Hengelaars Vriend

Hengelaars Vriend

Situated on Roodeplaat dam this is a lovely angling resort suited for the whole family. There are around 30 Caravan stands and a few wooden cabins. You are aloud 6 people and two vehicles per caravan stand @ R200 per night. The stands are a bit on the small side and I would not suggest more than four rods per stand, although it is possible with some effort to fish six rods.

There is a pool on the premises with a small shop where you can buy your day to day requirements. A Spar is also located about 1.5Km from the resort. The resort is under new management and a lot of money and effort is spent to keep the resort neat and tidy. They have a few staff members that clean the unwanted hyacinth out and this makes for a pleasant angling experience.

Some nice carp have been landed at Anglersfreind and it is not uncommon to get stuck into double figure carp as they do frequent these waters quite often.

Anglersfriend Website

From their website

Hengelaarsvriend / Fishermansfriend is situated 10 km outside Pretoria on the banks of the Roodeplaatdam. The resort was founded some 30 years ago by David & Martha Kemp. The tranquil setting along the waterfront was home to families leisurely spending time together. The call of the Kingfisher and majestic Fish Eagle along with many other wildlife completes the setting.

Clients consists of, Caravan Campers and fishermen camping under the beautiful Willow trees allowing for plenty of shade along the waterfront as well as day visitors enjoying the swimming pools. We have 2-8 sleeper wooden cabins beside the water, all fully equipped for self catering. Still the theme of family leisure within a clean and safe environment pave the way for thousands of visitors every year.

Resent development includes fully furnished guest houses, where the weary traveler and inquisitive explorer both are welcomed and invited to enjoy tipical South African hospitality. The new wooden deck built into the water will be our long awaited Restaurant and meeting place. Qaulity and service awaits the visitor.

This resort is situated within the greater Dinokeng Nature reserve. Located next to the thriving Pretoria cosmopolitan, only 25 kilometers away from the City Of Tshwane, the Roodeplaat Nature Conservation being out immediate neighbors"