Otter's Haunt

S 26 54.536 E 027 25.704

Otter's Haunt is a rustic and cozy homestead 2 kilometers outside of town that has all the delights of summer camp but with the perks of more grownup accommodation. A-frame thatched cabins are secluded and have their own private fire pit, self-catering open-air kitchen and bathroom huts nearby.

The two-bedroom self-catering Guineafowl Cottage (s R320-R45, d R490) is cozy and quaint, and has its own bathroom and television. The River House (R1,280-3,200), which has its own pool and can accommodate up to 10 people, overlooks a small footbridge to an island in the middle of the Vaal River.

Otter's Haunt also arranges rafting and canoeing trips.

Tags: accommodation, area activities, cabins, canoeing, fire pit, huts, local attractions, mid-range hotel, night stays, rafting, rustic rooms, self-catering, summer camp