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Run by the South African Museum. It offers a large excavated area of animal fossil remains exposed during mining activities. A bird hide is available on the large dam for viewing an array of species.

Number: +27 022 766 1606

Area: Vredenburg, West Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

In the Thathe Vondo Forest on the R523 between Thohoyandou and Makhado.

Area: Thohoyandou, Vhembe Region, Limpopo, South Africa

Number: +27 017 846 9796

Area: Piet Retief, Grass & Wetlands, Mpumalanga, South Africa

This river feeds the Nzhelele dam from which water is pumped for agriculture irrigation.

Area: Louis Trichardt, Vhembe Region, Limpopo, South Africa

Popular recreational area, and fresh water attraction, huge stretch of water in beautiful surroundings. Horses can be hired.

Area: Geen inligting gelaai nie

Enjoy the magnificent views and unique dam wall.

Area: Great Brak River, Garden Route & Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Provides the majestic Northern entrance to the Elephant Coast. Lies in a dramatic setting between the Lebombo and the Ubombo mountains.

Area: Jozini, Elephant Coast, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

With a shoreline of more than 25km this is by far the largest dam in the Klein Karoo. The dam is located adjacent to the scenic Meiringspoort.

Number: +27 044 241 2087

Area: De Rust, Garden Route & Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa