Swim 14

Description

Before finalising a booking, it is crucial to thoroughly review the information guide to understand all terms, conditions, and relevant details. The Resort Information Guide is available in the Contact Us section at the bottom of each page. Please also read the important information section below.

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• Swim is approximately 25 meters wide.
• Price includes 2 people camping. Additional guests can be added by booking them through the Optional Adult and Child sections under Swim Stands. A separate booking needs to be made for each additional person. Note additional guests can also be paid for with check in at the resort. 
• Electrical cable required for power: Depending on the dam level approximately 80 – 130 meters. Please see the Current Dam Levels link on the website for the level status.
• Blue caravan plug required (Caravan plugs for sale in the shop).
• Pets allowed.
• 6 fishing rods allowed per swim.
• Specimen and “papgooi” fishing methods are allowed and catch and release is promoted.
• Distance to drop-off is approximately 200 meters when the dam level is at 100%.
• Should you wish to book more than one swim, or a cabin please remember to also book them separately.

 

This is a Hotspot swim thus it’s recommended that you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

 

How to make the booking?

• Select the date you want to check in and the date of the last night you want to stay over (day before your departure date).
• Click on “Book now”
• Click on “View cart” to confirm the booking date and check that the duration reflects the number of nights you want to book.
• Click on “Proceed to Checkout”
• Should you want to cancel the booking before making a payment please click on “Remove item” in the cart.
• Complete the requested details, select the preferred the payment option and click on “Place Order”

Payment options

Full payment is required to secure the booking, but the following options are available:

1. Credit/debit card payments through Yoco or Netcash
2. EFT – Note the booking will only be secured after payment is received. Please email proof of payments to bookings@dennekruinfishingresort.co.za.
3. Payflex – It’s a “Buy Now, Pay Later” service allowing customers to pay online for purchases in 3 or 4 instalments without incurring interest or fees.

How does Payflex work?

• To use Payflex to do a payment customers must select the Payflex option at checkout. From which there is a 3 instalment (Pay in 3) or 4 instalment (Pay in 4) option.
• Pay in 3: The customer must pay 33% of the total purchase price immediately using their debit or credit card and the remaining 66% in 2 equal instalments, paid automatically over the following 2 paydays.
• Pay in 4: The customer must pay 25% of the total purchase price immediately using their debit or credit card and the remaining 75% in 3 equal instalments, paid automatically every 2 weeks for 6 weeks.
• First timers using Payflex will need to create a Payflex account. You will be requested to provide your SA ID number and a SA debit or credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express). Payflex will perform a quick credit and ID assessment, and you’ll receive an instant approval decision.

Important information

The resort is independently powered by a solar system with a back-up generator (no Eskom power) for the convenience of our guests and to further improve security. However, to maintain the batteries we need our guests’ support therefor please limit electrical use to lights, cell phone chargers and fans in summer and spring between 18h00 – 07h00 and autumn and winter between 17h00 – 08h00. Please do not use oven, electrical kettles, air fryers etc at night. HEATERS ARE NOT ALLOWED!

Hyacinths are present in the Roodekoppies dam, but we do our utmost best to control the spread to protect the dam for future sustainable fishing. Should hyacinths be present at our bank (depending on the wind direction) the removal of the hyacinths is treated as a priority to ensure the bank is fishable. The percentage hyacinths present on the water is less than 5%.

Water weed sludge is also a challenge from time-to-time. This is the thick layer of dead water grass that builds up near the bank. For a more comfortable fishing experience place a fish pen about 15 meters into the water, standing upright with a V-shape at the top. Lay your line around 15 – 20 cm above the water surface and attach a back lead and gently thread the line down into the water beyond the sludge zone. This keeps your line clear and elevated over the weeded area and only pulls it down once you’re past the problem zone – avoiding tangles from both waterweed sludge and hyacinths. It’s a small setup that makes a big difference!

There are crocodiles in the dam which has been there for over 25 years, and a few hippos have also been spotted recently. The dam is their territory and needs to be respected therefore swimming in the dam is prohibited. At our resort we have not had any incidents with regards to crocodiles or hippos.

Security is a priority, and we have improved our security by having access control, fencing and surveillance cameras. We do request our guests to also be vigilant and not to take unnecessary risks by leaving high value items exposed. For the past few years, we have not experienced security problems at the resort.