Free State, Parys, Vaal River
Erkhamka is a self-catering lodge on the Vaal River in the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site. A six-bedroom house sleeps 12 to 14 guests with river-bank fishing for carp, barbel, and yellowfish.
The lodge sits on deep Vaal River water in the Vredefort Dome. Carp, barbel, yellowfish, and mudfish are common here. Papgooi works from the open banks. Fly fishing is popular in the wider dome area. Fishing on site is catch and release. Bring your own tackle. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.
Erkhamka is one large self-catering house with six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Two en-suite doubles and four twin rooms share bathrooms. The open lounge, dining area, and kitchen look out over the river. Linen and kitchenware are provided. Towels are not. DSTV Premium is on site. A small splash pool, library, and braai areas are available. Canoes and paddle skis may be used on the river. The lodge is between Parys and Vredefort on the Free State bank of the Vaal River. Shops are about 30 km away. No day visitors are allowed. The minimum stay is four guests for two nights. Rates for 2025 are about R500 per adult or child over 12 per night, R250 per child aged 2 to 12, and R70 per pet. A refundable R1 000 holding deposit applies. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 7 September 2026.
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