Rietvlei photography

[Shelley Burt]

Thanks for the info Terry and wow, ur pic is stunning! Exactly the kind of shot I'm hoping for...

[Terry J]

Weather permitting I hope to be at Rietvlei tomorrow morning. Hope that there is that little bit of cloud to get a couple of good sunrse shots. Still hoping to do a Piet Venter and get some shots of the cheetah.(wishful thinking?)

[Piet Venter]

Weather permitting I hope to be at Rietvlei tomorrow morning. Hope that there is that little bit of cloud to get a couple of good sunrse shots.

You got more cloud than you bargained for, Terrence. With the weather we've had so far this year I am "seriously" thinking of adding a Nikonos to my gear.

[Geurt]

Weather permitting I hope to be at Rietvlei tomorrow morning. ........

Hehehheh, do NOT tempt fate......all cloud and no light in P-town today

[DanieBenade]

Does anyone know if Rietvlei will be open tomorrow (9 Aug)? Tried calling them but didn't get through.
Also what time do the gates open and how much does it cost?
I have never been there.
Thanx

[Terry J]

At the moment the entrance times are 06:00 - 16:00.
As far as I know the prices are. Persons 13 years and older R35.00.
Children 6 to 12 years R20:00.
Persons 60 years and older with proof of age and disabled persons R20:00.
Go early and enjoy the day.

[Piet Venter]

Does anyone know if Rietvlei will be open tomorrow (9 Aug)?

AFAIK Rietvlei is open every day except possibly Christmas Day. I will most likely visit Rietvlei tomorrow afternoon.

[kobusrudolph]

Where do you go in the afternoon Piet?

[Martin]

Thanks Kobus. I also phoned them earlier today with no one answering. Good to have confirmation. Want to tomorrow morning.

[DanieBenade]

Thanx Terry/Piet for the reply.

[Piet Venter]

Where do you go in the afternoon Piet?

Just drive around with sun (mostly) on my left; Island View Hide and Coots Corner. I avoid the picnic site on weekends and public holidays.

[Hannes Thirion]

At the moment the entrance times are 06:00 - 16:00.
As far as I know the prices are. Persons 13 years and older R35.00.
Children 6 to 12 years R20:00.

Adults now pay R40 entry even if you arrive after 12h00, you still pay for a full day.

[Martinj]

Hi All,

Hoping to pop in at Rietvlei tomorrow.

Can anyone perhaps confirm the gate times?

Perhaps recent sightings of the elusive cheetahs?

Will be there in either Ford Laser (with ODP sticker) or L/R Discovery or L/R Defender Pick-Up

Anyone else going?

Thanks in advance.

Martin

[Robbie A]

What is the opening time for Rietvlei at the moment? 6.00 am?

[deepak.d]

Yep 6 am. Was there last sunday at 6. rained all morning!!!!

[Robbie A]

Yep 6 am. Was there last sunday at 6. rained all morning!!!!

Thanks... hopefully the rain will stay away this time!

[pwven]

I may be going to JHB in about two weeks time and thinking about packing my camera and staying over at Rietvlei in one of the chalets for two nights. What is the chalets like? Can you reccommend it? I have never been there just seen it on the internet.

[Piet Venter]

Very rustic - I would not describe them as "chalets".

[pwven]

Very rustic - I would not describe them as "chalets".

Thanks Piet, will stay over were I normally stay.

[Francois Venter]

Hi ti actually opens at 530 in the summer. The place is however very wet at present. The low water bridge was closed yesterday due to flooding as well.