Mpumalanga, Chrissiesmeer, Chrissiesmeer
Teen Die Meer is a lakeside retreat on Chrissiesmeer, about 7 km from the town. Self-catering chalets, safari tents and a campsite sit on the shore of South Africa's largest freshwater lake.
Chrissiesmeer holds barbel and carp. Bank fishing is available from the campsite and chalet areas. Bring your own rods, bait and tackle. Swimming, canoeing and kayaking are also popular on the lake. Confirm fishing rules with the venue before you visit.
Teen Die Meer has self-catering wooden chalets, equipped safari tents, group safari tents and open campsites on the lake shore. Most units have a private braai area. Solar lighting is used on some units, with limited 220V plugs on others. The campsite has borehole water, 26 electrical points and communal ablutions with hot showers. A shared kitchen has a gas stove. The resort is on gravel after the N17 turn-off, about 3.6 km from the tar road. Prices and rules: - Prices are from the March 2026 price list, per night per unit, minimum booking 2 nights - Riverside house: 2 people R650, 3 people R750, 4 people R850, 5 people R1 000, 6 people R1 150 - Hideaway chalet: up to 3 people R750, 4 to 6 people R1 300 - Wooden chalet: 2 people R600, 3 people R700, 4 people R750, 7 people R900 - Butterfly house: 2 people R600, 3 people R700, 4 people R800, 5 people R850 - Two riverside safari houses: 2 people R500, 3 people R600, 4 people R650 - Five safari tents beside the water: R400 per tent for 2 people - Hikers Den, sleeps up to 8: 4 people (minimum) R800, 5 people R850, 6 people R900, 7 people R1 000 - Guest house about 500 m from the lake: 2 people R600, 4 people R800 - Camping: R90 per person per night, age 8 and older - Power stand: R90 per caravan or tent per night - Day visit: R50 per person, age 8 and older Last updated at: 23 October 2026.
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