Gauteng, Pretoria, Roodeplaat Dam
Hengelaarsvriend sits on the banks of Roodeplaat Dam about 10 km north of Pretoria. The resort welcomes anglers, campers, and families to wooden cabins and waterfront stands.
Roodeplaat Dam holds carp, barbel, and kurper. Anglers fish from open banks beside the campsites and cabins. Bait boats are common on the water. The resort hosts fishing competitions from time to time. Confirm fishing rules and day-visitor access with the venue before you book.
Hengelaarsvriend lies at Plot 14 Zeekoegat on Kameeldrift Road beside Roodeplaat Dam. Caravan, trailer, and tent stands sit under willow trees along the waterfront. Log cabins and two-bedroom chalets face the dam. Communal ablutions serve campers and basic cabin guests. Self-catering units have kitchens, DSTV points, and private bathrooms. The resort has two swimming pools, a kids playground, boat launching, and braai areas. Day visitors and anglers are welcome. Bird watching, kayaking, and hiking trails are nearby in the Dinokeng area. Prices and rules: - Prices are from the 2024 price list - Log cabin, 2 sleeper: R750 per night, 1 vehicle - Log cabin, 4 sleeper: R1 500 per night, 1 vehicle - Log cabin, 6 sleeper: R2 250 per night, 2 vehicles - Log cabin, 8 sleeper: R3 000 per night, 2 vehicles - Log cabin additional adult: R375 per night, additional child age 5 to 12: R125 per night - Log cabin pensioner, Monday to Thursday excluding public and summer and spring holidays: R450 per night, 2 sleeper cabins only - Guest house, 2 bed: R950, 4 bed: R1 900, 6 bed: R2 850, 8 bed: R3 800, 10 bed: R4 750, 12 bed: R5 700 per night - Guest house additional adult: R475 per night, additional child age 5 to 12: R200 per night - Guest house pensioner, Monday to Thursday excluding public and summer and spring holidays: R550 per night, 2 bed guest houses only - Camp site with electricity, 4 people: R600 per night - Camp site additional adult: R150 per night, additional child age 5 to 12: R75 per night, additional car: R100 per night - Camp site pensioner, Monday to Thursday excluding public and summer and spring holidays: R350 per night - Floodlights used at a camp site: R100 per night extra - Day visitor adult: R120 per day, child age 5 to 12: R75 per day - Day visitor pensioner, Monday to Thursday excluding public and summer and spring holidays: R70 per day - Key deposit is paid in cash on arrival Last updated at: 23 October 2026.
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Northern Transvaal Fishing Grounds
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Eagles Nest Roodeplaat
Eagles Nest sits on the Roodeplaat Dam shore at Zeekoegat north of Pretoria. Anglers book fenced bank swims for day trips or stay in riverside chalets. Hosts Toppie and Christa Kleingeld run the gate and the grounds.
