From Vaal River boat cruises to exploring the UNESCO listed Vredefort Dome meteor site, the Riverside Sun is surrounded by unique local attractions. Located just an hour south of Johannesburg and directly on the banks of the river, our hotel is close to the best of the Vaal.
The idyllic riverside setting and beautiful gardens make the hotel the perfect base to explore the area. Vredefort Dome dates back more than 2000 million years and is the location of the largest and most powerful meteor impact on earth. Nearby, the Sylviavale Heritage Museum and the Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct offer fascinating opportunities to dive into South Africa’s more recent history. Head to the Vaal Mall in Vanderbijlpark to shop at the more than 150 retail stores in the region’s largest shopping centre.
Whether you’re planning a weekend away from the city or you’re here for business there’s plenty to see and do in and around Vanderbijlpark.
The Sharpeville Human Rights Precinct is a memorial built to remember the lives lost in the struggle for freedom and equality. It commemorates the 69 lives lost at the Shapeville massacre
Situated adjacent to the Vaal River, a mere 45 minute drive from bustling Johannesburg, it’s essentially a world apart from the industrialized hub of Vereeniging.
c/o Barrage Road and Rossini Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark