Rafters riding white water

Dimalachite · Vaal River · Parys

White water
rafting.

Find your adventure on the Vaal.

Book or request a quote
Discover the experience

Welcome to Dimalachite rafting

A day on the Vaal.
A story to take home.

Bring your friends, family or colleagues to Parys for a guided river adventure, around an hour and a half from Gauteng. No previous rafting experience is needed. Guides accompany the trip and safety equipment is provided.

Make time to enjoy the resort too. Ask reception about the resort facilities available during your visit and where you may braai or picnic after the trip. Choose a trip below, then send a booking or quotation request to the rafting team.

Choose your river day

Three ways
to get on the water.

01 · The rapids

Mild to Wild

R295 per person

  • About 4 hours over 7 km, with 9 rapids.
  • Ages 10 and up, subject to river levels.
  • A cold drink is included.
Choose Mild to Wild

02 · A shorter adventure

Gate to Dome

R190 per person

  • About 1½ hours over 3 km, with 1 rapid.
  • Ages 5 and up, subject to river levels.
  • Children aged 5–9 need an adult in their boat.
Choose Gate to Dome

03 · Slow down

Sundowner

R260 per person

  • The Gate to Dome route in the late afternoon, about 1½ hours over 3 km with 1 rapid.
  • Bring your own snacks and drinks; guides can keep them in the barrels and hand them to you after the rapid.
  • Offered when available; return before dark.
Choose Sundowner

The team confirms availability, river conditions and final arrangements.

Add a group meal

Rafting lunch: R195 per person. Big Free-state Braai: R295 per person. Minimum 8 people for either meal.

Staying at Dimalachite?

Guests staying at the resort can book river rafting at a special in-house rate. Ask the team for the current price.

Make a day of it.

Visiting just for rafting? Enjoy the resort facilities as a day visitor. When checking in, ask reception where you may braai or picnic after your trip.

Guests joining for the day who are not rafting pay the standard day-visitor fee.

Mild to Wild · The route

Build up to
the bigger rapids.

The route begins at Fleetwoods and finishes at Dimalachite. Early stretches give you time to practise paddling before the more demanding rapids. The route description includes Paradise, V-trap, Bistro, Theatre, Gatsien, Lovers Lane and Knuckle Crusher.

Guides may offer opportunities to surf or swim in suitable rapids, depending on conditions. Confirm the route and meeting time with the team. The rafting website lists a winter closure from 15 May to 15 August.

Gate to Dome · The route

A shorter trip.
Time for the scenery.

Set off from Dimalachite and finish around 3 km downstream. One rapid leads into calmer water through the Vredefort Dome, with river scenery and birdlife along the way.

This route suits families and groups with less time available. Ask the team about suitability for your children and the water level on your chosen date.

Real days on the Vaal

This is your
kind of adventure.

Explore 44 real Dimalachite rafting moments on the Vaal.

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Before you paddle

A few questions.
Before the rapids.

Find the right trip, plan your group and know what to expect on the river.

Do I need previous rafting experience?

No previous rafting experience is needed. Guides accompany the trip and safety equipment is provided. Let the team know about any concerns when you enquire so they can advise on a suitable outing.

Which rafting trip should I choose?

Mild to Wild is the longer adventure, with about four hours and nine rapids. Gate to Dome is a shorter outing of about one and a half hours over 3 km with one rapid. Sundowner follows the same route in the late afternoon, when available.

Can children join the rafting?

Mild to Wild is for ages 10 and up, subject to river levels. Gate to Dome is for ages 5 and up, also subject to river levels. Children aged 5–9 must have an adult in their boat. Confirm suitability with the team for your chosen date.

Where does the rafting take place?

The trips take place on the Vaal River near Parys. Mild to Wild starts at Fleetwoods and finishes at Dimalachite. Gate to Dome starts at Dimalachite and finishes around 3 km downstream. The team will confirm your meeting point and time.

What is included in the outing?

Guides and safety equipment are provided. Mild to Wild includes a cold drink. Sundowner guests can bring their own snacks and drinks; the guides can store these in barrels and hand them over after the rapid. Ask reception where you may braai or picnic after your trip.

Can we arrange a group meal?

Yes. A rafting lunch or Big Free-state Braai can be arranged for a minimum of eight people. See the meal prices above and include your request when completing the booking form.

How do I book or request a quote?

Complete the booking request form below with your preferred trip, date and group details. The team confirms availability, river conditions and final arrangements. Sending an enquiry does not confirm a booking.

What should I wear and bring?

Ask the rafting team for the packing guidance for your selected trip and date, including suitable footwear and clothing and arrangements for valuables. You can include these questions in your booking request or call 056 818 1860.

A family rafting adventure on the Vaal

Dimalachite River Lodge

Your next
river day.

Book a trip or request a quote

Complete your details, review your request, then send your enquiry. Availability and all booking arrangements must be confirmed by the team.

01 · Your trip
02 · Who’s coming?
03 · Meals & preferences
04 · Your contact details

Before you send

Availability must be confirmed by the team. For a quotation, let them know when you want to proceed. Their booking process requires full payment and proof of payment within 24 hours to secure a booking. The team assigns your session, currently listed as 08:30 or 13:00, and confirms the details.

Prefer the existing booking form? Open it here. For assistance: 056 818 1860 / 1 / 2 or res2@dimalachite.co.za.