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Lightleys Holiday Houseboats South Africa offers the ultimate in house boating fun, freedom and flexibility - with catering and self-catering options. Charter a self-sail Lightleys Holiday Houseboat in the Western Cape Province on the Knysna Lagoon, in the Eastern Cape on the Kowie River at Port Alfred or in Gauteng on the Vaal River - with houseboating, you’re always Captain of Your Own Holiday.

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Vaal River Rates

Effective from 1 March 2009 to 28 February 2010
(Prices, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice)
Please Note: Aqua Chalets are Only available in Knysna

Leisure Liners for up to 5 PEOPLE:

Newly-built, 4-berth GRP craft complete with bedding, galleys (with fridges and gas stoves), ‘heads’ (shower rooms with chemical toilets) and portable barbecues.

WINTER 5 May – 31 August 2009		SUMMER 12 January – 4 May 2009 1 September – 10 December 2009		PEAK SEASON 11 December 2009– 10 January 2010 9 April – 12 April 2009
2 people	4 People	2 People	4 People	Easter Wkend 21 -24 April	Year-End 13 Dec – 4 Jan
R995 per night (2 people sharing)	R1295 per night (2 people sharing)	R1395 per night (2 people sharing)	R1695 per night (2 people sharing)	Special Rates Min 3 nights 1 to 5 people	Special Rates Min 3 nights 1 to 5 people
Midweeker4 nights/2 peopleSun – Thu NightsR2 395 (R598/night)	Weekender 3 nights/2 peopleFri – Mon NightsR2 195 (R731/night)	Midweeker Sun – Thu Nights:2nights/2 pax:R13403nights/2 pax:R17804nights/2 pax:R2330	Weekender 3 nights/2 peopleFri – Mon NightsR2 895 (R965/night)	3 nights R5 295 4 nights R6 995	3 nights R5 295 4 nights R6 995 5 nights R8 595

Additional People:

R150 per person will be charged for each additional person up to a maximum of five people on a boat.

Delayed Departures:

Subject to availability, we will guarantee you the boat on your day of departure until 16h00 (out of peak season) for an additional R495 per boat.

Single Night Bookings:

Please note that no single night bookings are accepted over weekends or in peak season

Day Charters: Day charters are available from Monday to Thursday at a cost of R995 per day (up to five people).
Special Rates Periods: Weekender and Midweeker rates are not applicable over long weekends, school holidays or in peak season.

Other Costs:

The only additional costs to bear in mind are:

The costs of petrol consumed: a 25 litre tank costs about R250 (depending on prevailing petrol price) and is sufficient for between three and four hours of cruising at reasonable speed.
Any additional equipment hired from us, such as fishing rods and reels (basic tackle and bait are available for purchase), bath towels and swimming towels, tubes, etc. We also have a portable DVD player for rent – this helps entertain the kiddies! Please reserve this prior to your arrival and don’t forget to bring DVDs.
Any supplies purchased from us eg charcoal and firelighters.