Golden sunset over the river, islands and riverside camp

Parys, South Africa · On the Vaal River

A little closer
to nature.

Riverside days. Campfire evenings.
A place to find yourself again.

Dimalachite River LodgeStay a little. Breathe a little deeper.Vredefort Dome · Free State

Welcome to Dimalachite

A place for
your kind of getaway.

Stay beside the Vaal, where nature, adventure and hospitality come together. Surrounded by water, wildlife and unspoilt nature, this is a place where you can escape from the rush of everyday life, enjoy abundant birdlife and, from time to time, hear the unforgettable call of the African Fish Eagle.

Fill the day with adventure or take it slowly. Dimalachite brings together riverside glamping, accommodation, camping, outdoor activities and relaxation.

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A wilder
kind of escape.

Rivers. Bushveld. Unforgettable stays.

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Guided white water rafting on the Vaal River

White water rafting · Parys

The river.
The rapids.
The reason to come.

From Mild to Wild to a gentler family outing. Find your trip, explore the tariffs and book a day on the Vaal.

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A little adventure.
A lot of outside.

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The best fishing venue on the Vaal

Fishing

Deep water, moving channels, rapids and guided fishing on the Vaal.

Time together. Properly.

Dad & Lad / Daughter Camps

A dedicated outdoor camp for parents and children to reconnect through shared challenges and fun.

Play. Swim. Repeat.

Family Activities

Jungle gym, trampolines and swimming facilities for easy family time at camp.

Look a little closer

Nature Experience

Slow down beside the river and discover the wildlife, birds and changing light of the bush.

A little friendly competition

Paintball Target Shooting

Take aim in a supervised target-shooting challenge for families and groups.

An easy afternoon at camp

Putt-Putt

A relaxed round of mini golf and a little friendly family competition.

Go looking for the wild

Self-Guided or Guided Game Drives

Explore the farm at a slower pace, on your own route or with a guide when available.

Bring everyone together

More than a getaway.
A shared experience.

Get the team out of the office

Corporate groups

Team building, conferences and year-end functions.

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Adventure with a purpose

School groups

Leadership, adventure and learning beyond the classroom.

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Guest experiences

Good memories.
Shared by our guests.

Five selected five-star reviews from our guests.

Dimalachite River Lodge is one of our absolute favourite camping spots. This place truly has a piece of our heart.
The camping sites are beautiful, well-maintained, and very clean, perfect for a relaxing break away. There are great facilities for children, including playgrounds, a large swimming pool, and a kiddies pool with fun bubble features under a roof, plus a slide into the pool.
It’s a peaceful and welcoming river lodge that we always look forward to visiting again. Highly recommended for families and anyone needing a proper getaway.

The camping sites offer breathtaking views and an incredible variety of wildlife, all in a peaceful, quiet setting that truly allows you to relax and soak in nature. If you enjoy fishing or river rafting, this is definitely the place to be.

We enjoyed my son's 13 birthday with fishing and camping. We had such an amazing time! We will definitely be back. The sound of the fish eagle was a big highlight!

Great place for fishing! Had a very busy weekend. Caught lots of big fish. Ablutions were kept clean.

Absolutely stunning place. The ladies made sure we had everything we needed and more. The hiking (fishing) trail was a little bit misleading though, needs maintenance. Overall 5 starts!!

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Your place
by the Vaal.

Dimalachite River Lodge
Parys, 9595
Free State, South Africa

On the banks of the Vaal River, in the Vredefort Dome.

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A little closer to nature

The river is calling.

Tell us your dates and who’s coming. We’ll help with the right stay and current availability.

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A little closerto nature.

A place foryour kind of getaway.

A wilderkind of escape.

The river.The rapids.The reason to come.

A little adventure.A lot of outside.