Friends who live just outside of Parys have set up a special campsite (
Klipdas Boskamp) and trail on their property.
Karen, my mom and I went along on Friday evening - with our dogs - to walk the trail.
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| Rocksy and Rusty on the track |
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| Karen and Jeanne-Marie disappearing ahead |
It's about 3km in distance, runnable and mountain bikeable, and with lovely views of the Vaal River from the top of the hill.
The campsite (for a single group only) is too divine: waterless toilet and a donkey shower. Enjoy the scenery while you shower.
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| Campsite. A lovely fire area is to the right (out of photo) |
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| 'Donkey' for the shower. They salvaged an old geyser that washed up from the river, got a guy to weld it and used it to make this donkey. |
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| Campsite kitchen |
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| Waterless loo. Cunning! |
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| Bush shower - with a view |
If you appreciate nature, bird-watching, river and tranquility, this is a spot you'll love. And it is dog-friendly.
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| Rusty looking at the Vaal River |
Kayakers, you can see Gatsien from the river's edge and it is a quick-and-easy paddle upstream to get to the rapid.
15 mins from Parys. Day visitors welcome too (on appointment only). Contact Jeanne-Marie directly 072 877 6153
If you'd like something more substantial over your head than the canvas of a tent, then
Otters Haunt is the place for you. Also dog friendly Rusty loves it here. On the river, lovely property and island to walk around and a number of accommodation options. Good old-fashioned fun to be had here in the form of being outdoors and enjoying nature.
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