Adventure in de Stijl Gariep Hotel Area.

Located on the shores of the largest inland water mass in South Africa makes de Stijl a great spot for both water sports and adventure. The greater Lake Gariep region has an abundance of culture and recent history relating to the Great Trek and Anglo Boer War. There are several significant sites in the area including Colesberg, Bethulie and Norval’s Point.

Downstream from Lake Gariep, the perennial Orange River offers the adventurer and sport fanatic a host of adventure tourism activities. Please enquire at reception for bookings.

• Philippolis – home to Oom Jepe’s House the Old Jail and the Witblits Museum.
• Natures calling – Three nature reserves – surround Lake Gariep; Oviston Nature Reserve, Tussen-die-Riviere Reserve and the Gariep Nature Reserve, together covering an unspoilt, preserved area of 85 000 hectares.
• Glider Flights Nov, Des, Jan.
• 4×4 Route near the hotel running through streams and up the mountains with wonderful Karoo views.
• Bethulie – home of Patrick Mynhard and various Anglo Boer War sites.
• The Gariep Route – a tour of towns on the shores of the dam, and South Africa’s the largest bridge.
• Take to the Air – plane or glider flights. (LIMITED TIMES OF THE YEAR, NORMALLY BETWEEN NOVEMBER AND DESEMBER AND LIMITED TO SPECIAL EVENTS ONLY). Contact us first.
• Tiger Experience – John Varty Tiger Canyon at Philippolis.
• Out on the Water – Boating on Gariep Dam
• Walk the Wall – Gariep Dam wall tour
• Going down the River – Canoe trip on the Orange River
• In the Saddle – Horse riding on nearby farms
• Fast and Dirty – Quad biking, Karoo style.
• Activities depend on availability and group numbers, please enquire at reception.

PLEASE NOTE:
Terms and conditions apply to all suggested area activities and make sure of availability of your planned activity long in advanced/before your arrival.