Rus En Vrede Waterfall
Rus En Vrede Waterfall
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local287
Somerset West, South Africa86 contributions
May 2022
We just happened upon this lovely reserve and waterfall. Neat and tidy and well kept. Pretty walk, clean toilets and a nice picnic area. Well worth the drive off the main roads.
Written 19 May 2022
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Margit K
11 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
A very recomendable thing to visit. From the gate (entrance fee 61 Rand for 1 to 4 people) it's a 2.5 km drive on a gravel road, then 300 m walking over various bridges - this es fun! At the parking there is a picnic area. Friendly staff at the gate.
Written 16 August 2018
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Pierrescuba
Hanover, South Africa114 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Amazing. Trip off the beaten track .lovely and tranquil in the Knopf. Waterways clean and water sweet. Well looked after and maintain . A hidden treasure after visiting the cango caves
Written 31 October 2016
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Bea Mangar
London, UK99 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
To get to the actual waterfall is a little tedious - 11km drive on gravel road, scenery is nice but after a while gets boring. Then you reach the waterfall entrance, where you have to park and walk a bit to get to the waterfall, some stairs as well. You do not need to be fit for that though, but proper walking shoes or trainers recommended as my shoes got wet and muddy. Also, bring cardigan or jacket as can get a little cool there. Bring a bottle to fill up as it is Oudsthoorn's drinking water supply! Lovely views, took my breath away when looking at this beautiful waterfall. Not so much of a picnic area though, would not recommend for that. There is an entrance fee to the waterfall, not expensive.
Written 16 November 2014
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holidayRH
South Africa2 232 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We took short drive to visit Rust n Vrede Waterfall located just outside Oudsthoorn town.
80m high and about 300m of easy walking.
There is an entry fee to maintain area.
Closing times apply.
One can just relax and enjoy noise of waterfall and nature.
80m high and about 300m of easy walking.
There is an entry fee to maintain area.
Closing times apply.
One can just relax and enjoy noise of waterfall and nature.
Written 3 October 2018
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events601
Cape Town, South Africa58 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
After a very scenic drive to the falls that left us with a short but magical walk trough the forest, we arrived at our destination. What a true splendor and magical view it was indeed, I was not sure if I should take photos or dive right in. awe inspiring indeed, one of Oudtshoorns best kept secrets. We will surely be back and this comes highly recommended!
Written 14 February 2018
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travellerbazza
Horsham, UK150 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Along an extremely good graded road ( about 11k) after paying R53 to the Oudtshoon man on the gate ( per Car) it is another 3 k to the parking area . About 300 metres to the waterfalls . It was 40 c however by the falls ,wonderfully cool . You can Dunk in a rock pool but it is very slippy
We went at 10 am , no one else was there
We went at 10 am , no one else was there
Written 5 March 2017
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NicolaasMeyer
Pretoria34 contributions
Dec 2015 • Couples
We visited the cango caves and were looking for a nice place to picnic. There was a road sign indicating a waterfall and so we took it unknowingly of what we would find. The road is breathtaking and luckily accessible with even a polo! A very short walk though even more beautiful terrain will get you to one of the best swimming spots. The falls are amazing and we really enjoyed the selfie fest that followed. Do not drive past this.
Written 16 December 2015
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Gubby25
Cape Town Central, South Africa36 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Yes, I would definitely recommend this wonderful little hike to a beautiful location tucked away just outside of Oudtshoorn. It is a fairly cheap admission (gates open at 09h00)
The picnic spots are also advertised but the picnic area is terribly run down.
It is a relatively short hike in a lovely forest (take care, walkways are very soggy.) Not very strenuous (however not wheelchair friendly.) There are some lovely deep mountain pools that I suppose you could take a dip in. I would feel a bit guilty having a swim as a sign says that it is Oudtshoorn's source of drinking water.
The waterfall itself is really lovely with plenty of fantastic photo opportunities.
A lovely way to kill an hour.
The picnic spots are also advertised but the picnic area is terribly run down.
It is a relatively short hike in a lovely forest (take care, walkways are very soggy.) Not very strenuous (however not wheelchair friendly.) There are some lovely deep mountain pools that I suppose you could take a dip in. I would feel a bit guilty having a swim as a sign says that it is Oudtshoorn's source of drinking water.
The waterfall itself is really lovely with plenty of fantastic photo opportunities.
A lovely way to kill an hour.
Written 19 April 2014
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DMB500
Gifhorn, Germany579 contributions
Dec 2019
Nice location. You have to drive a few kilometers on a gravel road to get there. They open the gate to get into the area at 09:00 o clock. The price is R100 for a vehicle with no more then 5 people. Further you drive 2,5 KM and then you have to go for 15 min. to get to the Waterfall. In the middle of nature a nice place. The R100 is worth to pay.
Written 26 December 2019
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Yolande C
Cape Town Central, South Africa
How long is the gravel drive to the falls
Written 27 September 2019
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