Hire a self-drive houseboat. We are based just off “Millionaires’ Bend” on the Vaal Barrage, an easy hour’s drive south from Joburg. We show you the ropes (this takes 30 to 45 minutes) and you become skipper of your own river adventure! Cruise 55km of South Africa’s most dynamic permanently navigable inland waterway. Explore the vibrant shorefront attractions, docking at restaurants, bars, spas, golf courses, and the Emerald Casino Resort. Try your hand at watersports. Enjoy house-spotting on Millionaires’ Bend. Test your skill with a fishing rod. Haul out the twitching kit. Experience the tranquillity of unspoilt wetlands, misty sunrises and balmy evenings. Moor in a secluded spot, light up the on-board braai and watch the sun set. Then retire to bed on the boat under the starry sky with the lapping waves and croaking frogs as company. It’s totally exclusive and totally private. And very, very memorable. There’s also overnight mooring at some of the riverfront restaurant jetties. Once you have boarded, we are telephonically available 24/7 if you have any questions. A houseboat charter on the Vaal River is a unique experience. It’s the perfect romantic getaway for a couple, tremendous for a family holiday, idyllic for honeymooners, outstanding for fishermen and birders, great for groups and fantastic for friends.