Abseil with Earth Adventures
Where? Parys
Earth Adventures offers safe and exciting abseiling at a number of venues around the Vredefort Dome. Thrill seekers can chose from a number of available abseiling sites:
Quarry abseiling- 15m.
Quarry ...
Berakah 4x4 Eco Trail
Where? Parys
Berakah 4x4 Eco Trail on Berakah Farm in Parys, is a 4x4 route that is 15km long, and takes approximately 6 hours to complete.
The route travels into the South African World Heritage site of Vredefort ...
Berry Picking at Bon-Af Berry Farm
Where? Parys
For a day out with a difference, why not go berry picking at Bon-Af Berry Farm and experience picking berries straight from the bush. If you gather enough you can make your own jam when you get home! Also ...
Bird Watching at Carryblaire
Where? Parys
Carryblaire River Retreat is a registered bird sanctuary, and boasts approximately 450 species of birds in the area.
Impressively, 100 of these have been personally identified by our father from the ...
Dog and Fig Brewery
Where? Parys
In 2008, a group of friends joined forces to turn their love for authentic craft beers into something that everyone could enjoy. Thus was born the Dog and Fig Brewery, just outside Parys in the Free State. ...
Fly fishing at Carryblaire
Where? Parys
With its own natural island and being a registered bird sanctuary the views offered at Carryblaire are breathtaking and some of the most beautiful. The Yellowfish that leap through the water are considered to ...
Flyfishing with Earth Adventures
Where? Parys
Earth Adventures offers fly fishing enthusiasts a number of glorious fly fishing opportunities on the Vaal River. Experience the thrill of catching a yellow on fly, far away from the bustling city, the gentle ...
Hartelus Mark
Where? Parys
Just next to the bridge that crosses the mighty Vaal River is the inviting market called Hartelus Mark. Here, visitors and local regulars are invited to come back month after month to enjoy picnics on the ...
Kommandonek Hike
Where? Parys
Start: Kommandonek farm, just outside Parys on the Vredefort road to Schoemansdrift
Finish: Kommandonek farm
Duration: a leisurely day hike
Fitness: moderate; there is an initial steep climb to the ...
Oppie Plaas Parys
Where? Parys
Fresh, steaming coffee and homemade delights are the order of the day at Oppie Plaas Parys. This farm has been passed through four generations of the family, being loyally and lovingly cared for to create a ...
Paintball at Earth Adventures
Where? Parys
Earth Adventures Paintball is situated on the scenic banks of the mighty Vaal River, on the grounds of a private farm on the outskirts of Parys. We offer a truly unique playing field that is both challenging ...
Pickled Pig Ale House
Where? Parys
The Pickled Pig Ale House is a classic gastro-pub that has taken the beer-lovers of the little Free State town of Parys by storm. This is a cosy little pub that serves breakfasts, lunches and dinners to ...
Restaurant at Pont de Val Estate
Where? Parys
Just an hour’s drive from the bustling epicentre of Johannesburg in Gauteng, on the lush banks of the Vaal River, is Pont de Val. This French-inspired restaurant celebrates classic style and taste within ...
River Rafting at Carryblaire
Where? Parys
We offer two types of rafting. The first is a nature raft from Carryblaire approximately 5 km down river and is a must for nature lovers. The trip takes approximately 1 Hour and includes drinks and transport ...
Vredefort Meteorite Trails
Where? Parys
If you ever watched the movie ‘Bio-Dome’ and thought it was great that they had so many different ecosystems in one confined space, then make sure you visit Parys and the surrounding Vredefort Dome.
This ...