Things to Do

This unique eco-experience offers swimming, canoeing and fishing in the beautiful Duiwenhoks River. You can walk or mountain bike in this bird watchers’ paradise. Or just put your feet up and relax.

Boating

Each cottage comes with a canoe.

Water skis, jet skis and speeding are not allowed on this river.

Fishing

Considered very good. Cast a line in the water and stand a chance of catching Steenbras, Cob, Spotted Grunter and Cape Stumpnose among others.

Please be sure to stick to guidlines and regulations set by the Western Cape Government.

Swimming

Glorious swimming in this tidal river.

The King swing on the river bank provides hours of fun for the adventurous. Swing out over the river and plop into the water or swing back again.

Hiking

Walking or mountain biking is a real treat among the endemic fauna and flora of Vermaaklikheid – bring your own bikes and cruise along the dirt roads.

Bird Watching

Vermaaklikheid is a bird watching paradise, with over 100 species of birds, so bring your binoculars.

Download a document with Common Birds in Vermaaklikheid..

Day Trips

Easy day trips along the Garden Route and Klein Karoo, or keep it local and visit the newly opened restaurant.