The Bass Lake RESORT surrounds a lake with a surface area of 10-hectares. This lake is spring-fed and the water is of drinking quality with both Large Mouthed Bass & Blue Kurper in it.  The area is home to an abundance of birdlife and sightings of a number of small game species have been recorded.

General Overview

The emphasis at Bass Lake Adventures is to provide an enjoyable and unique environment where people can enjoy their recreation time, where families and friends can enjoy the peaceful, secure environment with guests showing mutual respect to each other whilst always maintaining high safety standards.

Both Day and overnight visitors are welcome. We cater to both Private and Corporate Guests.

Rates

Please refer to the Rates page for day and overnight entrance fees.

Activities for Day Visitors

Lower Level

Picnicking, swimming, kayaking (available for hire) and braaing are all permitted at the Lower level , waterfront area. You may wish to hire a thatch gazebo (you may bring your own, shade limited) / kayak or snorkel gear - please refer Rates Page.

You may also take your mountain bike out on our trail. Enquire at our Outdoor Shop for Trail Map. No permit fees are applicable to mountain bikes. You may also hike this off- road trail (around 14 kms: remember to take your binoculars along for birding)

BASS FISHING is permitted in the lake (NB FEES APPLY), on a “catch and release basis”, with barbs flattened on hooks. No "under 16" fishing, unless supervised by adult, also fishing. Only flies or lures to be used. All fishing rods to be hand held.

May - Aug: 7 days per week, Nov-April: Monday to Friday only, excluding public holidays.

Gate entry fees are payable in ADDITION to permit fees, please refer rates. Permits issued are limited per day. Waders and boats with electric motors are permitted. Rules & permit are obtainable at the Outdoor shop at the lower level waterfront.

A R300 deposit / person is required and refundable at the day's end, after a vehicle / boat inspection and if all rules have been adhered to. Departure time is before 17:00.

Upper Level (Recreation Centre)

The facility has a Squash Court, Tennis Court, Children’s play area, a large Swimming pool in a fenced off area, a Lounge area and Pub ( with DSTV, Pool & Snooker).