveniently located just one hour from Johannesburg in the stunning Vredefort Dome World heritage site. With our highly experienced instructors, superb safety record and breathtaking views over the Vaal River, there is no better place to experience the thrill of Skydiving Johannesburg!
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Skydive Parys
R59Welcome to Skydive Parys, South Africa's premier skydiving center! We provide world-class sport and tandem skydiving in the heart of the South Africa's adventure capital, Parys. Our skydiving center is conveniently located just one hour from Johannesburg in the stunning Vredefort Dome World heritage site. With our highly experienced instructors, superb safety record and breathtaking views over the Vaal River, there is no better place to experience the thrill of Skydiving Johannesburg!
R.E.A.L. Adventures is a Bookings Office, Events Coordinator, Teambuilding and Adventure Operator based in Parys. Our name is derived from the scope of activities that we offer: River, Earth, Air and Land. We are our own service provider – we’ve cut out the middle man to make sure that we provide the best possible service to our clients. Operating since 2005 and still growing to provide our clients with the most recent teambuilding and adventure trends. We assist over 16000 satisfied clients annually with their accommodation, leisure, bachelor parties, adventure, break-away and teambuilding needs. Some of our clients including the likes of Alexander Forbes, World Bank, Development Bank Southern Africa, SAB Miller and Brand House. Our team consists of friendly, professional, dynamic and specialized staff with experience in both tourism and events fields. All our facilitators are highly qualified and well trained in accordance with the current industry requirements.
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Real adventures
72 Bree StR.E.A.L. Adventures is a Bookings Office, Events Coordinator, Teambuilding and Adventure Operator based in Parys. Our name is derived from the scope of activities that we offer: River, Earth, Air and Land. We are our own service provider – we’ve cut out the middle man to make sure that we provide the best possible service to our clients. Operating since 2005 and still growing to provide our clients with the most recent teambuilding and adventure trends. We assist over 16000 satisfied clients annually with their accommodation, leisure, bachelor parties, adventure, break-away and teambuilding needs. Some of our clients including the likes of Alexander Forbes, World Bank, Development Bank Southern Africa, SAB Miller and Brand House. Our team consists of friendly, professional, dynamic and specialized staff with experience in both tourism and events fields. All our facilitators are highly qualified and well trained in accordance with the current industry requirements.
Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, River Rafting & Tubing
Parys, South Africa
Earth Adventures
Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, River Rafting & Tubing
Parys, South Africa
Wildlife
Otavi Lion Park and White Lion Breeding
Golf
The course at Vaal de Gráce is situated six miles along the Vaal River from in the Free State and it’s the first South African design project for Nick Price. In recent times, Nick has collaborated with the likes of Tom Fazio and Craig Schreiner as they constructed a number of courses in the United States. Now that he has formed his own design firm, the three-time Major winner is involved in golf projects in Florida, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and here on the African continent. The course – configured as two returning nines that extend to a total of 7,382 yards from the back markers – hosted the South African Amateur Championship in 2011 and it’s due to hold the national mid-Amateur event in 2012. The toughest hole on the inward half is the par 5 14th, measuring 519m. It’s not the longest par five on the card but the river runs all the way down the right from tee to green and there’s bunkers and bush on the left to catch those who over compensate for the water.
Vaal de Grace
R59The course at Vaal de Gráce is situated six miles along the Vaal River from in the Free State and it’s the first South African design project for Nick Price. In recent times, Nick has collaborated with the likes of Tom Fazio and Craig Schreiner as they constructed a number of courses in the United States. Now that he has formed his own design firm, the three-time Major winner is involved in golf projects in Florida, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and here on the African continent. The course – configured as two returning nines that extend to a total of 7,382 yards from the back markers – hosted the South African Amateur Championship in 2011 and it’s due to hold the national mid-Amateur event in 2012. The toughest hole on the inward half is the par 5 14th, measuring 519m. It’s not the longest par five on the card but the river runs all the way down the right from tee to green and there’s bunkers and bush on the left to catch those who over compensate for the water.
Food and Beverage
The Dog and Fig Brewery was established by a group of friends in 2008, as an expression of our passion for good company, good food and of course, great beer. The vision to establish a microbrewery with a difference started brewing as early as 2007 – already then we realised the need to develop an exclusive market for unique beers, which, like wine, can be savoured rather than quaffed. The target is to create custom-brewed “couture” beers and avoid the uniform taste of mass-produced products, hence the concept of extreme brewing. These beers are unfiltered, unpasteurised and made only with malted barley, hops and water. We also seek to educate people in the wide-ranging styles of beer, and therefore complement the brewing activities with structured beer-tasting evenings and attendance at various festivals.
The Dog and Fig Brewery
Kopjeskraal RoadThe Dog and Fig Brewery was established by a group of friends in 2008, as an expression of our passion for good company, good food and of course, great beer. The vision to establish a microbrewery with a difference started brewing as early as 2007 – already then we realised the need to develop an exclusive market for unique beers, which, like wine, can be savoured rather than quaffed. The target is to create custom-brewed “couture” beers and avoid the uniform taste of mass-produced products, hence the concept of extreme brewing. These beers are unfiltered, unpasteurised and made only with malted barley, hops and water. We also seek to educate people in the wide-ranging styles of beer, and therefore complement the brewing activities with structured beer-tasting evenings and attendance at various festivals.