Fun Things To Do In Parys
A surveyor enchantingly named Parys after its French counterpart, Paris.
Parys reminded him of Paris situated alongside the bank of the Seine river and so is Parys situated at the Vaal River. An idyllic, old charm, holiday destination with an assortment of adventure activities; gliding, 4x4ing and fishing, golfing and a not to be missed, world heritage site, Vredefort Dome.
Vredefort Dome home to the largest and oldest meteorite impact site in the world. It’s only thirteen minutes drive through the rural area and 15 minutes through Potchefstroom from Parys.
Take a day for a fun-filled family excursion to Hadida Creek where one can take advantage of river rafting, sundowner cruises, cheese and wine tasting, quad outride, paintball, climbing wall and high ropes, obstacle course, hot-air ballooning, abseiling, fly fishing, horse trails, raft building or volleyball.
The Dell Cheetah Centre saves cheetahs from extinction. Situated between Parys and the N1.
They will introduce you to the world of Cheetahs, by giving you a brief on the facility, safety precautions and some information on the wild cats, then they allow you to stroke them, the Cheetahs to lick your hand, and you can take memorable photos with the Cheetahs. No under 13s allowed, for safety reasons.
Fly Fishing at Carryblaire is testing on the wits. It is said that the Yellow tail fish here compete with trout in a test of the fisherman skill. Bird Watching at Carryblaire registered bird sanctuary with more or less 450 bird species; Goliath herons, paradise fly catchers, spotted eagle owls, cardinal woodpeckers, black breasted prinias and fish eagles. Carryblaire is a AA rated and trusted established. Only available to guests staying at Carryblaire. 3km away from Carryblaire, one can take a game drive and see Giraffe, rhino, buffalo and antelope.
On the eastern side of Parys lies Parys Golf club, an 18-hole course, open all year round. Get connected to the island via a suspension bridge and cause way.
Let the team at Hot-Air Balloon South Africa, suspend you in a colourful Hot-Air Balloon. The hot-air balloons take between 2-12 passengers, plus the pilot depending on the size of the balloon. The perfect way to soak in a sunset and share a little romance. All flights are weather permitting.
Experience the surreal feeling of ballooning.
Boulder on a climbing wall at Hadida Creek and feel your body strengthen or take the brave route and abseil down really hard-core rocks around the Vredefort Dome. The exhilaration of conquering heights and possibly your fears, leaves an ethereal feeling, that lingers and cements in your memory.
By Megan Harker
http://www.dccafrica.co.za/visitor-info.html
http://www.earthadventures.co.za/
http://www.hotairballooningsa.co.za/
http://www.parys.info/thingstodo.htm
http://www.riverrafting.co.za/
http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsfs/vredefort-dome.htm
http://www.toureagle.com/Activities/za/parys/gliding
http://www.tourismfeziledabi.co.za/what-to-see-do/adventure-sport-golf/parys-golf-club.html
jenny
Were and when can one check for a trip in the hot air ballon