Carryblaire River Retreat (accommodation in Parys) Only an hours drive from JHB and nestling on the banks of the Vaal River near Parys, Carryblaire River Retreat embodies peace, tranquillity and a sense of oneness with nature. With its own natural island and being a registered bird sanctuary the views offered at Carryblaire are breathtaking and some of the most beautiful in Africa. The Yellowfish that leap through the water are considered to ri ... [ .... more accommod Otters' Haunt (accommodation in Parys) Otters's Haunt is so called because several families of otters live in the nearby pools. You could hardly find a more private venue on the Vaal, sheltered as we are by a profusion of wild islands and channels filled with fish and birdlife.The accommodations at Otter's Haunt are all quite different in character: ask about options to suit you. All have linen supplied, with kitchene ... [ .... more accommod