ideal for bird watching, fly fishing, river rafting
wonderful photo opportunities
relaxed atmosphere and perfect venue
perfect day
wide choice
families, friends, business, associations, schools
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We are just outside Parys on the Vredefort road to Schoemansdrift.
Kommandonek is edged by the beautiful Vaal River flowing through a range of scenic mountains which were created by a meteor. The impact of the meteor caused a huge crater which, over time, created the Vredefort Dome.
The reserve is in the center of this 80 kilometer wide meteor basin. It is home to 150 different types of bird species and game including giraffe, zebra, oryx, eland, kudu, red hartebeest, water buck, impala and other smaller game species.
Come and enjoy game viewing from an open game drive vehicle, or walk along the accredited hiking trail to experience incredible views and breathtaking scenery.
Kommandonek is an ideal venue for weddings, family celebrations, business meetings or school groups. The spectacular view of the Vaal River, natural beauty and serenity of the surrounding mountains of the Vredefort Dome serves as a perfect backdrop.
The accommodation units are nestled at the foot of a mountain, about two 200m from the Vaal River.
We can accommodate up to 55 guests in comfort.
Different types and styles of accommodation are available, and a combination of these can provide for family, business or social groups.
Our rates are effective 1/1/2019
| Day Visitors | R100/person/day |
| Day Hikers | R100/person/hike |
| River Rafting | On request |
| Venue Hall | R7 700 per day |
| Chapel | R2 200 per day |
| Weddings | On request |
| Conferences | On request |
“6 April 2018
Dankie vir 'n lieflike plek! Dankie vir jul vriendelikheid! Dankie dat ons julle mag ken! Dankie dat julle lief is vir wat julle doen! Baie dankie ... Ons kom beslis weer! "Mag dit reën waar julle bokke wei ..." ”
“6 – 8 April 2018
Wat 'n heerlike bly tyd! Dankie vir al die gasvryheid! Verblyf was skoon en netjies! So dankbaar! Ons kom kuier definitief weer! Baie liefde. ”
“17 Maart 2018
Baie dankie! Lieflike plek en so rustig! Baie lekker geslaap! Dankie.”
“26 Desember 2017
Baie dankie.
Ons het 'n heerlike Kersfees gehad. Oom Jaap hulle se gasvryheid en moeite het dit extra spesiaal gemaak. Ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien... Baie seën en voorspoed vir 2018”
“3 Desember 2017
Baie dankie vir ‘n heerlike tyd. Sal beslis weer kom.”
“11 November 2017
Baie dankie vir ons vriendelike en gasvrye ontvangs. Het so lekker gekuier en gebly. Sal defnitief die plek aanbeveel en hopelik weer kom.”
“5 November 2017
Baie lekker rustige naweek gehad. Baie dankie dat oom en tannie uit jul pad uitgegaan het om dit vir ons lekker te maak. Ons sal beslis weer kom. Dankie vir al jul moeite!”
“25 Oktober 2017
Amazing, mooi plek. Great om 'n plek te hê met al die fasiliteite. Great. Voorspoed!”
“7 October 2017
This is a lovely, quaint little getaway. From a hostess that is super friendly and accommodating, to deer welcoming you at your door stop, we thoroughly enjoyed our one night getaway. The accommodation is neat and clean, and the outside public boma allows for a lovely entertainment area. Thank you for the experience.”
“11 Augustus 2017
Ons het lekker gebly en gekuier. Dankie vir Jaap & Danita vir hul gasvryheid en dat daar altyd hout en alles was wat ons bly, aangenaam gemaak het. Die wildkyk, staproetes en kano ry en algemene instandhouding van hierdie wonderlike plek was alles 5 ster!! En het ons beïndruk. Ons kom weer!!”
It is a leisurely day hike, moderate hike with an initial steep climb to the blockhouse, but thereafter it is on the flat.
The first part of the hike follows an old path up to the top of a 'meteorite ripple' in the landscape caused by the impact of the meteorite. Up there the views in all directions are well worth the climb.
The Vaal River makes a bend near Parys and flows through a narrow area known as Kommandonek, an obvious outcrop of quartzite rock from which the farm takes its name. Kommandonek, as its name implies, was used as an observation site during Anglo Boer war skirmishes.
Call us on +27 (0)16 987 7299 or send an email to kommandoneklodge@gmail.com
