Covered patio with Vaal Dam view | The Anchorage Vaal Marina - Gauteng - Vaal Marina - Vaal Dam

The Anchorage Vaal Marina

Gauteng, Vaal Marina, Vaal Dam

The Anchorage is a waterfront estate in Vaal Marina on the Vaal Dam. Self-catering units sit on 300 metres of private shoreline with fishing, boating, and family facilities.

The fishing

Guests fish along 300 metres of private Vaal Dam waterfront from the estate bank. Common carp, mirror carp, grass carp, barbel, mudfish, and yellowfish are present. Fishing gear can be hired on site. Papgooi works well here. Confirm the rules with the venue before you fish.

You can catch
CarpBarbelYellowfishMudfishTilapia / Kurper
Water & style
DamPapgooi (normal)
Bank
Open bank

Staying at The Anchorage Vaal Marina

The Anchorage sits in the Vaal La Mer area at 11 Ring Road West in Vaal Marina, about 90 minutes from Johannesburg. Two and three bedroom self-catering units line the waterfront. Units have open-plan living areas, fully equipped kitchens, private patios, and built-in braais. Estate facilities include an infinity pool on the dam edge, a kids play area, beach volleyball, a padel court, a restaurant, and a private boat slipway. Guests may bring boats or jet skis. Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00 and check-out is at 10:00. Published self-catering rates from Sep 2026 start around R3 670 per night for a six-sleeper unit. Larger units start higher. Fishing is included with accommodation. Confirm the price with the venue before you book. Last updated at: 21 September 2026.

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Stay

Day visits Overnight

Accommodation

Chalet

Amenities

Ablutions Shower Braai Shop WiFi Infinity pool Boat slipway Restaurant Padel court Kids play area Kids welcome

Operating hours

Check-in 14:00 to 19:00. Check-out 10:00.

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