Tourism
Discover the Vaal
If you want to escape the everyday hustle and bustle of city
life visit the Vaal, a place of relaxation and serenity. Experience
the tranquility and the breeze of Vaal River by taking a cruise
on one of the barges. There is something so soothing about
the river, away from the buzz of the city life, with the peace
and sounds of nature that are so therapeutic. The area has
the largest stretch of inland navigable water in the country,
which has been used for years for recreational and sporting
activities. Whether a day visit or weekend breakaway you will
find so much to keep the whole family entertained.
Join us on an adventure of a lifetime as the area offers
exciting activities such as White Water Rafting, Canoeing,
Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Quad bike Nature Drives, Game Drives,
Paintball, Hiking, Jet skiing and wakeboarding.
Nestled on the banks of the Vaal River are various establishments
to suit your every need and preference, stay over and experience
the different types of stylish & affordable accommodation.
For the person coming for a relaxing weekend where everything
will be done for you book yourself into one of the three Hotels;
Riviera on Vaal, Emerald Casino Resort Hotel or Riverside
Hotel & Conference centre. For the more adventurous person
there area caravan parks and self catering facilities available
along the river.
The area is one of the country’s top wedding destinations
for many bridal couples. Each venue have its own special appeal
and ambiance, from riverfront to game farm, all tastes are
catered for. There’s a wedding association committed
to the success of your wedding day or special function to
ensure that you get the best possible experience for the bridal
couple, their families and guests (www.vaalwed.co.za).
The area boast three magnificent golf courses all located
along the banks of the Vaal River namely Emfuleni Golf Estate,
Maccauvlei Country Club and Riviera on Vaal Hotel and Country
Club. If golf is not your game bring the family down to Emerald
Casino Resort with entertainment including tenpin bowling,
wall climbing, adventure golf, game walks/drives, water sports,
kidzone, Animal world, a climate controlled Aquadome and for
the gambling enthusiast enter the Emerald Casino and try your
luck.
Take a tour around our historical sites: Peace treaty of
Vereeniging, which brought the second Anglo Boer war to its
end, was negotiated in the Vereeniging. Visit the Sharpeville
monument in remembrance of the massacre of 1960 in which 69
anti pass protesters were shot dead by the police. Continue
your tour to where the revised democratic Constitution was
signed at Sharpeville in 1996. Not forgetting the Vaal uprising
of 1984 in Sebokeng and the Boipatong Massacre.
While touring around the area have something to eat at the
local restaurants from a-la-carte menu to the traditional
menus prepared in the township restaurants.
Business tourism is booming in the area with the many Conference
centers located along and close to the river. Team building
conferences are held with employees returning back to work
feeling refreshed and ready to take the world on again.
The area boast two major tertiary institutions namely North
West University Vaal Campus and Vaal University of Technology.
Other tertiary institutions include Sedibeng College, Damelin
and C.T.I. etc.
Why Wait visit Emfuleni today. Phone: 016 950 5332/1, Fax
016 933 8644, e-mail: tourism@emfuleni.gov.za,
www.emfuleni.gov.za
Other useful contact numbers:
The Vaal Meander 016 424 1121 www.vaalmeander.co.za
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